| Vahn Lackey | |
|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (2005-07-07) July 7, 2005 Suwanee, Georgia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Vahn Lackey (born July 7, 2005) is an American college baseball catcher for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Career
Lackey attended Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia. He committed to Georgia Tech to play college baseball.
As a freshman at Georgia Tech in 2024, Lackey played in 36 games with 26 starts and hit .214/.330/.381 with four home runs and 15 runs batted in (RBI) over 84 at-bats. After the season, he played summer league ball for the Traverse City Pit Spitters. As a sophomore in 2025, Lackey started 50 of 60 games and hit .347/.421/.500 with six home runs, 42 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 222 at-bats. After the season, he played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer.[1] He also played summer ball for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks.
Lackey returned to Georgia Tech for his junior season in 2026 as the starting catcher.[2] In a game against West Georgia he became the first player in Georgia Tech history to play in eight different positions during a game.[3][4][5] Lackey is a top prospect for the 2026 MLB draft.[6]
References
- "Collins Hill Grad Vahn Lackey Enjoys Summer Japan Trip with USA Baseball". gwinnettdailypost.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- "Scouting Vahn Lackey: An Excellent Defensive Catcher Coming Into Newfound Power". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- "Vahn Lackey does it all as Georgia Tech blanks West Georgia". albanyherald.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- "Catcher Vahn Lackey rakes in honors for Georgia Tech". ajc.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- "Draft prospect Vahn Lackey plays eight positions in Georgia Tech win". mlb.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- "Top Baseball Draft Prospects | MiLB.com". mlb.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bio