Johnny Bench Award winner Vahn Lackey poised to become No. 1 pick in 2026 MLB Draft

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey has been named the 2026 Johnny Bench Award winner, recognizing the top Division I catcher in college baseball. Lackey posted a dominant season, batting .397 with a 1.291 OPS, 20 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 85 runs scored in 61 games. The Chicago White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, and Lackey is currently considered the favorite to be selected first overall.