Know Your Foe: Three things to know about Georgia Tech

May 31, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Georgia Tech Yellowjackets outfielder Drew Burress (8) fields the ball during the first inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech has two potential first-round draft picks in outfielder Drew Burress and catcher Vahn Lackey.

Burress is ranked as the No. 5 prospect for the 2026 MLB draft, according to MLB.com. The two-time All-American is hitting .338 with 11 doubles, a team-high three triples, seven home runs and 31 RBIs.

Lackey, regarded as one of the best catchers in the country, not just the ACC, is rated the No. 12 prospect. He is batting .386 with 10 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 45 RBIs.

Underrated pitching on the mound

May 30, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Georgia Tech Yellowjackets pitcher Tate McKee (22) reacts after a strikeout during the fourth inning against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech’s offense usually dominates the conversation, but overlooking the Yellow Jackets’ pitching would be a mistake. Here is a quick look at the numbers for their three projected weekend starters:

• Friday: Tate McKee (3.50 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, .215 avg, 43.2 IP, 45 K)
• Saturday: Porter Buursema (3.44 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, .190 avg, 18.1 IP, 27 K)
• Sunday: Jackson Blakely (2.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, .229 avg, 34.2 IP, 38 K)

Out of the bullpen, the player to watch is right-hander Mason Patel, who leads the Yellow Jackets with three saves this season. Last year, Patel posted a 3.34 ERA in 23 appearances and converted five saves.

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