​The Twins had a big opportunity this weekend, holding some of the biggest draft capital they have had in almost a decade. Time will tell how this group will fare in professional baseball, but there is huge potential with a handful of these draftees, and it is a class that I am quite excited to watch develop over the next few years. I took some time to write up a summary on each selection the Twins made, giving a baseline of each player’s profile and sharing my opinions on how they fit into the organization.They did not select an infielder or outfielder until the 11th round, and I would be curious to hear if it was a deliberate strategy based on the system’s strengths and weaknesses or if it was just how the board fell. Either way, Minnesota is sitting on a class loaded with quality college arms that should hopefully cultivate a handful of major league pitchers over the next few years. Without further ado, we will begin with the Twins newest star prospect…AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s a home run pick by the Twins at pick 3, who believe they have found their catcher of the future in Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey. The 6’2” righty is a great athlete who possesses tantalizing potential behind the dish and has grown into an all-around impactful hitter.His hit tool is borderline plus, most notably with his ability to crush fastballs. There are some questions about his ability to adjust to offspeed, but improved swing decisions in 2026 relieved some of those issues. With a max EV around 110 mph at 21 years old, Lackey has borderline plus raw power and really tapped into it this year, hitting 20 homers and slugging .772. He already looks like a well-rounded hitter, and given the consistent development we have seen from him over the last few years, it remains to be seen how much higher the ceiling can go.Defensively, Lackey’s athleticism is evident behind the dish in his lateral movement and blocking ability. He has a rocket arm with a quick-trigger release. He has a great chance to stick at catcher and be impactful back there, but Lackey also played some good third base defense in 2025 and has the tools to be impactful there or in the corner outfield. He will be most valuable at catcher, but if Ryan Jeffers sticks around for awhile or one of the other catching prospects proves to be major league caliber, the versatility could be a huge asset for Minnesota.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVahn Lackey also gets great regards for his personality and love for the game. He’s an easy guy to root for and a great baseball player who has the potential to push for MLB’s number 1 overall prospect and be one of the league’s premier catchers. It will be interesting to see where Vahn Lackey’s pro career begins, because he likely doesn’t need much time in Single-A(if any at all), and High-A Cedar Rapids’ catching position is already filled with Eduardo Tait and Enrique Jimenez. Double-A could be in play for Lackey this year,