Georgia Tech's baseball team made history with five players earning First-Team All-Southeast Region honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association, the most in program history. Highlights include Drew Burress becoming the third player to achieve this accolade for three consecutive years, while Vahn Lackey and Jarren Advincula each received their second all-region selections. This season, Advincula led the nation with 111 hits, and all five players contributed to the Yellow Jackets being recognized nationally for their performance. The selection ties Georgia Tech with UCLA for the most first-teamers in the nation this year and sets the stage for postseason accolades.

By the Numbers
  • Five Yellow Jackets named First-Team All-Region, tying the program record from 2000.
  • Advincula led Division I with 111 hits, the most since 2008.
  • Burress hit 60 career home runs, setting a new program record.
  • Lackey achieved a .397 batting average, the highest among Division I catchers this season.
State of Play
  • The Yellow Jackets had the most counts of First-Team selections in the southeastern region, surpassing three from other programs.
  • All five players will now be considered for the ABCA All-American Team announcement on June 12.
What's Next

As postseason awards are announced, the focus will shift towards the selection process for ABCA All-Americans, with Georgia Tech aiming to establish a new record for the program.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech's historic achievement of multiple All-Region honors showcases the depth of talent on the team, setting a strong foundation for future successes and potentially redefining the program's legacy.