The MLB season is in full swing, but for top college prospects, the focus is squarely on the upcoming draft. With the Chicago White Sox holding the first pick and UCLA's Roch Cholowsky the presumed selection, all eyes turn to the Tampa Bay Rays at number two.

In a new mock draft from Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, the Rays are now projected to select Georgia Tech's red-hot catcher, Vahn Lackey. This marks a shift from earlier predictions that had the team targeting Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron, whose stock has cooled slightly.

Lackey is having a phenomenal season, vaulting himself into top-five consideration. He's not just the best catcher in the class; he's emerged as one of the most dangerous hitters in the country. His slash line of .398/.519/.789 with 12 home runs and more walks than strikeouts speaks for itself. He possesses a disciplined approach, can hit to all fields, and has shown a particular knack for demolishing fastballs.

Defensively, he's a standout, praised for his receiving skills, footwork, and a strong arm behind the plate. If there's one area scouts might highlight for improvement, it's reducing the number of ground balls he generates. For the Rays, a franchise known for its shrewd player development, adding a two-way talent like Lackey could be a franchise-altering move, injecting a powerful, defensive-minded cornerstone into their system.