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Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball Players Dafted: Hackenberg, Hurley, and Worley are Leaving for the Minors

The Major League Draft is always a bittersweet process for Hokies fans. The good players tend to go out early and leave the program before their eligibility is over. This week three tech players headed for the exits with the promises of professional glory burning in their hearts.

Drue Hackenberg - 59th Pick Overall - Atlanta Braves

Drue Hackenberg is heading for the Atlanta Braves organization. He was drafted in the 2nd round and will head to either one of the Braves A ball teams or maybe even AA. He’s got some development to do and had some struggles in the 2023 season.