Georgia Tech’s workhorse righty who turned into an ace
In the 2026 season, Tate McKee emerged as Georgia Tech’s most reliable starter, going 8-3 with a 4.84 ERA and piling up 83 strikeouts across 80 innings before being drafted by the Rays in the 10th round[10][11]. His biggest calling card is volume plus swing-and-miss stuff: he was the only Division I pitcher to start every series opener over the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and he capped 2026 with a 14-strikeout, 7-inning shutout against No. 23 Boston College that earned ACC Pitcher of the Week honors[8][11]. If you want a competitor who takes the ball, attacks hitters, and can anchor a weekend rotation, McKee fits the bill.
