Randy Dobnak

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Minnesota Twins #14 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins' emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak's feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks BA GRADE 50 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins’ emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak’s feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dobnak went undrafted and began his pro career with a successful stint with the independent United States Professional Baseball League. The Twins signed him, helped him make a few tweaks and watched him rocket through the minors in 2019. He started the year in high Class A and finished it by starting Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dobnak quickly took to the Twins' emphasis on one-seam fastballs, which added more sink to his heavy 90-95 mph fastball. He pairs the pitch with a 91-96 four-seamer used up in the zone. The fastballs are effective because he has plus control and command. He also spots his above-average mid-80s changeup well and his mid-80s average curveball is hard with modest downward break. Dobnak makes it all work by staying one step ahead of hitters, spotting all four pitches to the corners. None is a true swing-and-miss offering, but Dobnak throws all four with plus control.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Twins have prospects with better stuff, but few have Dobnak's feel, control and guts. He can help the club as a swing starter/reliever.