Twins Lefty Dasan Hill Develops ‘Unhittable’ Changeup
The Twins saw a lot to like with tall, projectable Texas prep lefthander Dasan Hill in last year’s draft. He has exceeded expectations in his pro debut.
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The Twins saw a lot to like with tall, projectable Texas prep lefthander Dasan Hill in last year’s draft. He has exceeded expectations in his pro debut.
Even after drafting a shortstop in the first round, the Twins were thrilled to follow up with SoCal prep Quentin Young in the second.
The Twins quickly learned that Kyle DeBarge was faster and more adept on the bases than he had shown as an All-American at Louisiana-Lafayette.
Travis Adams has built off his college repertoire in pro ball, while advancing to Triple-A. He also adapted to a new role in preparation for a callup.
Connor Prielipp showed this spring that he has a big league arm. The Twins have a plan to keep him healthy and on a path to Minneapolis.
Nobody on the diamond looks quite like the powerfully-built Emmanuel Rodriguez. Nobody profiles quite like him as the plate, either. He could get an MLB look by midseason.
Rayne Doncon has strong backing from a key Twins executive. The club is hopeful they can give the 21-year-old the tools to reach his potential.
The Twins’ emergency call for minor league infield depth turned up 5-foot-5 Payton Eeles, the ultimate overlooked overachiever.
Zebby Matthews has uncommon precision that he pairs with an ability to miss bats, even though hitters know he is going to be around the zone.
The Twins are bought into 2023 third-rounder Brandon Winokur’s athleticism and power potential.
Drafted in 2018, speedy center fielder DaShawn Keirsey has added skills as he has climbed the minor league ladder, this year to Triple-A.
Andrew Morris has proven to be a master strike-thrower who gives hitters a different look since the Twins drafted him in 2022.
Second-rounder Luke Keaschall has exceeded the Twins’ expectations early in his pro career.
The Twins are excited by the potential of physical high school righthander Charlee Soto, whose chief development goal this season is to refine his repertoire.
Fifth overall draft pick Walker Jenkins showed tools and athleticism that were every bit as advertised in a strong pro debut.
Adding stamina and velocity could help 2022 seventh-rounder Kyle Jones take the next step.
Brian Dinkelman is our 2023 Minor League Manager of the Year.
The signature white visors. The patches on their sleeves. The Tommy Bahama shirts. The Twins’ scouting staff did everything it could to honor its longtime…
Taking part in the Twins’ velocity and nutrition programs paid big dividends for C.J. Culpepper.
“Crazy” power and improved comfort at third base have Yunior Severino vying for a future MLB role as he chases a minor league home run crown.
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