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Josh Winder Comes On Strong At Instructs
Despite a modest prospect pedigree, the 6-foot-5 righthander was one of the most impressive players in the Twins’ instructional camp.
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Despite a modest prospect pedigree, the 6-foot-5 righthander was one of the most impressive players in the Twins’ instructional camp.
Catcher Ryan Jeffers worked hard to get to know Twins pitchers, and it worked to his advantage when he got called up in August.
The 23-year-old righthander impressed the Twins with his sharp breaking slider while training at the alternate site camp.
The righthander, who was acquired in the Fernando Rodney trade, showed impressive stuff in his return from injury last season.
Jeffers’ explosive bat and new catching technique give the Twins reason for excitement as he closed the 2019 season at Double-A.
The 22-year-old righthander has reached the cusp of the majors, but that doesn’t mean the Twins want him going all out from day one of spring training.
After struggling in 2018, Blankenhorn became a dangerous hitter in 2019, and his success did not go unnoticed.
A tweak to his hitting mechanics helped the gifted defensive center fielder hit his way to high Class A—and then the 40-man roster.
The Twins rewarded 25-year-old outfielder for his grueling rehab from an ankle injury with a trip to the Arizona Fall League.
The Twins sent Moran to the Arizona Fall League with hopes that he could stay healthy heading into 2020.
Larnach’s patient, opposite field approach has led to a successful first full season in the minors.
One of four college infielders the Twins selected in the first seven rounds of this year’s draft, Steer has already advanced to full-season ball.
The Twins liked the Minneapolis native so much that they drafted him twice, once as a pitcher and once as a hitter.
Acquired by the Twins last July, Smeltzer has excelled in his return to being a starting pitcher.
A ninth-round pick out of Maryland in 2015, Wade is off to a great start at Triple-A Rochester this season.
A second-round pick out of Louisiana State in 2013, Eades’ long trek toward the majors could reach its peak this summer.
A career .329/.381/.416 hitter in the minor leagues, the 21-year-old Arraez was added to the Twins’ 40-man roster this offseason.
A starting pitcher throughout his career, the 24-year-old Romero could be used in either a starting or relief role for the Twins in 2019.
Following a late-season appearance in the Florida State League, the 20-year-old Miranda is beginning to understand the value of plate discipline.
While his future position is uncertain, Rooker’s bat is not. He has the most power in the system and could be big league ready in 2019.
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