Article: Twins Minor League Report (6/17): Familiar Faces Shine

[Steve Lein]

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[DJL44]

Gilmartin promoted. That should open a spot for Berrios.

[Steve Lein]

Definitely. Though Berrios might not be first in the promotion pecking order.

 

But the Twins always talk about consistency with pitchers when determining promotions, so if Berrios hasn't been consistent (-ly awesome), I don't know how they define it!

[jokin]

Definitely. Though Berrios might not be first in the promotion pecking order.

 

But the Twins always talk about consistency with pitchers when determining promotions, so if Berrios hasn't been consistent (-ly awesome), I don't know how they define it!

 

Not only impressive consistency, he also seems to have matured quite a bit since 2013. I hope the Twins go against their normal SOP of promoting by seniority-first and give Berrios his well-deserved reward. Fernandez went straight to the Marlins out of ST after finishing the previous year at age 20 in High-A ball.

 

Consider these stats, in the same level, at the same age:

 

Fernandez: ERA- 1.96 FIP- 2.34 K/9- 9.65 BB/9- 2.78

Berrios: ERA- 2.09 FIP- 2.34 K/9- 10.47 BB/9- 2.44

 

Should Berrios be able to continue this current success in New Britain this year, he would have an excellent chance at being a first or second call-up (after Meyer?) next year. Exciting times, especially if the Twins choose to be aggressive.