Article: Official Twins Daily Day 3 Draft Thread

[Seth Stohs]

The Twins have made ten 2015 MLB Draft Picks already. Today, they will triple their output and select another 30 players. Rounds 11-40 start today at 11:00 central time. As each pick is made, we will update this page to include each Twins draft choice. Be sure to keep coming back to learn a little more about each player.DAY 1 PICKS

 

Round 1 (6th overall): Tyler Jay, LHP, University of Illinois

Round 2 competitive balance pick (73rd overall): Kyle Cody, University of Kentucky

 

DAY 2 PICKS

Here is a quick reminder of the Day 2 picks. For more on each player, click here.

 

Round 3 (80th overall): Travis Blankenhorn, 3B, Pottsville (Pa) High School. Committed to Kentucky.

Round 4 (110th overall): Trey Cabbage, 3B, Grainger (Tenn.) High School. Committed to Tennessee.

Round 5 (140th overall): Alex Robinson, LHP, Maryland

Round 6 (170th overall): Chris Paul, RF, California

Round 7 (200th overall): Jovani Moran, LHP, Carlos Beltran Academy (Puerto Rico)

Round 8 (230th overall): Kolton Kendrick, 1B, Oak Forest Academy (Louisiana)

Round 9 (260th overall): LaMonte Wade, CF, Maryland

Round 10 (290th overall): Sean Miller, SS, South Carolina-Aiken

 

PODCASTS

 

John and Jeremy were on KFAN on Monday night to talk about Tyler Jay and more. They were joined for a segment by Seth, and by Twins West Coach Regional Supervisor Sean Johnson.

 

On Tuesday night, there was a special Gleeman and the Geek episode in which they dissected and gave perspective to the Twins picks.

 

DAY 3 DRAFT PICKS

 

Round 11 (320th overall): Kerby Camacho, C, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy

 

A switch-hitting Puerto Rican catcher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Round 12 (350th overall): Alexander "Zander" Wiel, 1B, Vanderbilt

 

This right-handed hitting first baseman has been a tremendous source of power for Vandy, hitting 14 home runs, one behind team-leader and first overall pick Dansby Swanson.

 

 

Round 13 (380th overall): Cody Stashak, RHP, St. Johns (NY)

 

Round 14 (410th overall): AJ Murray, C, Georgia Tech

 

More power potential. Jacked 15 home runs for the Jackets in 2015. Was original drafted by the Astros in the 48th round of the 2011 draft.

 

 

Round 15 (440th overall): Anthony Mciver, LHP, University of San Diego

 

San Diego's closer this season with seven saves. Struck out 39 in 33 innings pitched.

 

Round 16 (470th overall): Lean Marrero, RF, Leadership Christian Academy (Puerto Rico)

 

Round 17 (500th overall): Nate Gercken, RHP, Academy of the Arts

 

Round 18 (530th overall): Daniel Kihle, CF, Wichita State

 

Round 19 (560th overall): Kyle Wilson, RHP, Raymond Peculiar HS

 

Round 20 (590th overall):Colton Eastman, RHP, Central Union HS (CA)

 

Round 21 (620th overall): Kamran Young, OF, Cal State-Dominguez Hills

 

Round 22 (650th overall): Blake Cederlind, RHP, Merced College (CA)

 

Round 23 (680th overall): Alex Perez, SS, Virginia Tech

 

Round 24 (710th overall): Jalen Davis, CF, Appalachian State

 

Round 25 (740th overall): Logan Lombana, RHP, Long Beach State

 

Round 26 (770th overall): Tyler Williams, RF, Peoria, Illinois (HS)

 

Williams is the son of Twins scout Ted Williams. He is committed to go to Arizona State. It's said to be a strong commitment. He was projected to go in the 4th or 5th round.

 

Round 27 (800th overall): Dalton Sawyer, LHP, University of Minnesota

 

Round 28 (830th overall): Jonathan Engelmann, RF, Burlingame HS (CA)

 

Michigan Commitment.

 

Round 29 (860th overall): Brad Hartong, C, Indiana U.

 

Round 30 (890th overall): Greg Popylisen, CF, El Paso CC

 

Round 31 (920th overall): Tristan Pompey, LF, High School in Ontario

 

Kentucky commitment.

 

Round 32 (950th overall): Andrew Vasquez, LHP, Westmont College (CA)

 

Round 33 (980th overall): Colin Theroux, C, San Joaquin Delta College (CA)

 

Round 34 (1,010th overall): Brian Olson, C, Seattle University

 

Round 35 (1,040th overall): Hector Lujan, RHP, Westmont College (CA)

 

Round 36 (1,070th overall): Rich Condeelis, RHP, U of Pittsburgh

 

Round 37 (1,100th overall): Jake Irvin, RHP, Bloomington Jefferson HS (MN)

 

Round 38 (1,130th overall): Alex McKenna, CF, high school in California

 

Round 39 (1,160th overall): Daniel Tilo, LHP, South Sioux HS

 

Round 40 (1,190th overall): Max Cordy, RHP, UC-Davis

 

Please join us in discussing the Twins draft picks. There may not be a lot of information on some of the picks, so be sure to discuss what you might know about them as well.

 

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[tobi0040]

I expected a few catchers.  Pretty surprising to me we had none.

[diehardtwinsfan]

yeah, org needs catching help.  Any interesting names still on the board?

[Seth Stohs]

There were quite a few catchers that went. Normally the Twins do take a catcher in the top 10, but they didn't fall into that run in the 5th or 6th. 

[diehardtwinsfan]

Quite a few interesting HS names available here.  Kind of hope the Twins grab a few of them and hopefully get one or two signed.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129634376/gems-bound-to-be-unearthed-on-draft-day-3

 

Not much in terms of catching help.  Most are pitchers and middle infielders.

[Dman]

And surprise they start with a catcher.

 

[diehardtwinsfan]

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Camacho, Kerby Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy (Puerto Rico) C S/R HS
5'10" 176lbs DOB: 11/24/97

[diehardtwinsfan]

Wiel, Alexander Vanderbilt U (TN) 1B R/R SR --  6'3" 225lbs DOB: 01/11/93

[Dman]

I am not huge on first baseman for picks as they are usually slow with one or two tools and you can convert other positions to First base so I guess I don't understand why there are three picks for first baseman.  

[ryandw34]

I believe Wiel hit a home run off of Tyler Jay in Monday's super regional game if I remember correctly.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

I am not huge on first baseman for picks as they are usually slow with one or two tools and you can convert other positions to First base so I guess I don't understand why there are three picks for first baseman.  

 

They are org filler at this point, so not too concerned.  If the bat can play up, they'll get a job somewhere, even if it's a trade to another team, so I don't necessarily mind.

[CwK]

 

I believe Wiel hit a home run off of Tyler Jay in Monday's super regional game if I remember correctly.

 

There's your answer, Dman.

[Dman]

 

There's your answer, Dman.

 

Yep I guess they think so highly of Jay that they will draft anyone who has hit a home run off of him.  I hear that is select club like 3 or 4 guys.

 

[Nick Nelson]

Picks for the Twins so far today:

 

11: Kerby Camacho, C, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy in Puerto Rico

12: Alexander Wiel, 1B, Vanderbilt University

13. Cody Stashak, RHP, St. John's University

 

Camacho is the Twins' second pick out of Beltran Academy, following 7th-round LHP Jovani Moran.

 

Wiel hit cleanup in the Vandy lineup behind No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson. Had 14 HR, 16 doubles and 65 RBI in 66 games this year.

[diehardtwinsfan]

Stashak, Cody St. Johns (NY) RHP R/R JR --  6'2" 180lbs DOB: 06/04/94

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Picks for the Twins so far today:

 

11: Kerby Camacho, C, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy in Puerto Rico

12: Alexander Wiel, 1B, Vanderbilt University

13. Cody Stashak, RHP, St. John's University

 

Camacho is the Twins' second pick out of Beltran Academy, following 7th-round LHP Jovani Moran.

 

Wiel hit cleanup in the Vandy lineup behind No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson. Had 14 HR, 16 doubles and 65 RBI in 66 games this year.

 

Mimicing the Cards here.  They love getting good college hitters from decent baseball schools. 

[James]

 

I am not huge on first baseman for picks as they are usually slow with one or two tools and you can convert other positions to First base so I guess I don't understand why there are three picks for first baseman.  

Well, if you look at that video of 8th rounder Kolten Kendrick taking batting practice and hitting balls into/over trees in the outfield, you'll understand why the Twins drafted that guy.

 

The other 1B, well everyone explained those guys already.  You never know though.  Some of these guys might turn out to be something.  

[diehardtwinsfan]

Murray, A.J. Georgia Tech (GA) C R/R SR
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6'2" 215lbs DOB: 04/04/93

[USMCTwin]

Looks like Murray made 15 starts at catcher, 11 in the outfield and 29 at designated hitter this year according to GT website.

[Hrbowski]

Murray has pretty good pop, and will likely stay behind the plate. I like that pick.

[Nick Nelson]

Of note: 12th-rounder Alexander (Zander) Wiel homered off Tyler Jay in the Illinois/Vandy game earlier this week. 

[DaveW]

 

They are org filler at this point, so not too concerned.  If the bat can play up, they'll get a job somewhere, even if it's a trade to another team, so I don't necessarily mind.

Yup, draft three, if one hits enough to stick at 1B and DH you win.

[USMCTwin]

Here is a really good article I found on A.J. Seems like an easy family to like even though his dad played for the White Sox.

 

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/86696618/aj-murray-cape-cod-league-baseball-chatham-georgia-tech

[diehardtwinsfan]

Mciver, Anthony U San Diego (CA) LHP L/L 5S --  6'5" 210lbs DOB: 04/08/92

[Monkeypaws]

Like the sound of that young Puerto Rican battery rising through the system together.

[Hrbowski]

Another Puerto Rican selection.

[maxisagod]

Okay, first of all the Twins Daily Organization Chart needs to be updated. Wasn't before or after spring training. 

 

I understand organizational depth... but do the Twins need that many corners for the lower minors?

 

Jack Barrie, Ruar Verkerk, Lewin Diaz, Roni Tapia off the top of my head...

 

Now  Travis Blankenhorn, Trey Cabbage, Kolton Kendrick, Alexander Wiel....

 

Even if Amaurys Minier spend all year in the outfield that's a lot already for two teams. 

[Dman]

 

Okay, first of all the Twins Daily Organization Chart needs to be updated. Wasn't before or after spring training. 

 

I understand organizational depth... but do the Twins need that many corners for the lower minors?

 

Jack Barrie, Ruar Verkerk, Lewin Diaz, Roni Tapia off the top of my head...

 

Now  Travis Blankenhorn, Trey Cabbage, Kolton Kendrick, Alexander Wiel....

 

Even if Amaurys Minier spend all year in the outfield that's a lot already for two teams. 

 

Yeah that is my thinking as well. How many base clogging first baseman do we need.  Try and get guys who can hit and run.  Certainly I can understand getting one really good one but three.  A majority of the teams haven't even drafted a 1st baseman yet and we are the only team who has drafted three.

 

 I am no scout and I know nothing about these guys they might be very good and move pretty well I have no idea but typically if you are a first baseman you are slow and have some power and hopefully a decent hit tool.  Maybe these guys can play outfield I just find it odd that you focus early and often at first base.  No one else seems to be.

[Pitz]

 

 

Okay, first of all the Twins Daily Organization Chart needs to be updated. Wasn't before or after spring training. 

 

I understand organizational depth... but do the Twins need that many corners for the lower minors?

 

Jack Barrie, Ruar Verkerk, Lewin Diaz, Roni Tapia off the top of my head...

 

Now  Travis Blankenhorn, Trey Cabbage, Kolton Kendrick, Alexander Wiel....

 

Even if Amaurys Minier spend all year in the outfield that's a lot already for two teams. 

8 isn't really all that many for 2 teams when you can play 6 of them (3b, 1b, DH), specially since these guys are not as accustomed to playing games everyday.

[maxisagod]

 

8 isn't really all that many for 2 teams when you can play 6 of them (3b, 1b, DH), specially since these guys are not as accustomed to playing games everyday.

I guess my point is Barrie and Verkerk are raw and haven't done much I'd expend them to still develop GCL.  Diaz and Tapia haven't played in GCL yet and then they draft high school guys Blankenhorn, Cabbage, and Kendrick. 

Alexander Wiel seems like the only one ready for Elizabethan.