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Brock Beauchamp

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Thank you to everyone who voted, here are the results with your individual votes!

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  1. Walker Jenkins
    Has done nothing to disappoint in the FCL I still feel Jenkins has louder tools than Lee. More power, better speed and I hope just as good a hit tool and it is trending that way in a SSS. If the speed holds he has true 5 tool potential.
  2. Brooks Lee
    Lee has really turned on the past month and got promoted. He still seems pretty rock solid as all his numbers make him look like a strong hitter and tough out.
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    He has been very Jekyll and Hyde this year and I have lost some faith but he is still young and the upside so high I giving him the three spot. With the lack of consistency at the plate he could be falling. Hoping for more but I can't see another player in this spot as he is the only other player on the edge of the top 100.
  4. Marco Raya
    Going with Raya here as he young for AA he bends pitches like Berrios but has been getting hit around at AA so needs more refinement. I have to say I am getting worried about reliever risk but his excellent stuff has me putting him number 4
  5. Charlee Soto
    Haven't seen him in games and assume his results be mixed as he is so young, but he already throws hard and has ace upside. Most exciting pitcher in the system if you ask me.
  6. David Festa
    Fangraph's has Festa in their top 100. I am not quite a bullish as AA has been a challenge. He still gets the K's and the FIP and xFIP look solid. Feels like he is going to need another something to make it though and seems like his arm is tired as his results have been worse as the season wears on.
  7. Brandon Winokur
    I might be too early to have him this high and he wasn't on my last top 20 but Winokur is a 5 tool player and he is hitting well in the FCL with power. His hit tool was his greatest question mark on draft day and why he fell to the third round and I still have concerns with a 36% K rate and low walk rate. Still when it comes to potential I don't know who else I would put ahead of him. Still SSS but from what I have seen so far putting him here.
  8. Tanner Schobel
    Schobel doesn't get a lot of love, but no other player has dominated his level (A+) so thoroughly this year. He was leading his league in HR's and 2nd or third in OPS. He is performing better than a lot first round picks taken in his draft year. His walk and K rates are solid. He has not been the same hitter at AA but for me he feels like he should be top 10.
  9. Austin Martin
    Still has the skills just waiting for him to put it together. He has been looking better at the plate lately and given his ability to get on base and steal bases I am moving up from my last top 20.
  10. Andrew Cossetti
    Feel free to laugh at me for Putting Cossetti at number 10, but his batting line is so good I think he deserves this spot. Being a solid defensive catcher just adds more value. Probably too high for most but I think he gets here fairly shortly.
  11. Kala'i Rosario
    Right now Rosario leads his leaguer in OPS and is tied for the HR lead and he is only 21 which is young for the level. There are still some plate discipline concerns and Fangraph's feels his swing path is to stiff but right now it is hard to argue with the results. If ran and fielded better I would have him higher but he might the right handed corner bat the Twins need in the future.
  12. Luke Keaschall
    Keaschall looks like a fluid hitter and hasn't looked lost at A ball with 1.000 OPS. With a larger sample size he could move up this list but need to see a bit more before going there.
  13. Connor Prielipp
    Dropping Connor mainly because back to back TJ makes me wonder if his arm will ever hold up and I certainly no longer see him as a long term starter. He still has elite movement and could be a shut down pen arm so he slides to 13 for me.
  14. Yasser Mercedes
    Probably too low for the 5 tool Mercedes but the results just haven't been there this year and other players look better. I still think he ends up a difference maker but dropping him a little lower until I see more life in the bat.
  15. Yunior Severino
    Severino would be higher but I don't like K rate and walk rate as much as I like other bats in the system. His power and ability to hit are elite though. The only question is if it all translates and if he can play good enough defense to find a starting role.
  16. Jair Camargo
    Camargo's calling card is power but he can hit too as he hit .300 in May and June this year.. Defense is OK as well. A bit more refinement and he could go higher. Still he has backup catcher as his floor right now and with more patience at the plate he could be more.
  17. Ricardo Olivar
    His all around number are really good and is he top 10 for OPS in the FSL. He could be higher on this list I just don't know a ton about him and if his OPS was bit higher I would have moved him higher up.
  18. Cory Lewis
    I feel like Lewis has enough pitch variation to become a really good pitcher. This might be high for some but I like his stuff.
  19. Byron Chourio
    Another hitter with a really balanced line, but he is currently lacking power.I like he bat to ball skills enough to give number 19.
  20. Danny De Andrade
    Only 19 and holding his own in A ball I think he could be a good player. Need to see more power but the approach looks sound.

I had Headrick fairly high in my last top 20 but dropped him out as his consistency has been deteriorating as season went on.

I thought about Keirsey in the top 20 but he is older and he batting line isn't as balanced as most of the guys I had a head of him.

Jose Rodriguez arguably could have been in Chourio or De Andrade's spots but I left him out this time.

I was going to put SWR in the top 20 as he has performed better as of late but opted to leave him out based on my belief he might be more reliever than starter.  Kind of same feeling with Balazovich.

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  1. Brooks Lee
  2. Walker Jenkins
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Marco Raya
  5. David Festa
  6. Charlee Soto
  7. Austin Martin
  8. DaShawn Keirsey Jr
  9. Brandon Winokur
  10. Yunior Severino
  11. Luke Keaschall
  12. Byron Chourio
  13. Tanner Schobel
  14. Brent Headrick
  15. Alerick Soularie
  16. Simeon Woods Richardson
  17. Cory Lewis
  18. Matt Canterino
  19. Zebby Matthews
  20. Kala'i Rosario

Hendry Chivilli is another name to keep an eye on in the coming years. 

2wins87 FCL Twins

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  1. Walker Jenkins
    Little data, but 1.021 OPS and just 5 Ks in 30 PA backs up his pre-draft status. Previous: 1 (nc)
  2. Brooks Lee
    Slow start in AAA, but still just an 18% K rate in 34 PA and 93.4 MPH average EV suggest transition is actually going just fine. Previous: 2 (nc)
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    .929 OPS in Jun-Aug with a 25% K rate and 22% BB rate. So basically back to doing what he did in his big breakout. Outfield routes look a little adventurous at times, but hopefully athleticism will still lead to good defensive value. Previous: 3 (nc)
  4. David Festa
    Low workload leads to some questions about long term durability/health for lanky guy. Was very good in short stints since All-Star break though, with 22 Ks in just 13 innings. Curious about whether there is a larger strategy behind the low in-game workloads for Raya and Festa and whether it will lead to better or worse long-term durability. Previous: 6 (+1)
  5. Marco Raya
    Some good starts in AA before a few rough outings. Aggressive promotion will hopefully lead to long term development, but only a 20% K rate in AA so far. Previous: 5 (-1)
  6. Charlee Soto
    Likely won't pitch this year so ranking still based just on upside. Previous: 7 (nc)
  7. Austin Martin
    Still a high floor with just 15% K and .372 OBP on the year. Reportedly just trying to be himself, resulting in modest success but pretty weak contact on average with EV just 85.4 MPH in AAA. Should have solid defensive value as 2B/CF. Previous: 8 (nc)
  8. Kala'i Rosario
    Cooled off a bit lately, but on the year still looking like a big breakout. Previous: 10 (+1)
  9. Yunior Severino
    Showing good results with excellent power from both sides. Already put up a 109.6 MPH max EV in just 20 batted balls in AAA. Previous: 12 (+2)
  10. Yasser Mercedes
    Had a decent July with .723 OPS before being shut down early August (likely injury?). Still a down year so far, but not seeming overmatched with just 22% K rate, so plenty of upside too. Previous: 11 (nc)
  11. Luke Keaschall
    Showing good plate discipline and contact rates early with identical 16% K and BB rates. Also already 8 for 8 stealing bases. Not showing any power yet, but should have a solid floor. Previous: 13 (+1)
  12. Connor Prielipp
    Really unsure about what kind of pitcher he will be with huge health questions, Only 34 1/3 competitive IP in the last 4 years and now TJ will take him out through at least midseason next year. Previous: 9 (-4)
  13. Jordan Balazovic
    Hasn't found a good out pitch in the majors. Changeup was his 4th pitch in AAA and has gotten the best results in the majors, but likely due to lowest use. Still could have either starter or reliever stuff with refinement. Previous: 15 (+1)
  14. Tanner Schobel
    Has struggled after promotion to AA, but BB and K rates have remained solid. Previous: 16 (+1)
  15. Brent Headrick
    Has had some struggles in both AAA and majors lately. Might soon be time to see if stuff can play up in a lefty specialist reliever role with shorter stints. Previous 14 (-2)
  16. Cory Lewis
    Has been the best in high-A of Twins 2022 draftees with a 2.99 FIP. Previous: 18 (+1)
  17. Brandon Winokur
    Has shown both power and swing and miss, but still a good start for a HS guy with hit tool questions. Interestingly has played lots of SS. Previous: 19 (+1)
  18. Andrew Cossetti
    Solid 27% CS rate across A/A+. Well rounded bat (plate discipline, contact rates, and power). Previous: HM (+4)
  19. Simeon Woods Richardson
    Continues to struggle with command and getting hit hard in AAA. Still very young but will have to break out at some point to be a major leaguer. Previous: 17 (-3)
  20. Danny De Andrade
    Has not turned out to be super toolsy as he matures, but has been a solid hitter against older competition. Should be a solid defender in the infield, but might not have great range at SS. Previous: HM (+4)

Honorable mentions (21-33): Matt Canterino, Noah Miller, Noah Cardenas, Jose Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews, Andrew Morris, Kody Funderburk, Jose Salas, Jorel Ortega, Jaylen Nowlin, C.J. Culpepper, Jair Camargo, Ricardo Olivar

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Cody Schoenmann

Twins Daily Contributor
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  1. Brooks Lee
  2. Walker Jenkins
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Marco Raya
  5. David Festa
  6. Charlee Soto
  7. Austin Martin
  8. DaShawn Keirsey Jr
  9. Brandon Winokur
  10. Yunior Severino
  11. Luke Keaschall
  12. Byron Chourio
  13. Tanner Schobel
  14. Brent Headrick
  15. Alerick Soularie
  16. Simeon Woods Richardson
  17. Cory Lewis
  18. Matt Canterino
  19. Zebby Matthews
  20. Kala'i Rosario

Hendry Chivilli is another name to keep an eye on in the coming years. 

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  1. Brooks Lee
  2. Walker Jenkins
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Austin Martin
    Martin looks healthy again, and I think he's a starting OF next year.....
  5. Simeon Woods Richardson
    I likely have SWT too high, but none of the other pitchers go more than a few innings at a time....and he's only 22 in AAA. I worry about the speed of his pitches, and control, though, so, ya, this is too high.
  6. Marco Raya
  7. Brandon Winokur
  8. Charlee Soto
  9. David Festa
  10. Kala'i Rosario
  11. Luke Keaschall
  12. Tanner Schobel
  13. Connor Prielipp
    13th might be too high, as he may never pitch more than a few innings in a year....
  14. Yasser Mercedes
  15. Yunior Severino
  16. Brent Headrick
  17. Andrew Cossetti
  18. CJ Culpepper
  19. Jordan Balazovic
    Looks like a RP with control issues.....so, too high? I really wanted to believe...
  20. Jose Salas
    So young. Not worried yet.

Overall, I just don't know much about the really young guys to rank them.....

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