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Twins prospect voting, October 2023

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Dman Wichita Wind Surge

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  1. Walker Jenkins
    I still like Jenkins at number 1. He has true 5 tool potential and he should have good power as he grows into his body. It is a small sample size, but he hasn’t been phased by the competition level so far. It is close but I still think Jenkins should be number 1.
  2. Brooks Lee
    Lee’s batting line looks very balanced. He has started to get to more home run power and the only issue at AAA has been his BABIP is low and thus his batting average is very low. Still, he is only striking out 16% of the time so he is connecting but will need to find ways to barrel up more balls it looks like. You can easily argue that Lee belongs at number 1 as he is the only player, I know of that made it all the way to AAA in his first full Minor league season. I think he could use more t
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    I have been a bit down on Rodriguez but I forget at times that he is only 20 years old and playing in a league with guys 2 to 3 years older than he is. He also led that league in OPS this year. He walks at a 20% clip and yet K’s at a near 30% clip. Still, he has almost as many extra base hits as singles and his .400 OBP is elite. He is still on a star in the making track with only that high K rate holding him back at this point. He really is a 5 tool player on par with Jenkins if he finds a
  4. Charlee Soto
    No idea how he turns out as high school arms are so tough to predict but he already throws hard and has ace upside. Most exciting pitcher in the system right now if you ask me. It is gonna take time to know if he belongs this high or not but for now, he has ace potential and a high velocity fastball so he is high up my list.
  5. Marco Raya
    He has great secondaries, but he hasn’t been able to get to 5 innings very often this year and he got rocked at AA when he first got there. If he makes it as a starter, he looks like Berrios lite to me so he should be a good one. If he can’t handle a starters load then should make it as a very good to elite reliever. Need to keep that arm healthy.
  6. David Festa
    Festa had a good year and is going to be in the running for Twins MiLB pitcher of the year. There were some ups and downs, but he still gets the K's and the FIP and xFIP look solid. Feels like he might need another something to be more than a 5th starter. He is going to be needed for depth next year, so I hope he is ready.
  7. Kala'i Rosario
    Yeah there are warts with the K rate and possibly defense but he led his league in HR’s and was top 5 in OPS. Like Rodriguez he was young for the level and they both need to work on striking out less. He was a clutch RBI bat as well and he led the league with 94 RBI’s next closest was 73. He can also take a walk and did so at a 14% clip. One of the only close to ready right-handed outfield bats he has the power to be a force at AA next year. He is underrated IMO as I have him higher than most
  8. Brandon Winokur
    He is a 5 tool player projected for center or right field but also playing shortstop. He showed right quick that the power is for real and he also showed the swing and miss that had scouts worried about the bat. I assume the development team works with him on plate discipline a lot this year and next. Still despite his flaws his OPS was right there with Jenkins in the FCL. If the Twins can get the swing and miss down to acceptable levels he could be an All Star type player. If not, then he
  9. Tanner Schobel
    It is a tale of two halves for Schobel. He was a league leader at High A but it didn’t translate to AA at all. Like Lee he has excellent walk and K rates but is not making quality contact at AA. Feels like maybe an issue with approach at AA. He still looks like a solid hitter and defender but next year he needs to prove he belongs this high on the list.
  10. Luke Keaschall
    Keachall’s bat appears to be as advertised. In his small sample size he is hitting .288 with an .889 OPS. The walk and K rates are good as well so he makes good contact and has a good eye at the plate with a .441 OBP. He is a plus runner and if his power continues to show he might have plus power. Seems a bit like Spencer Steer except he can run better. It might be early to have him this high, but he hasn’t done anything to diminish his status so keeping him top 10 as he looks like an advanc
  11. Cory Lewis
    Lewis seems the favorite to be Twins MiLB pitcher of the year. The Stat line is outstanding for his first full season. WHIP at 1.00, ERA 2.49, 118 K’s in 101 IP. MLB.com doesn’t have him with a plus pitch but his results speak for him as he has been dominant all year no matter the level. Depending on how AA goes he could be top 5 for me, but for now I have him just outside the top 10.
  12. Danny De Andrade
    I haven’t had a chance to see him in action yet, but his stats for a 19 year old in A ball are impressive. From what I understand the defense is solid as well. Would like to see the average and slugging just a bit higher, but I still think he starts at High A next year as the walk and K rates are in line and he has good contact skills. Once the power kicks in he could be a special bat.
  13. Tanner Hall
    He hasn’t pitched yet, but he profiles better than Lewis to me as he has a plus Changeup with some scouts saying double plus. Hoping he can increase the fastball velocity and make that a plus pitch but will have to wait and see. He hangs his hat on control which generally helps pitchers move faster through the system. With no stats this is purely a projection pick.
  14. Ricardo Olivar
    He just has knack for getting hits (.285 BA) and is starting to hit for more power (SLG .452). He also plays catcher. He can take walks as he has a .400 OBP and he Strikes out only 20% of the time. In a normal year he would have been moved up midseason but there were too many good catchers at High A to move him up. He has a nice balanced line and if he just continues on his current path those numbers look really good for a catcher and if he gets even better he is a legit starting catcher at th
  15. Andrew Cossetti
    Maybe he is too old to be this high but his batting line has been so rock solid he looks like a special bat to me. He is stocky with a good catchers build and I think his defense is pretty solid as well. He seems similar to Jeffers in that he could be a fast mover. He hits for average, has a good OBP and has a really good slugging percentage as well. Personally, I think he is under-rated. Hopefully he gets moved to AA and make his way to AAA where he can be a legit prospect.
  16. Matt Canterino
    This might be high for an elite pen arm but he has the pitches and the velocity so I think he could be special out of the pen. Hopefully the arm holds up and his velocity holds. We need good pen arms and he has the kind of K rate that would be welcome in the Twins bullpen.
  17. 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 starter. He still has elite movement and could be a shut down pen arm so he slides down for me.
  18. Noah Miller
    I love watching Miller play defense. Picks the ball, makes the throws, gets in good position he feels elite defensively to me. His bat picked up the end of the season with an .800 OPS in August which is the best month he has produced in pro ball. It feels like the power is starting to come and I think that will help his BABIP luck which has been a tad low. He will only he 21 next year which is still young for the level. If the bat improves he likely ends up top 10. Will have to wait until
  19. Yunior Severino
    He likes to hang around the .900 OPS mark. Hits the ball hard and likes to hit HR's but his BABIP and K rate worry me. Still he is a power bat with a decent average. If the K rate were better I would have him much higher, but K rates at 30% in minor league ball generally don’t translate well to MLB. Still the contact rate is good enough that he belongs in the top 20 IMO.
  20. Austin Martin
    We are starting to see the old Martin and even the new and improved one as he has been hitting for more power. Doesn’t feel like there is room for him in the infield but he could be a nice right handed bat for Center field.

I had Ben Ross at 21, He made it all the way to AA in his first pro year coming from a smaller school.  He has learned to hit for power as he has 19 home runs.  He could stand to get the average up and walk more.  If he can do that he looks like a dangerous hitter to me.

Jose Rodriguez at 22, Only big DSL player from last year holding his own in FCL. The power is not there this year but at least he is hitting the ball.  I still think he could be a special bat but will have to wait and see.

And Mercedes at 23 Off to a poor start in the FCL but not surprising as most first year DSL players struggle that first year.  Still has a ton of tools, but want to make sure that hit tool is for real before moving him higher up the list.

Greglw3 First Round Pick

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  1. Walker Jenkins
    Very debatable but right now, Jenkins ceiling looks marginally higher or as high as Lee. He had a super rocket start. The name Lyman Bostock comes to mind. A very, very exciting prospect.
  2. Brooks Lee
    Is a .237 average in ST. Paul deserving of a downgrade? A late slump appears to misrepresent his value.
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    Very tools!
  4. Austin Martin
    The perfect lauded A’s moneyball player, a high on base percentage is super valuable. His speed is a big bonus and I think he’ll hit for a pretty good average. Too many tools to ignore.
  5. DaShawn Keirsey Jr
    Kiersey has it all, a center fielder who hits for average, steals lots of bases and hits for moderate power. From footage I’ve watched he has a very beautiful looking swing.
  6. Luke Keaschall
    Keaschall’s bat looks even better than advertised.
  7. Simeon Woods Richardson
    July, August and September numbers are convincing and he’s very young and has the pedigree, Underrated here, I’m thinking but I could be wrong.
  8. Kala'i Rosario
    I like the high on base. And I like the power. I think the Twins should prioritize hitters who have plate discipline as measured by OBP across the board. I was very impressed with him in 2023 spring training.
  9. Yunior Severino
    I think his numbers are too strong to ignore, .500 at all the stops in ’22 and ’23. 35 HR. .898 OPS for the year.
  10. David Festa
    Festa still has more to prove to move up.
  11. Cory Lewis
    Deserving of a boosted ranking based on real performance in '23
  12. Marco Raya
    5.28 at Wichita, even with small sample size modifies my view a bit.
  13. Charlee Soto
    ??????
  14. Brandon Winokur
    About the right place for Winokur. Looks like a genuine prospect.
  15. Tanner Schobel
    Unimpressive numbers at AA. I’m trusting your scouting here but have to move him down.
  16. Jair Camargo
    Watch out for Wilson Ramos part II, one of the stinker Twins trades.
  17. Jordan Balazovic
    Performance with Twins gave some hope.
  18. Jose Rodriguez
    Potential, perhaps a ways away.
  19. Yasser Mercedes
    The opposite of Prato but that .355 was a nice foundation. Question mark.
  20. Alerick Soularie
    21 HR at two levels, the highlights I saw seemed to show an athletic player.

I did some reshuffling based on my impressions of the prospects on film and accomplishment combined with age (see Simeon Woods Richardson).

MN_ExPat First Round Pick

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  1. Brooks Lee
    I would honestly rate Lee and Jenkins 1a and 1b. They both seem that talented, but since there isn't a 1a /1b button, I'll put Lee at 1 simply because he is already in AAA and closer to the Show.
  2. Walker Jenkins
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Marco Raya
  5. Charlee Soto
  6. David Festa
  7. Austin Martin
  8. Tanner Schobel
  9. Brandon Winokur
  10. Luke Keaschall
  11. Cory Lewis
  12. Yasser Mercedes
  13. Kala'i Rosario
  14. Connor Prielipp
  15. Jose Rodriguez
  16. Danny De Andrade
  17. Yunior Severino
  18. Matt Canterino
  19. Andrew Cossetti
  20. Simeon Woods Richardson
FlyingFinn FCL Twins

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  1. Brooks Lee
    Could start the year with the Twins and have a chance at 2024 Al Rookie of the Year (Twins would get an extra #1 draft pick).
  2. Walker Jenkins
    Would like to see him start in Cedar Rapids.
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
    Very selective like Julien. Needs less SO's.
  4. Marco Raya
    Ended the season with two great starts. Twins are careful with him.
  5. David Festa
    Only Twin in the MiLB All Star game.
  6. Austin Martin
    Great speed, contact hitter, plays numerous positions.
  7. Noah Miller
    Best defensive SS, by far, in MiLB who starting hitter good the last half of the year.
  8. Kala'i Rosario
    MVP of the league in A+.
  9. Tanner Schobel
    Great in A+. Needs to adjust to AA.
  10. Luke Keaschall
    Great start.
  11. Danny De Andrade
    Very young to be in A ball and did okay.
  12. Jose Rodriguez
    Let's see what he can do in A ball.
  13. Matt Canterino
    I've thinking he will come back from injury and still be good.
  14. Cory Lewis
    Great year for him. AA next year.
  15. Charlee Soto
    All potential at this point.
  16. Kody Funderburk
    LH relievers are valuable.
  17. Jair Camargo
    HR hitting catcher at AAA who plays decent D.
  18. Simeon Woods Richardson
    Much improved 2nd half. Still young.
  19. Yunior Severino
    Monster homers if he could just cut down on the almost 40% SO's.
  20. Jaylen Nowlin
    Needs to be more consistent.
Trov Ft Myers Mighty Mussels

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  1. Walker Jenkins
  2. Brooks Lee
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Marco Raya
  5. Austin Martin
  6. Charlee Soto
  7. David Festa
  8. Tanner Schobel
  9. Brandon Winokur
  10. Luke Keaschall
  11. Simeon Woods Richardson
  12. Connor Prielipp
  13. Yasser Mercedes
  14. Kala'i Rosario
  15. Yunior Severino
  16. Jordan Balazovic
  17. Jose Rodriguez
  18. Danny De Andrade
  19. Cory Lewis
  20. Pierson Ohl

I moved Jenkins up to top because I think he has higher upside.  Lee is great and I expect good things, but he is older and I see less upside.  Really it was close.  I moved Martin up a bit because he has shown a resurgence after having health.  He was a top guy years ago and dropped in part due to injuries and poor production, but think he has regained some of that. 

I moved up SWR based on his second half numbers, and prior status.  The first half was terrible, but he bounced back a bit and looking like where he was last year.  I moved him above Prielipp because he has done nothing so far due to injuries. I know he was hyped coming out of college, but even that is really based on projection.  He has pitched a total of about 35 innings in 3 years across college and pro ball.  I get 2020 was a good short 4 games for him, but he needs to show me something. 

I also took Headrick and Cantero off for Lewis and Ohl.  Headrick has had plenty of MLB time and look not very good.  Cantero similar to Prielipp needs to actually pitch.  Lewis and Ohl to me has a path similar to Varland and Ober ahead of them.  Two overlook college arms that will be fine and should have some MLB level.  Each has done well at lower levels, but neither is thought to have great stuff and so higher levels could slow them down.  However Lewis has 

mikelink45 Minnesota Twins

mikelink45

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  1. Brooks Lee
  2. Walker Jenkins
  3. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  4. Marco Raya
  5. Charlee Soto
  6. David Festa
  7. Austin Martin
  8. Tanner Schobel
  9. Brandon Winokur
  10. Luke Keaschall
  11. Connor Prielipp
  12. Yasser Mercedes
  13. Kala'i Rosario
  14. Yunior Severino
  15. Simeon Woods Richardson
  16. Jordan Balazovic
  17. Jose Rodriguez
  18. Danny De Andrade
  19. Brent Headrick
  20. Matt Canterino

Not sure how the voting procedure works - but I have

  1. Walker Jenkins 
  2. Brooks Lee
  3. Luke Keaschall
  4. Austin Martin
  5. Kalai Rosario
  6. Brandon Winokur
  7. Yunior Severino
  8. Davis Festa
  9. Andrew Cossetti
  10. Emmanuel Rodriguez
  11. Marco Raya
  12. Yasser Mercedes
  13. Pearson Ohl
  14. Zebby Mathews 
  15. Jair Carmargo
  16. Charlee Soto
  17. CJ Culpepper
  18. DaShawn Keirsey
  19. Cory Lewis
  20. Simeon Woods Richardson
  21.  
  22. Cory Lewis
  23.  

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