Matthews, Woods Richardson Climb Twins Daily's Updated Prospect Rankings

[Doctor Gast]

1 hour ago, FlyingFinn said:

Interesting Seth. You are about as high on Martin as anyone. What do you see him being for the Twins in the future?

I'm high on Martin too, IMO he'll make an impact on the Twins but 4th? Interesting.

[Old Crow]

23 hours ago, Patzky said:

I'm just so impressed with last year's draft. Glad Jenkins is back but I keep seeing the names Winokur and Keaschall cropping up in highlights.

Keachall is a fun player to watch.

[Major League Ready]

I have been a Martin believer, but that belief is fading.  He seems destined for a bench role.  I would have SWR / Matthews /  Culpepper and Keaschall above him.  Maybe DeAndre as well.

[Brandon]

At this point I can see Martin being the next Marwin Gonzales.  In that he will play all over the place as the 10th player and get near full time status and be a speed guy who doesn't hit much but gets on base just enough to use his speed and score some runs similar to Nick Punto. There is value to the team in this.  Especially during his low-cost years.   If his defense improves and or he can get his bat to the 95 to 105 OPS+ range he will be plenty valuable as a backup getting 400 or so ABs a season.  I am not sure I rank him 4th either at this time.  but at the rate Martin is going he will graduate from this list on the next update.  

I think Woods-Richardson should rank higher as he is actually reaching his potential as a number 3 starter and is younger than Martin.   If Woods-Richardson keeps his ERA under 4.00 then Varland may need to switch to the pen to get a shot at staying up here long term.  

I am glad we are finally seeing a return at the big-league level on the Berrios trade.  Since I still hate seeing one of my all-time favorite pitchers being dealt I hope both these guys outperform what I have written about them above.  

[FlyingFinn]

FCL Twins are getting really good. They added Cory Lewis on rehab to join Jenkins and Lee.