Get to Know 2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Pick: Dasan Hill

[Ted Schwerzler]

After three hitters, all from college, the Minnesota Twins dipped into the prep ranks. With their 69th overall pick they grabbed Dasan Hill from Grapevine High School.

When the Minnesota Twins came on the clock with their competitive balance round B pick at 69th overall, they decided to mess with Texas. Having recent won a 5A State Tournament for Grapevine High School, Dasan Hill found his name being called. The 6'5" lefty was committed to Dallas Baptist, but instead he will go pro and start his journey towards a Target Field debut.

Following his selection on Sunday night, I caught up with the southpaw to introduce him to Twins Territory.

Twins Daily: What was the draft process like for you? When did it start to become clear that you could wind up going pretty early?

Dasan Hill: Awesome! something I've always dreamt of so really focusing on staying healthy and just going and doing what I know I can every week. Staying consistent with my routine was big for me.

TD: As you kick off your pro career, you've already pitched in some huge games. What was the state title experience like in a baseball hotbed like Texas?

DH: It was a cool experience. I love those big moments where the lights get bright.  I feel like it elevates my game and pitching in that game was definitely one of those moments.  I just went out and trusted my stuff, did what I do, and we ended up winning it all. It was definitely something I’ll remember for a long time.

 

TD: Dallas Baptist is a well respected baseball school. What drew you there and got you to commit?

 

DH: They were on me early, and those coaches there are second to none. Heef (Dan Heefner) has been so good for that program with (Cliff) Pennington and now Cale johnson the pitching coach. The facilities are great and the fact that it is Christ-centered is even better. It just felt home for me.

 

TD: What do you want fans to know about your game and repertoire? Seeing a lefty top out at 96 in high school is beyond impressive. 

 

DH: Obviously I’m trying to put on a bunch of weight and strength, but I am a very crafty pitcher. I have so many different ways and sequences that I can miss bats. My favorite pitch is my slider because I am able to shape it and manipulate speed depending on what I want it to do. I love working that off my other pitches.

TD: You shared the Twins jersey image from little league. What do you know about the organization and Minnesota as a whole

 

DH: I remember that being one of the first ever teams I was on and remember thinking that one day what if I was on the real Twins. It’s surreal to be here with this opportunity I have now. 

 

TD: What do you like to do off the field for fun, what keeps you loose? 

 

DH: I spend time with people; friends and family. Anything I do with them is always fun no matter what. Also I am a big fisherman as well as a big car and fashion guy.

 

Welcome to Twins Territory, Dasan!

 

View full article

[DJL44]

Moved comment

[Mike Sixel]

Thanks to you for doing this interview!

[Brandon]

You have to root for the guy who played for the Twins at the age of 6, I am looking forward to seeing him in Minnesota some day starting games.

 

[LambchoP]

Hopefully Twins are able to sign most of these guys and then have them do well. You never really know, so hopefully we get lucky. Drafting guys and having them turn into productive, cheap and controllable MLB players is the only way this team will ever win a world series. They'll never have the money to go out and buy superstars so we need to create some of our own, like with Royce Lewis, Buxton and Miranda. Hopefully we can add Zebby to that list soon too. Would be nice to have an all-star type home grown ace on our team for once:)