12 Fits for the Minnesota Twins in the 2025 MLB Draft

[arby58]

3 hours ago, terrydactyls said:

If that's true, why is he a sub-standard 3B?

Did you miss the fact that he had two major knee injuries? Tony Oliva was a good outfielder (won a Gold Glove) until his knees gave out.

[terrydactyls]

7 hours ago, arby58 said:

Did you miss the fact that he had two major knee injuries? Tony Oliva was a good outfielder (won a Gold Glove) until his knees gave out.

Did you miss the fact that the medical staff cleared him to resume all baseball related activities?

When Oliva's knees gave out, knee repair was in the stone age compared to today.  Apples/Oranges

[arby58]

52 minutes ago, terrydactyls said:

Did you miss the fact that the medical staff cleared him to resume all baseball related activities?

When Oliva's knees gave out, knee repair was in the stone age compared to today.  Apples/Oranges

If you don't understand that two major knee injuries will diminish your defensive ability, I can't help (or reason with) you.

[terrydactyls]

40 minutes ago, arby58 said:

If you don't understand that two major knee injuries will diminish your defensive ability, I can't help (or reason with) you.

I think I understand very well.  I had one knee and two shoulders replaced.  None diminished my defensive ability.

[arby58]

12 hours ago, terrydactyls said:

I think I understand very well.  I had one knee and two shoulders replaced.  None diminished my defensive ability.

Why didn't you tell us of your supreme athletic prowess? Changes everything.

Here is the scouting report on Lewis after his first season, when he was the Twins top prospect:

"Lewis’ plus speed makes him a basestealing threat and his athleticism helps him on the defensive side. He showed he can move seamlessly around the field in the AFL, seeing time at second, third and center field in addition to shortstop. That’s the spot he played exclusively at the alternate camp, working with infield coordinator Billy Boyer and has every chance to stick there long-term, though the Twins know they can plug his bat into any number of positions when it’s deemed ready."

Of course, your experience is so much more relevant than scouts who do it for a living.

https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/2021/twins/royce-lewis-668904

[terrydactyls]

7 minutes ago, arby58 said:

Why didn't you tell us of your supreme athletic prowess? Changes everything.

Here is the scouting report on Lewis after his first season, when he was the Twins top prospect:

"Lewis’ plus speed makes him a basestealing threat and his athleticism helps him on the defensive side. He showed he can move seamlessly around the field in the AFL, seeing time at second, third and center field in addition to shortstop. That’s the spot he played exclusively at the alternate camp, working with infield coordinator Billy Boyer and has every chance to stick there long-term, though the Twins know they can plug his bat into any number of positions when it’s deemed ready."

Of course, your experience is so much more relevant than scouts who do it for a living.

https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/2021/twins/royce-lewis-668904

Do you need to add snotty comments?  All I was saying is what happened with me.  I made no claims of having "supreme athletic prowess" or experience "more relevant" than scouts.

[arby58]

1 hour ago, terrydactyls said:

Do you need to add snotty comments?  All I was saying is what happened with me.  I made no claims of having "supreme athletic prowess" or experience "more relevant" than scouts.

My sincere apologies. Now back to the scouting report...

[terrydactyls]

9 hours ago, arby58 said:

My sincere apologies. Now back to the scouting report...

No problem.  But just for the record, I was still playing goalie in men's leagues (not old fart leagues) at 71.

[Cory Engelhardt]

Just came here to add/update; #50 listed here, Angel Cervantes, was taken in the 2nd round of the draft by Pittsburgh. He has since committed back to UCLA and won't sign his pro contract. Should be a fun follow for the draft in 2-3 years. 

[Jaka23212]

On 7/15/2025 at 12:03 PM, terrydactyls said:

I think I understand very well. https://knife-market.com/listing/category/folding-knives I had one knee and two shoulders replaced. https://sharpedgeshop.com/collections/bunka-knives-multi-purpose None diminished my defensive ability.

thats truly inspiring