Twins 2025 MLB Draft Rounds 6-10: Backfilling The Org With Position Players

[Billy Mock]

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Round 6, 179th overall: Bruin Agbayani, SS, St. Louis HS (HI)

Agbayani joined Quentin Young as the second prep bat selected by the Twins thus far in the draft. A Michigan commit, Agbayani was the Gatorade High School Player of the Year for the state of Hawaii. He stands in at 6'2" and 185 pounds and is a plus athlete, so there's a lot to dream on physically here.

It's a hit-over-power approach from the left side for the shortstop at the moment as he continues to grow into more power. There's already present bat speed at the plate, and he has also shown a knack for getting the ball in the air to the pull side. It's a pretty safe bet to take at this point in the draft. Although he's a plus athlete, there are some question marks when it comes to his ability to stick at shortstop. Some evaluators think he's either a second baseman or a left fielder. 

Round 7, 209th overall: Jacob McCombs, OF, UC Irvine

A 21-year-old, left-handed hitting outfielder from UC Irvine, Jacob McCombs, ranked 180th on MLB Pipeline's draft rankings. McCombs is a draft-eligible sophomore, putting him on the younger side of the college class, which several organizations value. He's a SoCal kid, playing his high school ball there before spending his freshman year at San Diego State. In his sophomore year with UC Irvine, he posted a 1.081 OPS with 13 home runs in 271 plate appearances.

McCombs is somewhat of a Brendan Summerhill-lite. He has great contact abilities with limited power from the left side, and projects as at least an average defender in center field. The approach at the plate needs refinement, as he tends to chase pitches and doesn't draw many walks. 

Round 8, 239th overall: Ryan Sprock, 3B, Elon

There is some intrigue with this pick as Sprock was a two-way player at Elon University. The Twins drafted him as a third baseman, which suggests he's moving off the mound full-time. However, there is always some extra upside to tap into when a player goes from a two-way to focusing on one side of the ball. Sprock posted a .321/.411/.593 slash line with 14 home runs this spring, while he also threw 17 innings in relief, striking out 19 with a 3.63 ERA.

There's some obvious arm strength for Sprock if he found as much success as he did on the mound, so he might be able to stick around at the hot corner. The glove is fringy, so he could end up in a corner outfield role and let the bat play. 

Round 9, 269th overall: Justin Mitrovich, RHP, Elon

The Twins seemingly spent some extra time at Elon University this year as they turned around and selected Sprock's teammate, Justin Mitrovich, with their ninth-round pick. As did Sprock, Mitrovich spent all three of his college seasons with Elon. He was their Friday night starter this spring as he logged 89 and 1/3 innings across 15 starts, posting a 4.23 ERA while striking out 81. 

Mitrovich's fastball is mediocre at best, but he makes up for it with a pair of solid secondaries and above-average command of the fastball. He throws a low-80s changeup that is regarded as one of the best in the college class, and gets good results against both sides. His slider sits in the mid-80s with a tight shape that is both a high chase and whiff pitch. The fastball is the biggest question mark with this profile. He limits walks but will likely walk a lot more at the next level if he's too reliant on secondaries.  

Round 10, 299th overall: Shai Robinson, SS, Illinois State

Rounding out the first half of the Twins' 2025 draft is Shai Robinson, a 21-year-old shortstop from Illinois State. Robinson spent all three of his college seasons at Illinois State, where his game took strides forward every year. He added 15 pounds of strength in the off-season, which allowed him to start tapping into some power as he hit a career-high ten home runs. At 6'1" and 195 pounds now, he might have some more room to grow, but he's better off sticking with the glove-first approach at shortstop.

He has a great glove at shortstop, where he should stick around for a while due to his strong arm and above-average athleticism. Anything else he can add at the plate is a plus. The hit tool is very fringy, but he has shown a good enough approach to walk more than he has struck out in each of his last two seasons. 

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[DocBauer]

I'm intrigued by AGBAYANI. His scouting scores have him basically 50 across the board, meaning currently he doesn't really grade above average anywhere, or if you like, he's basically average across the board. But from what I've read, he stood out some in various camps and is a smooth athlete. I think he's a long term developmental player, but you're trusting your scouts to see a feel for the game and what he might be athletically in a couple of years. I'm not excited, but I am intrigued to see what he might be in a couple of years. 

McCOMBS is very interesting. Barely played at SD State and then transfered to UC Irvine and had a really good year with power and all the hitting marks you'd like to see. Still only a 21yo sophomore, I like his projection.

I certainly don't want to insult Elon University, but it's not a power conference school. And I have to wonder some if Sprock and Mitrovich were selected partially to save a bit of $ in their selections as a result. SPROCK certainly has shown the ability to HIT the ball and maintain a solid OB% while showing developing power. That's important as he isn't very big and may be maxed out physically, or close to it. But being able to actually HIT and get OB is important. Love that MITROVICH has good control, a quality change, and a solid slider. The Twins love projects, but they love to start with control...when they can...and at least a good offerings. I'd bet Mitrovich throws 2-3 mph faster in 2026 with a tweaked slider. Is that enough to get him on the prospect map?

To be honest, I'm just not crazy about the selection of SHAI ROBINSON. He reminds me of Jay Harry from 2023, a glove 1st SS with a limited bat and no other special tools, drafted too early. To be fair, Robinson had his best season this last one. But there is little power or speed production and a limited hit tool. Maybe he's an athletic late bloomer? But I think this was an under slot flier to save $ for other picks later.

 

[mikelink45]

Like all baseball drafts I have no idea so I will wait for Seth to sort things out through the minor league reports. 

[Dman]

1 hour ago, DocBauer said:

I'm intrigued by AGBAYANI. His scouting scores have him basically 50 across the board, meaning currently he doesn't really grade above average anywhere, or if you like, he's basically average across the board. But from what I've read, he stood out some in various camps and is a smooth athlete. I think he's a long term developmental player, but you're trusting your scouts to see a feel for the game and what he might be athletically in a couple of years. I'm not excited, but I am intrigued to see what he might be in a couple of years. 

McCOMBS is very interesting. Barely played at SD State and then transfered to UC Irvine and had a really good year with power and all the hitting marks you'd like to see. Still only a 21yo sophomore, I like his projection.

I certainly don't want to insult Elon University, but it's not a power conference school. And I have to wonder some if Sprock and Mitrovich were selected partially to save a bit of $ in their selections as a result. SPROCK certainly has shown the ability to HIT the ball and maintain a solid OB% while showing developing power. That's important as he isn't very big and may be maxed out physically, or close to it. But being able to actually HIT and get OB is important. Love that MITROVICH has good control, a quality change, and a solid slider. The Twins love projects, but they love to start with control...when they can...and at least a good offerings. I'd bet Mitrovich throws 2-3 mph faster in 2026 with a tweaked slider. Is that enough to get him on the prospect map?

To be honest, I'm just not crazy about the selection of SHAI ROBINSON. He reminds me of Jay Harry from 2023, a glove 1st SS with a limited bat and no other special tools, drafted too early. To be fair, Robinson had his best season this last one. But there is little power or speed production and a limited hit tool. Maybe he's an athletic late bloomer? But I think this was an under slot flier to save $ for other picks later.

 

As always we pretty much think alike.  I would add I think I see Keaschal lite in Agbayani.  I think the Twins see him with a plus hit tool and at least average power.  With the weaker arm I see second base and left field just like Keaschal.  He has a long way to go to get to that type of level, but that is the way I see that pick.

McCombs as Summerhill-lite was an awesome description of what he can be.  It's a nice solid profile. Good pick there IMO.

I agree with you on the smaller schools not translating tools well. It hasn't worked out all that often looking at you Ben Ross granted he was DII or III I believe.  Still Sprock looks like an Eeles type prospect swapping out speed for a super strong arm that would play well at 3rd.  It's an interesting pick.  We'll see how that hit tool translates at the pro level.

I like the Mitrovich pick, because I like great changeups.  However, having one does not guarantee success looking at you Tanner Hall.  I say put him in the lab and see what you can do to get that fastball to play.

Yeah Robinson gives me mixed feeling as well.  Twitchy athletic type that usually doesn't work out.  Still at pick 10 seems like about what you can expect at pick 299.

[DocBauer]

51 minutes ago, Dman said:

As always we pretty much think alike.  I would add I think I see Keaschal lite in Agbayani.  I think the Twins see him with a plus hit tool and at least average power.  With the weaker arm I see second base and left field just like Keaschal.  He has a long way to go to get to that type of level, but that is the way I see that pick.

McCombs as Summerhill-lite was an awesome description of what he can be.  It's a nice solid profile. Good pick there IMO.

I agree with you on the smaller schools not translating tools well. It hasn't worked out all that often looking at you Ben Ross granted he was DII or III I believe.  Still Sprock looks like an Eeles type prospect swapping out speed for a super strong arm that would play well at 3rd.  It's an interesting pick.  We'll see how that hit tool translates at the pro level.

I like the Mitrovich pick, because I like great changeups.  However, having one does not guarantee success looking at you Tanner Hall.  I say put him in the lab and see what you can do to get that fastball to play.

Yeah Robinson gives me mixed feeling as well.  Twitchy athletic type that usually doesn't work out.  Still at pick 10 seems like about what you can expect at pick 299.

Interesting how you see Agbayani. It's really tough for me, right now, to see who I comp him to. TODAY I see him as a Jay Bell, Leuis, or Mears type. Good enough to play SS, enough pop and AVG and glove work to play across the INF. I know my comps go WAY BACK, but I don't see speed enough for CF or enough power to play the corners. And I NEVER believe in giving up on a kid playing SS until it's obvious he can't. I think he's a dirt player. But who knows what his bat looks like in 2yrs as his body and bat develop?

Sprock reminds me of last year's choices of Peyton Carr and Jay Thomason. Decent, lower level prospects with some upside. PROVE your bat plays at a higher level. If so, the defense probably plays and you can move around if/when necessary. 

I TOTALLY agree on the McCombs to Summerhill comp. McCombs played at a lower level, but produced better numbers, more power, and is still on the rise, IMO. Though his debut might put him a level behind just because of where they went to college, potentially. But I like the pick as an under the radar riser.

I think the Mitrovich vs Hall comp is interesting and fair. I've been so disappointed in Hall. Last I saw, he was still sitting about 91 consistently. I really thought he'd be a fast riser. A really good change is the hardest thing to develop. So when you have a good one, and a solid breaking ball, you have to look hard at a kid with those and good control. But CAN they find the extra velocity needed to take him to another level? He has good length, if that matters enough. And the Twins love length. But yeah, right now, his comp is Hall.

I still don't understand the Robinson pick. I see a good glove and good athlete who just isn't a ML ballplayer. Was he an underslot pick just to save $ elsewhere? MAYBE he's an athlete just ready to turn it up a notch. But I'm just not seeing a pick that makes sense here. Even at 10, wasn't there another OF, or arm or catcher option that made more sense? I have to believe some scout was banging the table saying this kid is just touching his ability or I think it's a wasted depth pick at this point.

[Doctor Wu]

I looked at the list of the Twins' picks in the first 20 rounds and the most obvious thing was: no catchers picked at all. I realize the philosophy, and perhaps the best strategy, is to pick the best athletes, but it seems strange that they didn't try to pick one catching prospect. Were the pickings that slim? That said, good to see a few more college pitchers being selected. The more arms the better. 

[twinstalker]

1 hour ago, Doctor Wu said:

I looked at the list of the Twins' picks in the first 20 rounds and the most obvious thing was: no catchers picked at all. I realize the philosophy, and perhaps the best strategy, is to pick the best athletes, but it seems strange that they didn't try to pick one catching prospect. That said, good to see a few more college pitchers being selected. The more arms the better. 

Yeah, I'm wondering if they won't move a pick behind the plate.  Personally, I have a bias against catchers because unless you find a magical one, you might as well take one off the scrap heap.  Twins found Mauer, Ramos, and Jeffers.  I agree with the philosophy of not wasting good picks on catching if the kid's not special.  Wait for a different year.  It would have been interesting if Bodine or Stevenson had fallen to them at 36.  It would be nice, even for one year, if St. Louis would take over our international scouting in the catcher department.

[Trov]

I know nothing about any of these kids and history says 2 things, most of them will never make the majors, but also there will be a wow cannot believe he was picked that late.  The Twins have got late inning pitchers to jump up prospect lists over the years.  Enter Justin Mitrovich.  My guess he adds to his fastball and jumps up the list next year similar to many other guys that were not top picks and we were like where did that come from.