Twins 2025 Draft Pick Ryan Daniels Retires

[Seth Stohs]

Ryan Daniels, the Twins 11th round pick in 2025 out of UConn, has decided to retire from the game of baseball. As @Jamie Cameron wrote at Limestone Pipeline, Daniels has a history of hip injuries and surgeries. 

Before joining the Huskies, Daniels was a four-year letterwinner in baseball at St. Paul Catholic in Bristol, Connecticut. He was twice named an All-State player. Upon graduation, he made a 44-mile drive from Bristol to Storrs. 

He made 25 starts and played in 42 games as a freshman in 2023. He hit .273/.401/.409 (.810) with eight doubles, two triples and a home run. He also had 16 steals in 17 attempts. 

In 2024, he was limited to just 20 games (18 starts) because he had season-ending hip surgery. 

He came back at full strength in 2025 and had an incredible season. He started 53 of the 54 games he played. He hit .365/.476/.744 (1.220) with 15 doubles, four triples, 18 home runs and 75 RBI. He was named the BIG EAST Player of the Year, first-team all-conference, and was named second-team All American by a few outlets. 

The Twins made him their 11th-round pick in July and signed him with a $150,000. 

Unfortunately, he played in two games for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and went on the Injured List with a hip injury. In mid-December, he made the decision to retire from baseball. 

Best wishes, Ryan, in whatever is next for you! 

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[Whitey333]

Sorry he had to leave the game he loves.  Does he have to return his signing bonus?

[Peter Gravett]

Daniel's was one of the draft picks I was most excited to see play for the Mussels this year. Much like Kiriloff, I wish him well. 

[bunsen82]

He had a solid hit tool.   I like him better than Shai Robinson.  Glad he is taking care of his health.   Most of these are lottery picks after the 5th round,  even still, 1 less draft pick from 2025 draft that can hit from the later rounds.  

[JADBP]

Kind of reminds me of Bo Jackson (obviously Bo was special, in many, many ways).  He had a degenerative hip injury that forced him out of Pro sports completely.  Sounds like that Daniels might also have a long term hip issue.  Sorry to hear!

I still love watching "The Throw" by Bo!