McCusker is one of the best stories in the Twins organization. He went undrafted after his senior season at Oklahoma State and played parts of three seasons in the independent leagues before signing with the Twins. Minnesota signed him in 2023, and he quickly showed his power potential with 14 long balls and a .867 OPS in his first 46 games at Low- and High-A. Last season, the Twins moved him into the upper minors, and he continued to showcase his powerful swing. In 123 games, he hit .282/.353/.488 (.841) with 19 home runs, 30 doubles, and four triples. He was a challenging prospect to gauge because he was already 26 years old, but there’s no question that he can hit. 

He opened 2025 on fire at Triple-A St. Paul, compiling a league-leading 1.067 OPS in 31 games during April, with seven home runs and four doubles. As with most power hitters, his game has a lot of swing and miss. Early in his professional career, he was striking out over 35% of the time, but he has pushed that total to below 30% over the last two seasons.

What Makes Him Stand Out
At 6-8 and 250 pounds, McCusker combines imposing size with surprising bat speed, driving balls to all fields and regularly generating exit velocities north of 110 mph. The Twins have seemingly spent multiple seasons searching for a right-handed power-hitting corner outfielder, and McCusker can fill that role at some point in 2025. 

Future Impact
McCusker turns 27 on May 22nd, making him older than many top prospects. However, his track record of late-blooming success suggests a high floor as a Quad-A tweener who could slide into a bench or platoon role in Minnesota as early as late 2025. If the Twins face left-handed starters or need late-season pop off the bench, McCusker’s advanced approach and proven power could earn him a 40-man roster spot. In the long term, his outfield defense at Triple-A is good enough to stick in a corner, making a role as a situational hitter and occasional outfielder a realistic path to sustained big-league contributions.