July 2023 Update 

The Twins drafted right-hander Charlee Soto with their second pick in the 2023 draft, at 34th overall. He was the third high school pitcher taken, and the biggest gamble the Twins have taken on a prep arm under this front office outside of Chase Petty in 2021 (that worked out well). Soto is known for a big fastball already approaching triple-digits in his teens. He's an intimidating presence at 6'5" and 210 lbs, despite being just 17 years old. Upside and risk galore.

Post-Draft Comments 

Soto has been one of the prep-pitching darlings of the '23 draft cycle. A 6'5, physical, athletic right-handed starter who is relatively new to pitching, he's come on in leaps and bounds over the last year. He features a three pitch mix. His fastball sits 94-96 mph but can grab 98 mph. He has a biting power slider that he primarily throws to same handed hitters, and a changeup with legit tumble and fade when it's on. While Soto can be an inconsistent strike thrower, his athleticism and the fact he'll be 17 on draft day, means a team will be in on him in the top 25 picks in July. Soto is currently committed to Central Florida.