The prize of the 2021 international signing period—the Twins handed him a $2.2 million bonus—De Andrade has been solid so far. Not outstanding or bad; simply good enough to rise through the minors at a decent pace. He slashed .244/.354/.396 with the Mighty Mussels in 2023 before suffering an ankle injury early in 2024, limiting him to just 29 games with the Kernels. He hit more or less the same before being sent to the AFL, where he has yet to play any games.

Being an infielder, De Andrade’s value rests on one question: can he play shortstop? He’s an instincts-over-athleticism defender who’s seen time at 2nd and 3rd but remains firmly entrenched at short. Perhaps (though only perhaps) that's a sign that Minnesota remains optimistic about his long-term future there. Or, maybe they figure there’s no harm in letting him play there until it’s abundantly clear he can’t pick it. At any rate, De Andrade has shown consistent production in the low minors, separating him early from your typical international burnout.