Minnesota Twins Select Brett Renfrow In 2026 MLB Draft

In the Competitive B round, the Minnesota Twins select right-handed pitcher  Brett Renfrow for the 74th pick. Renfrow is a Junior at Virginia Tech and was ranked consistently in the top 100 college prospects. In 2026, Renfrow registered a 27.7% strikeout rate, flashing a massive uptick in his ability to miss bats as he racked up 88 punchouts over just 73.2 frames.

Here is more info on Renfrow from our draft expert, Jamie Cameron.

Renfrow has slowly ticked up his strikeout rate while reducing his walk rate, exactly what you want to see. In terms of stuff, the fastball is good. It sits at 94 mph and has been up to 97 mph, playing well at the top of the zone. There's a slider/cutter hybrid he throws in the upper 80s, a curveball with plenty of depth that sits in the low 80s, and a changeup with good horizontal action. Renfrow is a pitcher you can see making significant strides in a pro organization. There are plenty of starter traits here. In 73.2 innings in 2026, Renfrow managed a 4.67 FIP, while striking out 27.7% of hitters and walking just 7.9%.

Compared to the flashier, high-velocity pitchers in the 2026 draft, Brett Renfrow stands out as a lower-risk college starter. By selecting a strike-throwing right-hander with an ACC pedigree, the front office adds pitching depth to complement their offensive picks. If the Twins' development process can successfully unlock a bit more swing-and-miss capability from his secondary stuff, Renfrow could be a successful major leaguer.

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