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    Twins Daily's 2025 MLB Draft Day 2 Thread -- updated with each pick

    The Twins added four players on Sunday night and will add 17 more on Monday.

    Jeremy Nygaard

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    The Twins completed their first night of the draft on Sunday night and, in a change from years prior, will complete their draft today. 

    Monday's portion of the draft, which will include rounds 4 through 20, will begin at 10:30 a.m. CT.

    Keep up to date with the Twins Draft Tracker.

    A quick recap from yesterday:

    1 (16) - Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest
    21 years old. 6-3, 190. #18 on the Consensus Board

    Comp A (36) - Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama
    21 years old. 6-6, 250. #32 on the Consensus Board

    2 (54) - Quentin Young, 3B, Oaks Christian (CA) HS
    18 years old. 6-5, 215. #51 on the Consensus Board

    3 (88) - James Ellwanger, RHP, Dallas Baptist
    21 years old. 6-5, 205. #87 on the Consensus Board


    4 (119) - Jason Reitz, RHP, Oregon
    21 years old. 6-11, 215. #208 on the Consensus Board

    After missing his senior season of high school in California following Tommy John surgery, Reitz had two up-and-down years pitching mostly in relief at St. Mary's before throwing relatively well in the Cape Cod League a summer ago and transferring to Oregon. He began the year once again as a reliever with mixed results, but he took an opportunity as the Ducks' Sunday starter at the beginning of April and ran with it, posting a 2.50 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP over seven starts before regional play. A gangly presence on the mound at 6-foot-11, Reitz does have the chance to start with four potential pitches to work on as he moves forward in his fastball, cutter, slider and changeup. He and the Ducks have a tendency to pitch a little backwards and lean too heavily on his mid-80s cutter, though it has the chance to be a solid pitch. His fastball has been up to 97-98 mph, sitting more around 93, and he shows off the makings of a separate slider and a decent changeup. Reitz has struggled to be a consistent strike-thrower throughout his college career, though he found the zone more as a starter in the second half of this spring. He also doesn't take full advantage of his size, with a short stride to the plate cutting off what could be impressive extension. Not everyone loves pitchers this big, but his improvement as Oregon moved into postseason play and the possibility of unlocking more with some delivery tweaks could be very intriguing. - MLB.com

     

    5 (149) - Matt Barr, RHP, SUNY Niagara CC (NY)
    19 years old. 6-6, 195. #151 on the Consensus Board

    Niagara County Community College, now known as SUNY Niagara, has had 10 players drafted from the program, including two pitchers in the 2023 class led by Brewers third-rounder Ryan Birchard. Barr has the chance to join Birchard as just the second Thunderwolves player to go in the top five rounds after vaulting to the top of junior college prospects lists this spring and making scouts log the miles up close to Lake Ontario to check him out. At 6-foot-6, the long-limbed Barr oozes projection from the mound, and he already has some pretty exciting now stuff. He throws everything with a ton of spin, including a fastball he can crank up to 97 mph with good life. Both his slider and curve register elite-level spin rates and help him miss a ton of bats at the NJCAA DIII level. Barr's control will need refinement; he's shown he can be around the strike zone, but his command can be scattered. There's conviction among scouts that, given the ease of operation and the loose and athletic delivery, he'll be a decent strike-thrower in time. He's a bit raw, but the ingredients are all there, including the ability to add strength, to make him an intriguing early-round possibility. - MLB.com

    6 (179) - Bruin Agbayani, SS, Saint Louis (HI) School
    18 years old. 6-2, 185. 

    Parents always hope their kids will surpass their achievements and there's no question that Benny Agbayani, a 30th-round pick in 1993 who spent parts of five seasons in the big leagues, wants that for his son Bruin, the top player coming out of Hawaii in this Draft class. The high school shortstop proved his mettle at events like the Area Code Games and Perfect Game's WWBA world championship last fall, then made a strong impression with a hard-hit triple and some impressive on-base skills during the MLB Draft Combine High School Game in June. The Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year, the younger Agbayani is a couple of inches taller than his dad and unlike Benny, he hits left-handed. Bruin's feel to hit is his carrying tool, with at least above-average bat speed and a feel for finding the barrel and controlling the zone. There's some loft to his pull side, as evidenced when he turned around a 93 mph fastball at the Combine for his 106 mph triple to right-center field. It's a hit-over-power profile right now, with more gap pop than anything, though it's not too hard to dream on more damage in the future. An above-average runner who is aggressive on the basepaths, Agbayani's bat comes with some questions about where he can play defensively at the next level. He probably doesn't have the actions or hands to stay on the dirt, with the best option likely to be left field. He's committed to Michigan if the Draft doesn't go his way. - MLB.com

     

    7 (209) - Jacob McCombs, OF, UC-Irvine
    21 years old. 6-2, 200. (Draft-eligible sophomore)

    UC Irvine made it to the postseason in 2024 but lost to Oregon State in Regional play. The Anteaters used the portal to bring in reinforcements to build a potentially better roster, and the nationally ranked club has been led in 2025 by a pair of transfers, shortstop Colin Yeaman and McCombs, an outfielder who moved over from San Diego State after only 81 at-bats as a freshman there. The move has paid off, as McCombs has performed his way onto a short list of intriguing Draft-eligible sophomores. McCombs is an aggressive left-handed hitter who has shown a propensity for making contact. He rarely strikes out, but walks even less, and he likely will have to tone down his desire to swing at everything at the next level. Not everyone loves his swing and setup, as he starts with very high hands over his shoulder, though it's worked for him. He's also shown he can tap into some raw power as well, with a short swing despite the mechanics. Strong and athletic, McCombs is more of an average runner, though his speed plays a tick better when he's in the outfield; some scouts think he has a chance to stick in center field long-term as at least an average defender with an average arm. He makes the most of his abilities with an all-out approach, with a chance to be at least a solid fourth outfielder-type who has the skills to play all three outfield spots. - MLB.com

    8 (239) - Ryan Sprock, 3B, Elon University
    21 years old. 5-10, 205. 

    Slashed .321/.411/.593 with 14 home runs and also pitched (19 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings with a fastball up to 96 mph) for Elon, but will ditch pitching. Fringe defender. Sprocked had entered the transfer portal after the season.

    9 (269) - Justin Mitrovich, RHP, Elon University
    22 years old. 6-3, 200. 

    The draw of Mitrovich are his secondary pitches. He has a plus changeup and an above-average slider. His 95.3 mph fastball was the fourth-fastest at the combine. He's a strike-thrower already and has more room to fill out physically. Profiles as a starter.

    10 (299) - Shai Robinson, SS, Illinois St
    21 years old. 6-1, 195. 

    Smooth and athletic. Plus-arm with raw power. May not be a shortstop long-term. 

     

    11 (329) - Ryan Daniels, 2B, Connecticut
    21 years old. 6-1, 200. 

    The Big East Player of the Year in 2025 was at part-time starter at UConn for his first two years before moving into the role full-time in 2025. After hitting three home runs in his first two years, he turned the corner as a junior sending 18 balls over the fence. He walked almost as many times (40) and he struck out (41) and his slash line of .365/.476/.744 in 2025 came out of nowhere after hitting .197/.329/.377 as a sophomore.

    12 (359) - Kolten Smith, RHP, Georgia
    21 years old. 6-3, 208. 

    Smith entered the year as a potential second-round pick, but a rough spring (5.23 ERA, albeit with 58 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings) dinged his stock. He lost velocity and trust in his fastball, which topped out at 93 mph after reaching 96 in the past, and became overly dependent on his plus mid-80s sweeper. At his best, he's a four-pitch starter who provides strikes. - MLB.com

    13 (389) - Callan Fang, RHP, Harvard
    21 years old. 6-3, 208. 

     

    14 (419) - Merit Jones, RHP, Utah
    21 years old. 6-4, 200. 

    A Twins redraft (20th round in 2024), Jones is committed to Houston for his senior year after spending his collegiate career at Utah. Jones had an impressive showing in the Draft League, striking out 33 in 21 innings and having a sub-0.9  WHIP. He throws five pitches with a fastball that tops out at 95 mph.

    15 (449) - Reed Moring, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
    20 years old. 6-1, 190. 

    Moring has primarily been a reliever during his time at UCSB, but started this summer on the Cape. In his college career, Moring struck out 94 in exactly 100 innings and struck out 21 in 17 2/3 innings as a junior. 

     

    16 (479) - Jonathan Stevens, RHP, Alabama
    20 years old. 6-1, 215. (Draft-eligible sophomore)

    The Twins draft their fourth pitcher from Alabama in the last four years only the uniqueness here is that Stevens hasn't thrown a single pitch for the Crimson Tide. He struck out 13 in 11 innings over six appearances. Committed to UAB with three years of eligibility left. Fastball up to 98 mph. 90 mph cutter, mid-80s slider, low-80s spiltter. Schedule to pitch in the Cape Cod All-Star Game on Saturday.

    17 (509) - JP Smith II, 3B, Sacramento State
    21 years old. 6-2, 240. 

    After hitting 22 home runs in 2024, the power backed up in 2024, but the batting average went out and the strikeout-rate dropped. The Twins usually lean into guys who played well on the Cape, but Smith really struggled there in 2024, posting an OPS of .477. Defensively, while being drafted as a third baseman, Smith is most likely destined to be a first baseman given his build and the fact that he's played only one game at 3B (in summer league) in the last three years.

    Smith is a big-bodied first base/DH type with plus raw power. There are swing-and-miss concerns he’ll have to address once he gets to the pro game, but his ability to drive the ball to all fields could be interesting in the later rounds. He’s a below average defender. - MLB.com

    18 (539) - Matthew Dalquist, RHP, UC San Diego
    22 years old. 5-10, 195.  (Senior)

    Dalquist made 31 starts in his college career. He struck out 67 in his last 81 1/3 innings. Dalquist had a rough go on the Cape in 2024, allowing 26 earned runs in only 19 2/3 innings. 

     

    19 (569) - Matthew Becker, LHP, South Carolina
    22 years old. 6-3, 215.  (Senior)

    Becker profiles as a two-pitcher reliever who has put up impressive strikeout numbers (12.2 K/9) throughout his entirely collegiate career. 

    20 (599) - Michael Hilker, RHP, Arizona
    21 years old. 6-1, 190. 

    Hilker spent one year in Arizona after transferring from DIII UW-Whitewater. As a Wildcat, he struggled to a 6.45 ERA and a K/9 of under 8. But in his sophomore season as a Warhawk, he had 0.87 WHIP and a K/9 of 12.0 in 87 1/3 innings.


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    3 minutes ago, Dman said:

    I don't normally post the full writeups from pay sites, but on this one I am a little confused because the evals seem so different.  One has him as plus hitter the other does not.  One has him staying at short theother does not.

    BA

    Robinson is a smooth and athletic shortstop with a lean, 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. He’s a glove-first prospect who moves around the infield with fluidity and can make highlight reel, acrobatic diving plays. He’s got enough arm strength for shortstop and knows when to let fly on his throws, with a quick exchange when necessary as well. Offensively, Robinson is a patient and selective hitter, but one who also has a pull-heavy approach and can be exposed by soft stuff on the outer third. Teams’ conviction levels in Robinson’s hit tool could vary considering he never hit above .269 in the Missouri Valley Conference. He’s not a huge power threat or standout runner, but he does have solid on-base ability and is an efficient base stealer. He’s plenty quick enough to stick at shortstop in the long run—provided he can hit enough to climb the ladder in pro ball.

     

    FSS

    CARRYING TOOL: Hit: 55 Arm: 55

    Robinson has had a rollercoaster career at Illinois State, but he's finally seemed to turn a corner. His freshman campaign in 2023 was limited after he broke both hamate bones in his hands. He then played just half of the program's games as a sophomore, again missing half the season due to injury. The metrics point to a player who should continue to blossom and come into his own as July approaches.

    Robinson has always been a gifted player in the box. He's always shown a knack for putting bat on ball and laying off pitchers' pitches. He's a passive hitter who lets the game come to him, pulling the trigger only when he gets his pitch. That selective approach has pushed him into pitchers' counts too often, however. He was a slap-happy hitter his first two seasons in college. But Robinson got in the weight room this past spring/summer and now is a far more physical player. He played summer ball in the Northwoods League and was one of the more impactful sticks in the wood bat league. His eight homers in 52 games were three more than he'd posted his entire collegiate career. He showed improved peak exit velocities and scouts now believe he has a chance to tap into 15-20 homers as a pro; solid-average raw power. He's got a noisy swing with moving parts and triggers that vary from at-bat to at-bat. To this point, those parts of his swing have not gotten him in trouble, but they have resulted in high ground ball rates. He's an instinctual player who reacts in the box and uses his twitch to impact the baseball. He'll need to continue to show that blend of hit tool and punch if he's to capitalize on what some believe to be top-three round upside this July.

    As noted, Robinson is twitchy, but he's not necessarily a fast player. He's a fringe-average runner but can clock into another gear on balls in the gap. He's unlikely to ever be a base-stealing threat. Defensively, he's a reliable glove who can play all three infield positions. It's a plus throwing arm, so handling the left side of the infield in that regard is no issue. Robinson struggles with range to his right, so he'll likely be moved off shortstop in a full-time capacity at the next level, but it's a profile that plays nicely at third base and he's plenty comfortable at second base as well.

    Robinson doesn't have the size or speed of Kristian Campbell, but he ticks some of the same boxes the former Georgia Tech standout did in 2023. He may be a swing adjustment away from unlocking a new gear.

    To me, Robinson looks like a raw talent. He improved his BA, Hr, and BB/KK ratio from year one to year three. He showed decent power in his last year. I think his numbers look a little odd because of his injuries in both his Freshman and Sophomore years. The tools are there; the Twins system has to get it out of him.

    4 minutes ago, Dman said:

    Round 11 is always interesting as teams often times take a chance on guy who might not sign and will go above slot.  Wondering what the Twins do in that spot this year.

    Maybe a Taylor Rogers-esque pitcher????

    24 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

    To me, Robinson looks like a raw talent. He improved his BA, Hr, and BB/KK ratio from year one to year three. He showed decent power in his last year. I think his numbers look a little odd because of his injuries in both his Freshman and Sophomore years. The tools are there; the Twins system has to get it out of him.

    Late bloomer? Barely played his first 2 seasons and started to bloom in a summer league in 2024 that carried over in to his 2025 season. But the AVG still seems really low for a college prospect. Can he become.more aggressive and lower that OB% for more actual hitting prowess?

    7 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

    Huhh, my son played BAA baseball and 9th grade basketball against the Brewers 8th rounder.  I did hear he hit 97 with his fastball this year.  He's supposed to go to the U of M.

    That's pretty cool. He looks convincing to me, also a typical Brewers pick in these later rounds.

     

    https://x.com/Jaku_Throws/status/1887318081975775603?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1887318081975775603|twgr^aa739c6b40a2b1fe55973a7515dd833ddc06ded8|twcon^s1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Flive-story%2Fsports%2Fmlb%2Fbrewers%2F2025%2F07%2F14%2Flive-updates-milwaukee-brewers-mlb-draft-picks%2F85192422007%2F

    34 minutes ago, Dman said:

    Round 11 is always interesting as teams often times take a chance on guy who might not sign and will go above slot.  Wondering what the Twins do in that spot this year.

    HS kids in rounds 2 and 6 for the Twins which is unusual. I'd guess that would hinder their ambition and ability to go for over slot tomorrow.

    Daniels is another interesting pick and as I thought they took him at 11 in case they can't get him to sign.  I would say he couldn't end up in a much better organization than Minnesota but that will be up to him.

    https://www.ctpost.com/sports/uconn/article/ryan-daniels-mlb-draft-2025-uconn-baseball-20764893.php

    Stats from last year are very good.

     

    • Glossary
    Year Age AgeDif Tm Lg Lev Aff G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB
    College (3 seasons)   College   116 465 373 105 115 25 6 22 108 31 5 72 83 .308 .430 .584 1.014 218 2 11 4 5 1
    Other (2 seasons)   Other   23 79 64 10 19 5 0 2 17 9 1 13 13 .297 .418 .469 .886 30   1 0 1 1
    All Levels (4 Seasons)       139 544 437 115 134 30 6 24 125 40 6 85 96 .307 .428 .568 .995 248   12 4 6 2
    2022 18 -1.8 New Britain FCBL Smr   8 32 27 5 9 2 0 1 9 7 0 4 6 .333 .406 .519 .925 14   0 0 1 0
    2023 19 -2.7 Connecticut BigE NCAA   42 138 110 26 30 8 2 1 20 16 1 21 28 .273 .401 .409 .811 45 1 4 1 2 0
    2023 19 -1.6 Bristol NECL Smr   15 47 37 5 10 3 0 1 8 2 1 9 7 .270 .426 .432 .858 16   1 0 0 1
    2024 20 -1.7 Connecticut BigE NCAA   20 75 60 10 11 2 0 3 13 5 1 11 14 .183 .319 .367 .686 22 0 1 3 0 0
    2025 21 -0.3 Connecticut BigE NCAA   54 252 203 69 74 15 4 18 75 10 3 40 41 .365 .476 .744 1.220 151 1 6 0 3 1
    8 minutes ago, Dman said:

    Daniels is another interesting pick and as I thought they took him at 11 in case they can't get him to sign.  I would say he couldn't end up in a much better organization than Minnesota but that will be up to him.

    https://www.ctpost.com/sports/uconn/article/ryan-daniels-mlb-draft-2025-uconn-baseball-20764893.php

    Stats from last year are very good.

     

    • Glossary
    Year Age AgeDif Tm Lg Lev Aff G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB
    College (3 seasons)   College   116 465 373 105 115 25 6 22 108 31 5 72 83 .308 .430 .584 1.014 218 2 11 4 5 1
    Other (2 seasons)   Other   23 79 64 10 19 5 0 2 17 9 1 13 13 .297 .418 .469 .886 30   1 0 1 1
    All Levels (4 Seasons)       139 544 437 115 134 30 6 24 125 40 6 85 96 .307 .428 .568 .995 248   12 4 6 2
    2022 18 -1.8 New Britain FCBL Smr   8 32 27 5 9 2 0 1 9 7 0 4 6 .333 .406 .519 .925 14   0 0 1 0
    2023 19 -2.7 Connecticut BigE NCAA   42 138 110 26 30 8 2 1 20 16 1 21 28 .273 .401 .409 .811 45 1 4 1 2 0
    2023 19 -1.6 Bristol NECL Smr   15 47 37 5 10 3 0 1 8 2 1 9 7 .270 .426 .432 .858 16   1 0 0 1
    2024 20 -1.7 Connecticut BigE NCAA   20 75 60 10 11 2 0 3 13 5 1 11 14 .183 .319 .367 .686 22 0 1 3 0 0
    2025 21 -0.3 Connecticut BigE NCAA   54 252 203 69 74 15 4 18 75 10 3 40 41 .365 .476 .744 1.220 151 1 6 0 3 1

    Wow, what a year. He has all the weight on this decision. He has one year left of eligibility if he wasn't going to sign, and he's more than happy to go back to school if it isn't the right fit for him. He's a 2B but could move over to SS  with some work. He explained that his SB numbers were down because one of the best hitters in the Country bats behind him, so he wasn't as aggressive about stealing. He also said he was more aggressive at taking extra bases and going from first to third on singles.

    Kolten Smith from Georgia next. The RH junior has a good 6' 3" 210 lb frame and comes from a good school/conference. He's spent time in the rotation as well as the pen. Basically he's allowed a hit per IP and 3.8 BB per 9. But he also K'd 12.2 per 9.

    So there's definitely something to work with there. But there's also control issues. He might just be a true reliever, though I'm sure he will get an opportunity to start initially.

    Interestingly, he announced in June he was leaving Georgia via the transfer portal, but I didn't see any destination announced.

    Just now, Dman said:

    Last two picks look like they need fastball help.  Hopefully the Twins can fix that and get those K rates up.

    Callan Fang from Harvard seems to rely on his secondary pitches. He has a plus curveball and changeup, as you mentioned, maybe they can add some velocity and/or movement to the fastball?

    In what has to end being the best NAME the Twins select this draft, comes Callen Fang, RHP from Harvard.

    6' 3" and 215 lbs, continuing a trend of arms 6' 2" or taller. While SSS, he put up some really excellent numbers playing in the Futures Collegiate League, but pretty pedestrian numbers for Harvard. 

    Career 4.54 ERA, hit per 9, 1.375 WHIP, and 10.4 K per 9. Nothing bad, but nothing great either. Who knows about potential and what they see in him, just pedestrian numbers to this point.

    1 minute ago, DocBauer said:

    In what has to end being the best NAME the Twins select this draft, comes Callen Fang, RHP from Harvard.

    6' 3" and 215 lbs, continuing a trend of arms 6' 2" or taller. While SSS, he put up some really excellent numbers playing in the Futures Collegiate League, but pretty pedestrian numbers for Harvard. 

    Career 4.54 ERA, hit per 9, 1.375 WHIP, and 10.4 K per 9. Nothing bad, but nothing great either. Who knows about potential and what they see in him, just pedestrian numbers to this point.

    Yeah FSS says the following "Fang is the rare Ivy Leaguer making a push to get drafted awfully high in 2025. He a physically matured 6-foot-3-inch righty with a quick arm. He's a pitcher, not a thrower. The stuff might not overwhelm, but the execution can."

    This is the Twins typical arm that can throw strikes and work on upping the fastball to make the secondaries better.  Doesn't always work, but when it does good things happen. I agree probably a pen arm.  Fastball can likely play in shorter stints and he has quality secondaries to work with. Risky profile but we are in the 13th round now.

    14 minutes ago, Dman said:

    Last two picks look like they need fastball help.  Hopefully the Twins can fix that and get those K rates up.

    For as much as I'm burned out with the current leaders of this team, I can't deny that increasing Ks and velocity is absolutely in their wheelhouse.

    I assume this is the same Merit Jones they tried to to sign in 2024 and should sign in 2025? Not sure what the attraction is here as the WHiP has always been way too high and his K rate was worse this year than last.  Must see something they can fix?

    1 hour ago, Dman said:

    I assume this is the same Merit Jones they tried to to sign in 2024 and should sign in 2025? Not sure what the attraction is here as the WHiP has always been way too high and his K rate was worse this year than last.  Must see something they can fix?

    Has to be the same guy. (I mean, same school even). I love 6' 4" 200lb pitchers with some upside, especially late, but his numbers certainly don't scream "draft me again after a worse season the next". BUT, his numbers, even SSS, in his summer league appearances were really good. I wonder if that's why they selected him again? Still, I don't see the attraction. Obviously the scouts see something way beyond the numbers, because the numbers say undraftable.

    1 minute ago, DocBauer said:

    Has to be the same guy. (I mean, same school even). I love 6' 4" 200lb pitchers with some upside, especially late, but his numbers certainly don't scream "draft me again after a worse season the next". BUT, his numbers, even SSS, in his summer league appearances were really good. I wonder if that's why they selected him again? Still, I don't see the attraction. Obviously the scouts see something way beyond the numbers, because the numbers say undraftable.

    Yeah has to be the frame and something they feel they can fix in the delivery.  The numbers just aren't there.

    I know this wasn't the deepest draft, and I expected the Twins to take a lot of arms after focusing so hard on position players in 2024, and spending their $ on early picks, but from Fang in the 13th or maybe Jones in the 14th on, I'm really not sure what they were doing. 

    I mean, Boring looks maxed out physically and has poor numbers, including BB and K.  Stevens from Alabama never played for Alabama. Looks like a small school or JC kid who was going to transfer in. Only 33 IP in summer ball. I'm guessing a number of injuries? Dalquist is maxed out at 5' 10" 195lbs and no great numbers either.

    I'm more interested in 19th rounder Becker, LHRP who BB WAY too many at 4.7, but also K'd 12.2. At least he's a LH pen option with K ability. And 20th rounder Hiker had a good 2023 in the pen for lower level Wisconsin-Whitewater, a really good 2024 as a starter there, and then a poor 2025 after transferring to Arizona, though his WHIP and K numbers were solid. I'm betting he goes back to AZ for 2026.

    FWIW, 17th rounder JP Smith II has had a really nice career at Sacramento State for 3yrs. .297/ .372/ .581/ .953 quad slash line with solid power numbers. But while listed as a 3B on the Draft Tracker, he's really only played 1B. So I don't know what to think about him.

    For the most part, I feel good about 1-12/13. After that it feels like a handful of fliers that I just generally don't see the attraction to.

    12 minutes ago, Fatbat said:

    I bet we sign all 20. Most of the late picks are college guys with little or no eligibility left. 

    You might be right, but Hiker in the 20th round should probably go back to Arizona for his senior year. Not sure if smaller school 1B Smith II is looking for a senior season at a D1 school. 16th rounder has never thrown for a school, only summer leagues. Might he try to actually throw for a school for 1yr and see if he can improve his status?

    21 minutes ago, Fatbat said:

    13 pitchers, 6 IF, 1 OF (LHB) perfect mix except no Cal Bodine. They will regret not drafting him. You heard it here first.  The 2025 Draft was a huge success!

    You might be right. Drafting catchers early is always a crapshoot unless you have access to someone special. So many just never hit their way out of a paper bag, never learn to be quality backstops even if they have a good bat and move elsewhere, or their bat is too good to leave behind the plate so they again move elsewhere. 

    Still, I'm surprised the Twins didn't draft a single backstop for depth at least. But they did draft 2 pretty interesting ones last year. I'm still surprised for depth reasons though.

    Benny Agbayani. 

    In 2000, the Mets played the Cubs in one of those early season Japan games. Agbayani hit an 11th-inning pinch hit grand slam to win the game.

    We had our fantasy draft on the night before the “regular” season started and had decided that the Japan games would count for stats. Late in the draft, I picked him up for the grand slam. After the first week I waived him, since he wasn’t expected to play. 

    He ended up playing quite a bit and finished with 15 homers and 60 RBIs, which in our pretty deep league is a solid showing for a fourth or fifth outfielder. 

    May Bruin similarly exceed expectations. May the Twins not give up on him too quickly. 

    42 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

    You might be right. Drafting catchers early is always a crapshoot unless you have access to someone special. So many just never hit their way out of a paper bag, never learn to be quality backstops even if they have a good bat and move elsewhere, or their bat is too good to leave behind the plate so they again move elsewhere. 

    Still, I'm surprised the Twins didn't draft a single backstop for depth at least. But they did draft 2 pretty interesting ones last year. I'm still surprised for depth reasons though.

    My guess is the Olivar gets on the 40 man and is the backup C out of spring training next year. 
    Im still GEEKED about our first 4 picks. All could be special!! They drafted some absolute studs!




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