5 Prospects the Twins Might Focus on with the #34 Overall MLB Draft Pick

Dillion Head looks great.  I would also add Colton Ledbetter to this list.

5 minutes ago, Dman said:

I think as noted pretty early on there were always going to be some good bats into the second round.  I wouldn't be surprised if the first three picks were bats for the Twins as I think there will be good value there.  I think the run on pitchers starts mid to late 2nd round IMO. Granted teams that want their pitcher can grab them earlier than that if they want but I think the elite to very god bat first position players will go first for the most part.

It is going to be interesting to see who the Twins get at number 5 and what is left when they get to 34 and 49.  There likely will be some good pitchers left on the board at 49 so that will be an interesting pick as they won't pick again until 82.  Lot's of pitchers will be off the board by pick 82.  Still there could be a really good bat at 49 so it could be a tough call especially since they seem to do well with pitchers in later rounds. It is gonna be a fun draft.  Can't wait.

Less than a month away.  Really excited to see what they get with those first 3 picks.  It looks like they are going to get a prep player at 5.  I am hoping a great college bat is there at 34.  Yet, I would be happy to get Dillion Head (HS).  My dream scenario is Langford falls in our lap at 5 and we get Dillion Head at 34.   There are several pitchers that look good that generally mock from 42-55.  Add Sykora/Owens or Sanders at 49 and that's one heck of a draft.   I guess if we are dreaming of the perfect scenario Cameron Johnson is still there at 49.

If we are let down by the first pick,  possibility they can have a major overpay at 34.   Jacob Gonzalez and then book ended with someone like Thomas White.  Or draft noble Meyer at an under slot contract and pick up a very good bat at the end of 34.  It would be getting cute,  but I would be fine with that I suppose.   Still hoping some how some way Langford drops to us at 5.  That would open up the rest of the draft for the way the Twins like to draft.  

Good list.

Based on recent mocks the consensus seems to be that Schanuel will go around the mid 20s probably.

The high school guys are probably around 50-50 to be available there.  I like the idea of possibly going with two HS guys in their first two picks, though I don't really know who to hope for out of the group that could figure to go at #34.

Hurley feels like the most likely based on their draft tendencies and his likelihood of being there (I'd set it probably a bit over 50%).

Keuhler could be a good pick there too, though this year in particular I wouldn't mind seeing them stick with their tendencies and go for bats with all 3 of their earliest picks.  I think there's just a ton of good depth among both HS and college bats that is going to last well through the first 50 picks.

Of those you listed, I'd lean toward Hurley or Head.  I still hope Skenes is there at #5 and the Twins take him.  They can focus on bats with the next two picks.  

38 minutes ago, TopGunn#22 said:

Of those you listed, I'd lean toward Hurley or Head.  I still hope Skenes is there at #5 and the Twins take him.  They can focus on bats with the next two picks.  

Everyone is raving about Skenes.  Hard to imagine the two prep bats going in front of Skenes.   Someone might get cute with an under slot signing in the first couple picks.  However, he also might just go first overall, and he does not make it past the 3rd pick.

I appreciate the article and the background on these prospects. Thanks! At this point, I hope they draft pitchers, pitchers, and even more pitchers. Find an infielder with a good arm and convert him to a pitcher (shades of Jacob DeGrom?), but just find us some good arms!

I agree Major League Ready.  I've just seen some talk that Skenes has a "chance" to actually fall to the Twins at #5 and faced with an opportunity to get that kind of pitching prospect with the #5 pick I'd SPRINT to the podium to draft him.  This centers around speculation that was posted here on TD that the Pirates LOVE Max Clark, a high school outfielder who is commonly projected to the Twins at #5.  If Pittsburgh took Clark #1 then Skenes could possibly fall to the Twins.  It's unlikely, but an interesting possibility.  

3 hours ago, Jamie Cameron said:

I hear that and it's logical. I just think, with the fourth largest bonus pool, you probably have enough money to get who you want through the draft anyways. $14,345,000 is going to go far.

To me though there 3 elite picks.  Crews, Langford, Skenes and the most likely scenario is those players effectively go chalk in the first 3 picks There is rumors and articles even on this site stating if Skenes is available or the high school bats the Twins would prefer to go a college bat route.  

Currently here is who most teams are tied to

Pirates -  Most likely Crews -  possibility of under slot deal to Clark

Nationals -  Skenes seems most likely,  and of the top 4 this is his most likely destination otherwise could drop.  Have done a lot of evaluation on Jenkins 

Tigers -  Tight lipped, but favor college bats.  If Crews were to somehow fall, Tigers scoop him up,  most likely Langford

Rangers - appears to prefer the high school players.  Currently most think Jenkins is rated higher than Clark

Crews is likely gone by pick 3 in any scenario.  Skenes is most likely picked at 2,  if not could drop to 5. Langford is most likely Detroit,  if something funky happened could fall to 5 and I believe this is the Twins ideal draft scenario.  The high school kids ultimately could go anywhere.  Maybe the Twins would pick one of the high school kids,  but they have preferred the college route due to less risk (think Cavaco).  The Twins do have the 4th most money, but for that to take place you are going to need 1 to 2 players do below market deals for the money to even come into play.  

If Charlee Soto is a available at 34, he is a no brainer, great pick!!!

Schanuel at 34 would be great.