Part 4: Seth's Updated Top 50 Twins Prospects (21-25)

That's a pretty strong group of 5 and I'd probably push four of them into the top 20, myself. We'll see who else is ranked.  Jay and Granite are both so close to the majors, I think they should be higher. Granite seems like a decent 4th OF/speed bench guy but b/c he's left handed, he's not a perfect fit for this squad. I'd like to include him in something this offseason when we try and improve our pitching.  Jay, if healthy, could really help the pen but, as you said, we've been saying that for years about several minor league arms.  We'll see.

Stewart is a lighting rod. We'll see how the season goes for him. I still like him. Rortvedt is a guy I'd have five spots higher but that's not really important. He - along with Miranda and Baddoo - were an amazing group of second round picks in 2016. Really enjoy watching those three develop for us.

Man, these are five super talented guys to be outside the top 20. Would you say the depth across the system is above average compared to the last 10-15 years?

Our peak years - say 2014 and 2015 - are untouchable overall but I would argue that our system depth now, after two really strong drafts is just as good as it ever was. The current top 10 won't be anywhere near those peak top 10s in depth or upside. 11-30, however, could be a wash or even go to the current system. We'll see.

Ten years ago everyone of these guys would be in the top 10. What vast improvement in our Minor League system.

Per BA: the top 4 were also in the top 100.

1. Matt Garza, rhp
2. Glen Perkins, lhp
3. Kevin Slowey, rhp
4. Chris Parmelee, of
5. Anthony Swarzak, rhp
6. Pat Neshek, rhp
7. Alexi Casilla, ss/2b
8. Joe Benson, of
9. Paul Kelly, ss
10. J.D. Durbin, rhp

Kind of hard to guess where these five guys would fit since we know what happened. 

Rortvedt has yet to impress me.  I think he is developing slower than I had expected and I am disappointed.  Top 40 yes, but not top 25 yet for me.  Jay is interesting because in the past as we read about him as a starter he was much more intriguing, but knowing that failed starters can be outstanding relievers I hope that he shines soon.

​Granite is interesting because this past year I would have thought he would be higher than this considering his year and his promotion to MLB.  Are the top 20 that good or is he overrated as a major leaguer?

Kohl Stewart keeps getting the same review - lots of stuff, does not strike anyone out.  For some reason his rankings and the words that are written about him to not correspond.

​The top 20 should be quite interesting.  

Rortvedt has yet to impress me.  I think he is developing slower than I had expected and I am disappointed.  Top 40 yes, but not top 25 yet for me.  Jay is interesting because in the past as we read about him as a starter he was much more intriguing, but knowing that failed starters can be outstanding relievers I hope that he shines soon.

​Granite is interesting because this past year I would have thought he would be higher than this considering his year and his promotion to MLB.  Are the top 20 that good or is he overrated as a major leaguer?

 

Kohl Stewart keeps getting the same review - lots of stuff, does not strike anyone out.  For some reason his rankings and the words that are written about him to not correspond.

​The top 20 should be quite interesting.  

very few 19 year olds start in full season ball. Most that do are first round HS picks, not 2nd round picks. I think you're probably being a bit hard on Rortvedt personally. His bat clearly wasn't ready, though he adjusted. I'm not sure what the plan here, whether that's to keep challenging him in an even tougher hitters league, or hold him back and see if his bat can catch up to his defense.

He's a very good prospect, though I don't expect to see him knocking on the door any time soon.

Yeah, I think people are focusing too much on Rortvedt's batting line and not considering the improvements made after that abysmal start and that he was in full season ball already.

, but it's a deep and intriguing system.

this.. this and this...

I started putting one together, but it has been very difficult this year. Lots of ceiling way down in the ranks. It's almost like our new FO made a lot of improvements in the development area and suddenly a lot more guys are showing promise...