Twins Minor League Hitter of the Month - August 2017

benji21 · September 8, 2017

Well, that came as advertised with some sizzling numbers! Badoo (and Miranda) seemed like daily names in the minor league reports. It's also nice to see some robust OBP's with some of these guys!

DocBauer · September 8, 2017

Wow, what a month of performers! Can't wait already to se how the various teams are stocked next season and what some of this talent does in 2018 with growth and new challenges.

Just a note I think you meant Badoo was milb "hitter" of the month and not "pitcher". Unless you're holding something out on us. Lol

rdehring · September 8, 2017

The name I find interesting here, Seth, is T.J. White. I don't follow this like I used to and to be honest, don't know much about him. Was this month a fluke? Or is he a potential big league third baseman? If so, might be arriving two years from now about the time the Twins will have some decisions to make about a new contract for their current third baseman.

Yoke · September 8, 2017

Blankenhorn's inconsistency is interesting. You can see the skills are there, but what makes those off months so far off?

Badoo sounds like he would be a fun player to watch. If he keeps it up, he could do two levels again next year, and maybe be up by the end of 2019 (that's probably rushing). So much outfield depth in the organization, and that's never a bad thing.

Seth Stohs · September 8, 2017

Did we get it right? Who would you have voted for? Here's a quick Twitter poll where you can help vote...

Seth Stohs · September 8, 2017

The name I find interesting here, Seth, is T.J. White. I don't follow this like I used to and to be honest, don't know much about him. Was this month a fluke? Or is he a potential big league third baseman? If so, might be arriving two years from now about the time the Twins will have some decisions to make about a new contract for their current third baseman.

He's a good player. Stocky guy, but very strong and surprisingly quick. Fun to watch. Really good kid. But he's already 25, so he has a chance, but it'll be tough to crack 3B with the Twins in the next couple of years.

Seth Stohs · September 8, 2017

Blankenhorn's inconsistency is interesting. You can see the skills are there, but what makes those off months so far off?

Badoo sounds like he would be a fun player to watch. If he keeps it up, he could do two levels again next year, and maybe be up by the end of 2019 (that's probably rushing). So much outfield depth in the organization, and that's never a bad thing.

I don't think those bad months are unique to such your players. The difference is that a lot of young players aren't capable of putting up those incredible months. So, more consistency (which typically eventually happens) will have a higher ceiling than most players. That's - at least for me - why Blankenhorn is such an intriguing prospect. He's got real good talent, but it is a long season and those valleys weren't pretty. Lots of swing and miss.

And yes, I think that's pretty aggressive for Baddoo, but he is incredibly talented.

Thrylos · September 8, 2017

Really excited about Baddoo. He made leaps and bounds as far as development went this year and should be in the conversation for a top 10 prospect

Rooker might be the steal of the draft. I can see him with the Twins some time next season and replacing Mauer at 1B in 2019. Aggressive somewhat, but I think that it is realistic (but we got to see how he will play in Chattanooga next season.)

Good to see Blackenhorn pick it up as well. Interesting to see where he will end up position wise.

From the Forgotten Affiliate:

Yeremi De La Cruz .364/.450/.576, 6 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Alberoni Nunez .311/.429/.533, 9 BB, 9 K, 1 HR, 6 SB
Samuel Vasquez .319/.439/.489, 9 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 13 SB
Ruben Santana .327/.421/.469, 8 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 2 SB

Yoke · September 8, 2017

I don't think those bad months are unique to such your players. The difference is that a lot of young players aren't capable of putting up those incredible months. So, more consistency (which typically eventually happens) will have a higher ceiling than most players. That's - at least for me - why Blankenhorn is such an intriguing prospect. He's got real good talent, but it is a long season and those valleys weren't pretty. Lots of swing and miss.

And yes, I think that's pretty aggressive for Baddoo, but he is incredibly talented.

Very aggressive. I write that as the absolute best case scenario. Would you think the odds are higher of late 2020 or 2021 if he keeps putting up the numbers he did this year?

diehardtwinsfan · September 8, 2017

If Badoo continues doing what he's doing, he'll be in the top 100 next year. Blankenhorn too I suspect.

Rooker has shown the ability to quickly adjust to the pace of pro work. He started out slow in Etown and then took off. Same thing in FTM. I suspect he starts next year in AA, and while I don't see him in MN in 2018, I'll be real surprised if he's not in conversation for starting 1B in 2019.

Seth Stohs · September 8, 2017

Very aggressive. I write that as the absolute best case scenario. Would you think the odds are higher of late 2020 or 2021 if he keeps putting up the numbers he did this year?

Just guessing:

2018 - Cedar Rapids

2019 - Ft. Myers

2020 - Chattanooga

2021 - Rochester and Twins?

Even that is pretty standard. Many of the top guys will maybe do a half-year somewhere, but even some of the good prospects will repeat, or spend an extra half-season at a level... So hard to know.

Steve Lein · September 8, 2017

I don't think Baddoo's in the top 100 conversation, usually rookie level numbers have little effect on that.

Perform in Cedar Rapids though, and he'll start earning more time/looks from evaluators and you never know.

Lots of Rooker votes in the poll, and I agree that he's deserving (I think he's going to be recognized more than expected next week in our Award series), but this is Baddoo's award. I think the .504 OBP ends that conversation on its own. That's incredible!

Mike Sixel · September 8, 2017

I know* that Eric L on Fangraphs has said that if people think Badoo's power is legit, he'll make some top 100 lists, or just miss.

*or maybe KLAW, or someone else on FG, but I think it was Eric

diehardtwinsfan · September 9, 2017

I don't think Baddoo's in the top 100 conversation, usually rookie level numbers have little effect on that.

Perform in Cedar Rapids though, and he'll start earning more time/looks from evaluators and you never know.

Lots of Rooker votes in the poll, and I agree that he's deserving (I think he's going to be recognized more than expected next week in our Award series), but this is Baddoo's award. I think the .504 OBP ends that conversation on its own. That's incredible!

Should clarify I was referring to this time next year... not when lists come out early next year.

scottz · September 10, 2017

Badoo is goodoo.

caninatl04 · September 12, 2017

Really excited about Baddoo. He made leaps and bounds as far as development went this year and should be in the conversation for a top 10 prospect

Rooker might be the steal of the draft. I can see him with the Twins some time next season and replacing Mauer at 1B in 2019. Aggressive somewhat, but I think that it is realistic (but we got to see how he will play in Chattanooga next season.)

Good to see Blackenhorn pick it up as well. Interesting to see where he will end up position wise.

From the Forgotten Affiliate:
Yeremi De La Cruz .364/.450/.576, 6 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Alberoni Nunez .311/.429/.533, 9 BB, 9 K, 1 HR, 6 SB
Samuel Vasquez .319/.439/.489, 9 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 13 SB
Ruben Santana .327/.421/.469, 8 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 2 SB

Be aware! About a month ago, I not only pointed out that there were a number of DSL players hitting the proverbial cover off the ball, but that, by nay measure, they were doing so by 20 points.

caninatl04 · September 12, 2017

Hi Seth;

I've been following Johnathan Rodriguez for a few months now. Obviously the numbers speak for themselves. But at 27, are we looking at a 16 year old tee-ing off on Little League opponents?

(More precisely, a 27 year old versus 23 year olds).

Does his age / level suggest AAA at 28? The pros at 29?

Thanks

Doctor Wu · September 15, 2017

Just for the name alone, Akil Baddoo, this kid rates highly. But the bonus is that he seems to have all the right tools to reach the majors. Hope the climb continues.

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