Minnesota Twins Earn Draft Praise from MLB Execs
The Minnesota Twins are an organization built upon development. Of course the Pohlad’s are terrible owners, but even a new group isn’t likely to sustain spending on a yearly basis. That means Derek Falvey and the rest of his infrastructure has to squeeze value out of every player.
MLB Pipeline continues to share their polling of current MLB executives, and those outside of the Twins organization stay heaping praise.
Drafting is a bonus for the Minnesota Twins
The most straightforward way for the Minnesota Twins to replenish their roster is through development. Identifying talent that can compete at the highest level, and then getting them there, is a key component for the building process. Jonathan Mayo shared that the opposition sees them as capable of doing so.
Minnesota isn’t the premier drafting team, but they are seen in a positive light. Los Angeles continues to succeed because they spend and acquire talent at a ridiculous pace. The Dodgers are able to part with prospects and sign the best free agents. The Twins don’t have that same formula, but they work well with what they have.
Last season the Twins saw a handful of top prospects graduate at the big league level. Their system remains one chock full of intriguing prospects. It got underrated praise from the same executives voting on their drafting prowess.
Arguably the most notable praise heaped upon the Twins organization is their ability to develop sleeper prospects. Last season Zebby Matthews made a meteoric rise to the big leagues despite being an 8th round pick.
August 25, 2024.@ZebbyMatthews against Cardinals.
— Twins Gems (@TwinsGems) November 21, 2024
5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K#MNTwins lose 3-2.
FACT: Zebby Matthews had a 2.70 ERA against National League opponents in 2024 (10.0 IP and 3 ER vs STL and SD). pic.twitter.com/ke3iL9dJgL
That’s not new for the organization. Bailey Ober was a 12th round selection and is now a mainstay in the rotation. Joe Ryan was acquired for the ghost of Nelson Cruz. Randy Dobnak started a playoff game out of nowhere. Multiple arms of the same ilk are on their way as well.
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If a team is going to operate on the fringes like the Twins are forced to do, then developing internal talent is a must. Derek Falvey has constructed a very strong infrastructure across the organization, and it continues to pay dividends.
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