2016 Minnesota Twins Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: B+ ... Top-end Talent: A- ... Depth: B ... Overall: B+

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: St Paul (AAA East)
Double-A: Wichita (AA Central)
High-A: Cedar Rapids (A+ Central)
Low-A: Fort Myers (A Southeast)
Rookie: FCL Twins (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Twins (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Byron Buxton (OF) ... 6-2, 190 ... R/R ... 22 ... 2012 (1) HS (GA) ... #1, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Elite athlete who just needs to stay healthy to realize vast potential. Has game-changing speed on base and in CF where he has plus range and arm. Swings very fast bat to make easy contact and has at least average power potential. Swing path more conducive to line drives, but has strength in wrists and arms to...

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