Honorable mentions:
Name: Engelb Vielma
Position: SS Age: 21
Height: 5’11” Weight: 150 lbs.
Throws: Right Bats: Both
Acquired: Signed as an amateur free agent in 2011
Name: Levi Michael
Position: 2B Age: 24
Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 lbs.
Throws: Right Bats: Both
Acquired: Drafted 30th overall in 2011
Name: Yorman Landa
Position: RP Age: 21
Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 lbs.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Acquired: Signed as an amateur free agent in 2010
Name: Mitch Garver
Position: C Age: 25
Height: 6’1” Weight: 220 lbs.
Throws: Right Bats: Both
Acquired: 9th round draft pick in 2013
Name: Travis Harrison
Position: 3B Age: 23
Height: 6’1” Weight: 215 lbs.
Throws: Right Bats: Right
Acquired: Drafted 50th overall in 2011
The fact that these five players aren’t in the top 20 is a testament to the strength of the Twins’ system. Most other clubs would love to be so deep. The Twins also possess many talented and exciting prospects who aren’t on our top 20 list and who weren’t mentioned here. The honorable mentions list could have been much longer but we decided to only list those players who received top 20 votes.
We will begin our Top 20 Prospect countdown in earnest tomorrow. Check back here for #20.