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Minnesota Twins Top 30 Prospects Post-MLB Draft

By Otto Johnson

Alex Kirilloff of the Minnesota Twins bats and hits a home run during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on February 28, 2020 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
Alex Kirilloff of the Minnesota Twins bats and hits a home run during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on February 28, 2020 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /
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Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins fields during a team workout (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Twins Prospects No. 10-No. 6

No. 10: Matt Canterino, RHP

Expected 2020 Level: Rookie

Preseason Ranking: No. 9

Age: 22

Fastball: 55/Curveball: 50/Slider: 60/Changeup: 45/Control: 55/Overall: 55

I actually got to talk to Matt Canterino earlier this year, and learn more about him, and Canterino should shoot through the system once the teams are able to play again. Canterino has an excellent four pitch mix, and if he can nail that changeup down, he can be a No. 2 starter for the team at some point.

No. 9: Wander Javier, SS

Expected 2020 Level: A

Preseason Ranking: No. 8

Age: 21

Hit: 45/Power: 50/Run: 55/Arm: 55/Field: 60/Overall: 55

No Twins prospect had a higher ceiling when the Twins signed Wander Javier back in 2015. Unfortunately injuries and now COVID have wiped out a lot of his development time. His bat is lagging behind his other tools, which are MLB ready. He’s running out of time to reach that lofty potential.

No. 8: Ryan Jeffers, C

Expected 2020 Level: AA

Preseason Ranking: No. 7

Age: 22

Hit: 45/Power: 55/Run: 30/Arm: 55/Field: 60/Overall: 55

Ryan Jeffers looks every bit the part of the Twins’ backstop of the future. He’s got a solid arm, plays excellent defense and has a good amount of power. He’ll never run fast, but if that hit tool continues to develop, look for Jeffers and Garver to split time behind the dish really soon.

No. 7: Aaron Sabato, 1B

Expected 2020 Level: N/A

Preseason Ranking: N/A

Age: 21

Hit: 50/Power: 60/Run: 30/Arm: 35/Field: 50/Overall: 55

Aaron Sabato has top flight power and has a really solid hit tool, but that’s about it for the Twins’ 2020 first-round pick. He’s not fast, and his arm leaves a lot to be desired, meaning he’ll likely stick at first base. Hopefully his development helps with some of that, and we see him in the majors soon.

No. 6: Keoni Cavaco, SS

Expected 2020 Level: Rookie

Preseason Ranking: No. 6

Age: 19

Hit: 50/Power: 55/Run: 60/Arm: 55/Field: 55/Overall: 55

Keoni Cavaco is all about potential. Still one of the youngest players in the system, Cavaco has excellent tools, but in his first 25 games of pro ball, he struggled. The Twins still believe that he will develop into a stellar player, but Cavaco is still so raw.

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