DaShawn Keirsey, OF
Back in November the Twins opted not to protect DaShawn Keirsey from the Rule 5 Draft which raised some concern among fans that a potential impact prospect might be stolen by another team. That didn't happen, and now we're going to see if the hype was worth it during Spring Training.
He wasn't protected, which means the Twins weren't ready to add him to the 40-man roster but he can prove his worth by building on a strong 2023 season.
Keirsey started the year in Double-A but jumped up a level after 91 games at Wichita. After arriving at St. Paul he hit .264/.375/.364 with a double, three triples, and two home runs in 39 games which came on the heels of him slashing .305/.363/.488 earlier in the season.
DaShawn Keirsey is our @Twins MiLB Hitter of the Week💥
— Twins Player Development (@TwinsPlayerDev) August 27, 2023
In 4 games this week, Keirsey went 5-14 with a HR, 2B, 3 BBs, and 5 RBI
Over the last 10 games since getting promoted to @StPaulSaints, he is slashing .382/.475/.559 with a 1.034 OPS 👀#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/xZ9uusYhBp
It's not just some potential offense that he brings, as Keirsey is a speed demon who could end up being the fastest player in the organization if it were put to a test. He projects as a utility outfielder who can play all three positions, which is a huge selling point considering how the Twins still need to figure out some corner outfield depth heading into the season.
Trading Nick Gordon to Miami subtracted a do-it-all player that Minnesota loves to plug into the lineup but Keirsey could prove to be a worthy replacement.