The Minnesota Twins selected left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of high school. The 20-year-old impressed during his first professional season (2025), posting a 3.19 ERA with 83 strikeouts and 40 walks in 62 innings over 19 starts across both Single-A levels.
When drafted, Hill's fastball averaged 93-95 mph. He consistently hit 97 mph and reached 99 mph last year. The southpaw just brought his velocity to the next level, creating excitement among Twins Territory.
Twins pitching prospect Dasan Hill excites fans after lighting up radar gun, surging in rankings
Dasan Hill running 100 mph fastballs past Quentin Young is a really fun #MNTwins spring training scene. https://t.co/udFNJNjnN3
— JD Cameron (@J_D_Cameron) March 2, 2026
Dasan is my pick for most improvement in the twins system. Next year I see him getting to or on the doorstep of AAA.
— Wally | Baseball Enjoyer (@HWallySquared) March 2, 2026
In addition to his heater, Hill throws a high-spin sweeper in the low-80s and an upper-70s curveball, both producing a 41-percent miss rate according to Synergy. He also has a mid-80s changeup in his arsenal. He struggled to limit free passes last year, but his results and high strikeout rate are reasons to believe he will be a successful big leaguer.
In MLB Pipeline's updated list of Minnesota's top 30 prospects, Hill ranks No. 6, one slot higher than he was last season. He's the highest-ranked pitching prospect in the Twins organization after lefty Connor Prielipp, who looks poised to make his MLB debut this season.
The Twins took college hitters with seven of their first eight picks in the 2024 MLB Draft, with Hill, drafted out of Grapevine High School in Texas, being the only exception. The Twins obviously saw something special in Hill, as taking a high school pitcher comes with a lot more risk than college hitters.
While 2027 is an optimistic year to expect Hill to make the big leagues, it could happen if he continues to pitch well in the minors, stays healthy and lowers his walk rate. Realistically speaking, fans can probably expect to see Hill in the majors in 2028.
Assuming Hill is ready for the majors in 2028, the Twins' rotation will likely look completely different from what it does now when the lefty makes his big-league debut. Joe Ryan, Pablo López and Bailey Ober will be with other teams unless the Twins extend or re-sign any of them. Mick Abel, Taj Bradley, Simeon Woods Richardson, Prielipp, Zebby Matthews and Kendry Rojas all have a good shot to be in the rotation at that point. Of course, Minnesota may also acquire a new starter or two via the free agent or trade markets. No matter how the rotation shapes up, Hill has the potential to be the team's best starter at some point in the next few years.