The Minnesota Twins had a memorable 2026 Draft, mainly because they selected Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, arguably the best player in the class, with the No. 3 overall pick. Minnesota selected another catcher, Texas' Carson Tinney, in the second round. After the second round, Minnesota selected a lot of right-handed pitchers.
One player from the Twins' 2026 Draft class who doesn't get talked about much is outfielder Aidan Teel. Minnesota selected the outfielder in the 11th round (No. 317 overall) out of Mississippi State University for a $210 thousand signing bonus. He is the younger brother of Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel.
Twins prospect Aidan Teel showed impressive plate discipline at Single-A
Aidan Teel, 22, appeared in 19 games with Single-A Fort Myers this season. He hit .238 with a poor .349 slugging percentage and no home runs, but he displayed impressive plate discipline with 12 walks and a .364 on-base percentage in 77 plate appearances. He had a less-than-ideal 26.0% strikeout rate, but his 15.6% walk rate is especially impressive for a player who had never played professionally.
If Teel continues to display impressive plate discipline, he could rise through the minors much quicker than expected for an 11th-round pick. He also showed off his wheels, stealing five bases in six attempts for Fort Myers.
Teel played for the University of Virginia in 2024 and 2025 before transferring to Mississippi State for his final collegiate season. He hit .294/.416/.449 (102 wRC+) with five home runs, 22 RBI and six stolen bases over 45 games at Mississippi State. In his second and final season at Virginia, Teel hit .317/.442/.538 (123 wRC+) with seven home runs, 40 RBI and nine stolen bases over 50 games.
Will Teel be a star in the majors? Probably not. Those are rare, especially with 11th-round picks. Still, Teel's strong on-base percentage in his first taste of pro ball is encouraging.
Teel appeared at all three outfield positions with the Mighty Mussels, mainly playing center and right field. He has solid but not jaw-dropping speed, but he could still stick in center field because of his strong instincts. He has a strong arm, which could play well in right field long-term if the Twins decide he isn't an everyday center fielder.
Teel ranked as MLB.com's No. 184 overall Draft prospect heading into the 2026 season. Because he had worse collegiate numbers in 2026 than in 2025, he fell out of the rankings, but there is still plenty to like about the young outfielder.
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