What experts are saying about the Twin's draft

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BA did a college world series preview and the Twins have 4 prospects in the tourney. Here are the notes from the article:

 

Eades (LSU)

Eades has electric stuff but inconsistent command, and he has not labored in the postseason (5 BB in 6.1 IP).

 

Slegers

DeMuth

Halstead (Indiana) :

Indiana is one of the nation’s most dangerous offensive teams, with seven regulars hitting better than .300. The Hoosiers rank 20th in the nation in batting, 21st in scoring, and ninth in doubles; DeMuth (24 2B).

DeMuth..........have five home runs apiece, so they are also capable of impacting games the long ball.

The Hoosiers are extremely aggressive on the basepaths, taking extra bases whenever possible and forcing opponents to make plays. Cureton (22 SB) and DeMuth (11 SB) are burners.

 

At least Indiana has experience on the left side of the infield, with a senior shortstop (Basil) and a junior third baseman (DeMuth)—although that duo has combined for 37 errors.

Halstead (4-4, 2.40) and Effross (6-1, 2.47) are the go-to options in the bullpen, with fastballs that reach the low 90s and decent breaking balls. Both of them were hittable last weekend, but their body of work is strong.

Indiana’s rotation is not overpowering, but it is solid. Slegers (9-1, 2.13) emerged as the Big Ten pitcher of the year but struggled in the super regional against Florida State. At 6-foot-10, his downward angle makes his high-80s fastball play up.

(NOTE: Slegers, DeMuth, and Halstead were the only Indiana players draft and were all drafted by the Twins.)

 

For the full article fallow the link below:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/college-world-series-preview/

 

 

[Mike Sixel]

I like that they took risks on upside. Way better than playing it safe. Go big, or go home is a good motto for the draft.