5 Questions with Twins Prospect Travis Blankenhorn

Blakenhorn has been younger than the average age of the competition at every stop in his professional career. Now entering his age-23 season, he has been added to the Twins 40-man roster and he is waiting for his chance to prove himself at the big-league level. His versatility and baseball instincts could make him a valuable piece of the Twins in the not-so-distant future.

Twins Daily (TD): How is preparation for this season different from other years?

Travis Blankenhorn (TB): I have some weights in my basement and some nets to hit into, so I’ve been able to continue working out and training for baseball.

TD: You’ve played five different defensive positions during your professional career. Which position are you most comfortable at and why?

TB: I’m just trying to be the most versatile player to get in the lineup.

TD: The Twins added you to the 40-man roster this off-season. What did it feel like when you got that news?

TB: Getting that news was great. It was fun to enjoy the night with my family.

TD: If you were writing a scouting report on yourself, what would it say?

TB: Hard working, with the ability to play anywhere.

TD: If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?

TB: I’ll take teleportation so I can go wherever I want whenever I want. I think I could get around the bases pretty fast that way too. Haha

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- Lewis Thorpe

- Brent Rooker

- Randy Dobnak

- Dave St. Peter

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