Twins Minor League Hitter of the Month - July 2019

I am going to miss Davis but you can't keep them all.  He had some tough years but the Twins stuck with him.  I really think he is ready for the Majors so I agree the trade is really good for him and the Giants. 

Yep. And as much as it will hurt if he ends up having a great career, the Twins played it right in selling high on a non-top 30 for an immediate (and desperate) need.

Well I don't think the Twins can say they played it right yet. That will be determined by how far they get in postseason. As of right now, it looks like the Twins got played by the Giants.

Well I don't think the Twins can say they played it right yet. That will be determined by how far they get in postseason. As of right now, it looks like the Twins got played by the Giants.

Don't forget that they have another year of control over Dyson in 2020, which I imagine was a big factor in the price of the trade. I also find it hard to "get played" when a team gives up 3 non top-30 prospects. Davis might become a good MLB player, but with Kepler, Buxton, Rosario, and Rooker, Kiriloff, and Larnach on the way, there wasn't room for him.

I don't know, that honorable mention list looks pretty good.

Awesome to see what Gordon has done this season. Two straight seasons with a second half fade have been disconcerting. I remain a little leary about that still as his season started late. Has time, growth and continued physical maturation put that concern aside? Or could it still be a concern? Here is hoping for the former. Very encouraged not only by his hitting, but his OB and increased power.

I think Arreaz is the 2B next season. And he might just be a fixture there. But in no way should Gordon be dismissed simply because he didn't progress and reach the ML level as quickly as hoped. Not so long ago, it seemed the Twins were not only thin, but borderline desperate for infield help. Suddenly we have Polanco, Arraez, Gonzalez, Adrianza, Gordon and even a young journeyman in Torreyes who has some ML experience and we haven't even had to consider him this season.

Very pleased by the early success of Wallner. Just wish he was going to spend the last month at CR. It would seem a natural progression and end to the year for him.

Kinda funny that Kerrigan got an honorable mention, but most of his time was in AAA and his offensive performance there (despite the 6 HRs) was actually around average for the league.

Don't forget that they have another year of control over Dyson in 2020, which I imagine was a big factor in the price of the trade. I also find it hard to "get played" when a team gives up 3 non top-30 prospects. Davis might become a good MLB player, but with Kepler, Buxton, Rosario, and Rooker, Kiriloff, and Larnach on the way, there wasn't room for him.

With Buxton being on the IL every other week it sure would've been nice to have Jaylin right now. There's room for him now. I bet he would've done better than what Cave has shown the Twins this year.

Very encouraged to see Celestino third on this list.  He was a big part of the Pressley trade so I am hoping he turns into a special player.  He has had a really good month.  Hopefully he has figured some things out and continues to improve and move up.

With Buxton being on the IL every other week it sure would've been nice to have Jaylin right now. There's room for him now. I bet he would've done better than what Cave has shown the Twins this year.

Despite his great season, he was still way down the organizational depth chart and would not have appeared in a Twins uniform before multiple others also needing 40 man roster spots.

Nice to see Gordon hitting well in AAA.  For everyone that keeps dropping him down the prospect lists, it is interesting if you look at his career.  He has moved up the levels slow and steady, similar to Aaron Hicks, not comparing in any other fashion than both had slow learning curve per level.  

Not sure what Gordon's defense has been looking like, but offense wise he will be demanding a MLB spot next year.  The question is with what team.  Twins have SS and 2nd pretty locked up next year, barring injury, with Polonco and Aarriz.  3rd is possibly open, depending on what they do with Sano and 1st base.  

I bet Gordon gets dealt during off season now that he is looking MLB ready.  If his defense at SS is holding well, he should draw some good attention from rebuilding teams with controlled starting pitching that are not ready to compete.  

Wait a minute... The Twins just traded the hottest hitter in the minors, and you guys are OK with that?? Lol!! Maybe this explains WHY we haven't won the World Series since 1991. Btw..Davis just went yard again. That's 2 HR in 3 games with Sacramento. Smdh

Jaylin Davis may go on to be a good 4th OF, but calling up hot prospects doesn’t win championships. Jake Cave was crushing AAA as well and check out his stat line!

The Twins Minor league system has had plenty of players tear things up, arrive at the majors, and then get their butts kicked. Remember Yohan Pino, AJ Achter, Adam Brett Walker? No?

Jaylin Davis may go on to be a good 4th OF, but calling up hot prospects doesn’t win championships. Jake Cave was crushing AAA as well and check out his stat line!

Also worth maintaining some perspective on where Davis was doing what he was doing. Rochester's team OPS is .829...and Jake Cave was OPS'ing .984.

In his 250+ PA at Pensacola this season, Davis was still very good, but the numbers/results were not stupid like we're seeing in AAA this year. At Pensacola, his results were basically the same as Travis Blankenhorn's this year. Relative to Blankenhorn, Davis showed slightly LESS power and slightly more BB/OBP...(and fwiw, Blankenhorn is two years younger than Davis).

Still, it seems obvious Davis has hit a new level in his development. He will be an interesting one to watch. I hope he does well...he's earned the opportunity.