MINORS: The Eyes Have It—Brent Rooker, Alex Kirillof, and Akil Baddoo

Last month, I started a three-part series scouting Twins Single-A and Double-A prospects. First, I visited with two former 1st round picks, SS Royce Lewis and SS Nick Gordon. Then, I checked in on Twins pitching prospects Stephen Gonsalves, Blayne Enlow, Lewis Thorpe and Kohl Stewart. After a few weeks, it’s time to clear out my scouting notebook and cover three more Twins prospects currently creating fantasy prospect buzz. Enjoy!

1B Brent Rooker
#9 Twins Prospect (Double-A)
Dates Seen: Several Dates in 2018
ETA: 2019
Current Grade: 7B

Brent Rooker has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during his 10-week stint in Double-A. Rooker’s first month-and-a-half in Double-A was brutal. The last month, he’s been one of the hottest...

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