Mitch Garver, Minnesota Twins
Who Is He?
Garver was a 9th round selection out of the University of New Mexico for the Minnesota Twins in 2013. He put himself on the prospect map by having an excellent 2014 season, going .298/.399/.481 with 16 home runs for class A Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League.
Last season was a bit of a step back with the bat at high-A, but he was sent to the Arizona Fall League, and after he exploded for a .317/.404/.512 line in the AFL, he’s kept the positive hitting going for AA Chattanooga, going .287/.355/.410 so far.
Obviously to make it on this list, Garver is making his mark with the glove so far, and it’s not just been framing, as he’s thrown out 75% of runners attempting to steal this year as well!
The Twins have a very obvious need at catcher after this season, so if Garver can keep pushing, he may assert himself into those longer-term plans.
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