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Minnesota Twins Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Apr 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Minnesota Twins fan dons her promotional bomber hat before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Minnesota Twins fan dons her promotional bomber hat before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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9. Felix Jorge, RHP

Birthdate: 1/2/94 (22 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: high A, AA
Stats in 2016: 167 1/3 IP, 2.69 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 3.51 BB%, 16.62 K%

Jorge is a very mixed prospect. He was signed in 2011 by the Twins and he’s displayed excellent control ever since.

Jorge has been consistently control ahead of “stuff” in his pro career, with only his fastball ever really receiving plus consideration, and that’s based on the tremendous movement he gets on the pitch at velocity more around 90 MPH.

Jorge moved quickly in 2015, and he followed that up in 2016, jumping to the upper minors and holding his own

Jorge has a slider and a change that are average, but he gets plenty of weak contact on both due to his premium sequencing and control on the pitch.

Jorge moved quickly in 2015, and he followed that up in 2016, jumping to the upper minors and holding his own. He may not strike out a ton of hitters, but he does an excellent job of inducing ground balls.

When I talk with people around, some are very high on Jorge and believe he’s a sure-fire major league starter. Others believe his lack of swing-and-miss ability will lead to him being organizational filler.

Jorge has jumped forward without really filling out as many thought he would on his 6’2 frame. Still lanky, he could add some velocity with added size and really jump forward as a prospect.

From my own viewings, I’m impressed with Jorge as a possible starter. He has a good mentality on the mound in sequencing hitters and relies on his defense to get him through innings, even in rough spots, which shows maturity on the mound.

He’ll likely open with AA or AAA and have a chance to make an impression that gets him a late-season call up in 2017.

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