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Futures Skills Showcase competitors announced

Brooks Lee, Termarr Johnson headline the first-time event
July 2, 2024

Since its inception in 1999, the All-Star Futures Game has provided a stage for the next generation of big league stars to show off their tools. Over the years, we’ve seen exciting displays of hitting prowess. But given the nature of the exhibition, it always seemed like the spotlight on

Lee's homer-happy week continues for St. Paul

MLB's No. 14 prospect goes deep for third time in past three games
@Jesus_Cano88
June 21, 2024

Remember when Brooks Lee was sidelined earlier in the year with a herniated disc? You wouldn’t be able to tell with how he’s swinging the bat. MLB’s No. 14 prospect continued his hot stretch by launching two homers -- the first time he has accomplished that feat in his professional

On the mend, Lee kick-starts Saints' big night

Twins No. 2 prospect hits first of club's eight homers in 18-4 rout
@alyssam_gomez
June 14, 2024

Just six games after returning to Triple-A from injury, Brooks Lee provided a jolt to St. Paul’s lineup on Thursday night. MLB's No. 14 prospect swatted his first home run of the season during a three-hit performance, and his dinger opened up the floodgates as the Saints routed the Bats,

Here are the top switch-hitters in the Minors

Check out these 11 handy prospects (with one more to grow on)
@benweinrib
May 14, 2024

In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in

Lee, Rosario headline Twins' Organization All-Stars

Pair aim to power their way to the Twin Cities sooner than later
December 13, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Minnesota Twins. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A St. Paul: 84-64

Lee's instincts result in first Triple-A 4-hit game

No. 2 Twins prospect rebounds from frustrating BP for Saints
@brendan_samson
September 4, 2023

For some players, the difference between how they feel in batting practice vs. the game can be night and day. For Brooks Lee, Sunday was one of those times. The No. 18 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline spent the better part of his pregame preparation questioning his swing and pondering

Lee blesses Saints with first Triple-A homer

No. 2 Twins prospect delivers majestic 445-foot roundtripper
@allisonmast13
August 12, 2023

Brooks Lee capped off his first calendar year in professional baseball with an exclamation point in the form of his first Triple-A home run. The Twins' No. 2 prospect joined St. Paul last Thursday nearly a year to the day after making his pro debut. On Friday, he launched a

Brooks Lee posts second four-hit game in 10 days

Top Twins prospect launches 11th homer on big day for Wind Surge
July 26, 2023

When the Twins selected Brooks Lee with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 Draft, the team coveted his prowess at the plate and projected that the switch-hitter one day would evolve into an impact bat in the Majors. So far, Minnesota must be thrilled with the early returns. Lee

Lawlar, Lee show out in Texas League tilt

Sod Poodles, Wind Surge shortstops collect three hits apiece
@memheller
July 20, 2023

The stars were big and bright in Amarillo, Texas, as the Double-A Sod Poodles and Wind Surge faced off Wednesday in a game with a combined seven Top 30 prospects from the D-backs and Twins organizations, including each club's top-ranked player. Arizona's No. 1 prospect Jordan Lawlar and Minnesota's top-ranked

Surging Lee finding power stroke in Double-A

Top Twins prospect goes yard again during four-hit performance
@EvanKDesai
July 16, 2023

Wherever Brooks Lee goes, he hits. A lot. And now he's hitting them far too. MLB’s No. 18 prospect went 4-for-6 with a homer, a double, four RBIs and two runs out of the leadoff spot in Double-A Wichita's 13-12 win over Springfield on Sunday at Riverfront Stadium. The long

The Road to The Show™: Twins’ Lee

No. 23 overall prospect remaining disciplined in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 6, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Twins prospect Brooks Lee. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While it seems Brooks Lee’s bat has come back

Prospect Primer: American League Central

Lee looking to build off impressive pro debut with Wichita
@Steph_Sheehan
March 29, 2023

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers: