Via Emily Waldon of The Athletic:
Florida State League
Trevor Larnach, OF, Twins Drafted: First round (2018)
Age: 22 Height: 6-4 Weight: 223 lbs. Bats: L Throws: R
Season Stats: 306 AB, .307/.374/.448, 94 H, 31 R, 26 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 38 RBI
A product of the respected Oregon State baseball program, it was Trevor Larnach’s bat that demanded attention early on. That continued success at the plate is providing him a platform in the Florida State League.
College teammate to White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal, Larnach got a bit more exposure while Madrigal was battling injury, playing off a strong summer season in the Cape Cod League. Larnach, 22, didn’t tap into his power reserve until his final year with OSU. Larnach generated a total of three home runs between his freshman and sophomore year before exploding for 19 home runs as a junior. The boost in power produced a spike in Larnach’s ISO from .126 as a sophomore to .304 over 68 games.
The maturity, advanced plate approach and added power was enough of a package to sell the Twins on Larnach’s projection, taking him as their first-round pick in 2018 (20th overall) for $2.5 million.
At the plate, Larnach’s profile is a good mix of plate discipline, an ability to draw walks and hard contact from the left side. Since beginning his career with the Twins, Larnach has drawn a walk rate between nine and 13 percent over three affiliate assignments. His pitch recognition, albeit the result of an increased strikeout percentage since last year, is projected to improve as he gets more reps against advanced pitching.
Now in his first year with the Florida State League, the power from college has yet to fully translate. Larnach’s five home runs this season has tied his total from two affiliates combined in 2018. With Larnach improving his overall mechanics at the plate and finishing at every affiliate assignment hitting .297 or better, there’s belief he should tap into more power as he grows more familiar with advanced pitching.
Defensively, Larnach has spent the majority of his time in right field and his above-average arm plays well enough to allow him to stick. Larnach doesn’t offer much in the way of speed in the outfield, but there’s enough value in his bat to keep him on a forward track.
Florida State League
Trevor Larnach, OF, Twins Drafted: First round (2018)
Age: 22 Height: 6-4 Weight: 223 lbs. Bats: L Throws: R
Season Stats: 306 AB, .307/.374/.448, 94 H, 31 R, 26 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 38 RBI
A product of the respected Oregon State baseball program, it was Trevor Larnach’s bat that demanded attention early on. That continued success at the plate is providing him a platform in the Florida State League.
College teammate to White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal, Larnach got a bit more exposure while Madrigal was battling injury, playing off a strong summer season in the Cape Cod League. Larnach, 22, didn’t tap into his power reserve until his final year with OSU. Larnach generated a total of three home runs between his freshman and sophomore year before exploding for 19 home runs as a junior. The boost in power produced a spike in Larnach’s ISO from .126 as a sophomore to .304 over 68 games.
The maturity, advanced plate approach and added power was enough of a package to sell the Twins on Larnach’s projection, taking him as their first-round pick in 2018 (20th overall) for $2.5 million.
At the plate, Larnach’s profile is a good mix of plate discipline, an ability to draw walks and hard contact from the left side. Since beginning his career with the Twins, Larnach has drawn a walk rate between nine and 13 percent over three affiliate assignments. His pitch recognition, albeit the result of an increased strikeout percentage since last year, is projected to improve as he gets more reps against advanced pitching.
Now in his first year with the Florida State League, the power from college has yet to fully translate. Larnach’s five home runs this season has tied his total from two affiliates combined in 2018. With Larnach improving his overall mechanics at the plate and finishing at every affiliate assignment hitting .297 or better, there’s belief he should tap into more power as he grows more familiar with advanced pitching.
Defensively, Larnach has spent the majority of his time in right field and his above-average arm plays well enough to allow him to stick. Larnach doesn’t offer much in the way of speed in the outfield, but there’s enough value in his bat to keep him on a forward track.
