Quentin Young's strong power numbers highlight Twins' prospect challenges

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Quentin Young's strong power numbers highlight Twins' prospect challenges
Summary

Quentin Young, a 19-year-old infield prospect for the Minnesota Twins, is having a tumultuous first full season with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels in Single-A. Despite leading the Florida State League with a 19.9% barrel rate, Young has a 44.8% strikeout rate, the highest among qualified hitters. He currently holds a batting average of.213 and a wRC+ of 77. His performance follows a successful senior year where he hit 14 home runs. Young’s advanced power contrasts with his contact challenges, leaving his future development uncertain.

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  • Quentin Young was selected in the 2nd round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
  • Young has a 44.8% strikeout rate this season with the Mighty Mussels.
  • He leads the league with a 19.9% barrel rate and 115.8 MPH max exit velocity.
  • Young hit 14 home runs during his senior year of high school.
  • His batting average stands at.213 with a 77 wRC+.
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Digging into the data on one of the most talented and flawed prospect in the Twins system.

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