Quentin Young's strong power numbers highlight Twins' prospect challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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.
- •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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