13. Chris Parmalee
Right Fielder/First Base/DH
Bats: Left
Age: 21
ETA: 2012
Potential: Big league bat, Adam Dunn type
2010 outlook: New Britain
Chris Parmalee was the Twins 1st round pick in 2006. He is one of the Twins more intriguing prospects. He had a nice 2008 season at low A Beloit, but he only played in 69 games due to injury. This year he played for class A Fort Myers. In 422 at-bats, he hit 16 homers (2nd most in the league), 27 doubles, walked 65 times, struck out 109 times, and his triple slash line was .258/.359/.441. He is similar to Adam Dunn, because most of his at-bats will end in a homer, walk, or strikeout, and he is poor on defense.
Parmalee has 30-35 home run power, which is something most Twins hitting prospects don’t have. He is one of the Twins best power bats, but his defense is a big liability. So he will probably end up being a DH. But he could also be a backup corner outfielder and first baseman.
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