8. Ben Revere
Outfielder
Bats: Left
Age: 21
ETA: 2011
Potential: #2 hitter
2010 outlook: New Britain outfield
Ben Revere was the Twins 1st round pick in the 2007 draft. He’s posted some of the best numbers of any Twins prospect since that time. In 2007 he hit .325/.388/.461 in 191 at-bats with 21 stolen bases for the GCL Twins.
In 2008, Revere led the entire minors (!) in hitting with a batting average of .379. Many though he would finish above .400. Overall in 2008, he hit .379/.433/.497 with 44 stolen bases, 17 doubles, and 10 triples in 340 at-bats for class low A Beloit.
This year at class A Fort Myers he hit .311/.372/.369. He had more walks (40) than strikeouts (34) in 466 at-bats. He also stole 45 bases. In 2008 and 2009 Revere was named the Twins minor league hitter of the year. One thing to notice is the lack of power. He only has 3 homers in 997 minor league at-bats. That is the main reason why he isn’t higher on this list. The Twins also have a couple of outfielders that are as just as good if not better than Revere. And I’ve heard is defense is suspect. But Revere should arrive in 2011, and he looks to be an ideal #1 or #2 hitter, who gets on-base at a great clip and can steal 45-50 bases a year.
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