14. Joe Benson
Outfielder
Bats: Right
Age: 21
ETA: 2013
Potential: Above average big league OF
2010 outlook: New Britain outfield
Joe Benson was taken by the Twins in the 2nd round of the 2006 MLB draft. He had been stuck at class low A Beloit the past two years, and his numbers weren’t amazing. This year, the Twins finally moved him up to high A Fort Myers and he did much better. He hit .285/.414/.403. I love the on-base percentage of .414. He also had 14 steals.
Some of his numbers like homers and doubles would have been higher, but he only played in 80 games, because he broke his hand (by punching a wall). He had 46 walks to 74 strikeouts. People say Benson is a 5-tool prospect. Next season if he can stay healthy and play like he did this year, Benson would likely be in the Twins top 10 prospects.
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