Thursday, November 19, 2009

Top 50 Twins Prospects: #22 Alex Burnett

22. Alex Burnett


Relief Pitcher

Throws: Right

Age: 22

ETA: 2011

Potential: Dominant 8th inning bullpen pitcher

2010 outlook: Rochester bullpen


Alex Burnett was a starter prior to this year, when he got moved permanently to the bullpen. He had a fantastic year, and is generally regarded as the top bullpen prospect arm that the Twins have. This year he pitched at Fort Myers and New Britain. He had a 1.85 ERA in 78 innings, and opposing batters hit just .185 off of him. He also had 78 strikeouts and walked 26. Burnett and Slama lead a solid group of bullpen arms that the Twins have in the minors.

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