[Twins] With the 49th pick in the 2023 #MLBDraft, we have selected Luke Keaschall.

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1. Keaschall spent his first two seasons of college at the University of San Francisco, posting a .916 OPS as a mainstay in the Dons’ lineup and infield. He has also spent two summers showing off his offensive skills and defensive versatility with Orleans in the Cape Cod League. After entering the transfer portal and moving to Arizona State, he’s showing scouts what he can do in a bigger conference.

   A right handed hitter, Keaschall has shown a good feel to hit throughout his college career and on the Cape. He makes a ton of contact and doesn’t panic with two strikes, with a solid approach that helped him walk as much as he struck out in his first two years at San Francisco, something that’s continued this spring. He started to tap into his power a bit as a sophomore and hit five homers on the Cape last summer, but he’s definitely hit-over-power with perhaps average future pop at best.

   Keaschall can run a little and is aggressive on the basepaths. The big question is where he profiles best defensively. He played shortstop exclusively as a sophomore, but has played second base since moving to ASU, as he doesn’t have the arm to handle short long-term. He’s also seen time in the outfield on the Cape, but he might best fit as an offensive-minded second-base type at the next level.

2. Offense first 2nd baseman

   Look out Julien /s