I think this is mostly likely the case. The HR hit was off the starter who had already been knocked around for like 6 runs that point. The reliever made him look bad. Not unexpected for an 18yo kid.
I didn't mention them earlier, but the Kernels have a few other interesting prospects that I'm curious to see how they play out.
Billy Amick - Their 2nd rounder leaves me puzzled, why he was picked so high. He plays 1B/3B, but I don't see him sticking at Third. He been injured a couple times, so maybe that's the cause, but he doesn't seem to project a lot of power. Light hitting first baseman are plenty available, so I'm not sure why he was picked in the 2nd.
Danny De Andrade - An intl pick. He's 21yo, and he's been in the system since 2021. Unless they don't trust him, I'm a little surprised his isn't at Wichita by now. Plays 2B/SS/3B, and plays avg to above avg 2B/3B. Decent power, but probably won't hit for average much.
Kyle DeBarge - The other 2024 1st round pick, who was elevated to CR back in March. Mostly 2B/SS, though he's played CF a few times. Solidly average, and probably needs to improve his .375 slugging, but he's pretty good defensively and has some wheels on him. I think the Twins need a few more guys like this. Good speed, can hit .250+ with at least some pop and aren't an embarrassment defensively.
