Six Twins in MLB.com's mid-season Top 100 prospects

The franchise's eventual savior - Byron Buxton

MLB.com just released their midseason prospect rankings. Published Sunday night, the list has been updated based on season long performance as well as for the draft that took place earlier in the summer (note the ranking of Nick Gordon). Below is the list of the six Twins players that made the top 100. Not surprisingly Byron Buxton grabbed the number one spot. More info below:

#1 - Byron Buxton (CF)
Overall: 75

Hit: 70  |  Power: 60  |  Run: 80  |  Arm: 70  |  Field: 75

#10 - Miguel Sano (3B)
Overall: 65

Hit: 55  |  Power: 75  |  Run: 40  |  Arm: 70  |  Field: 45

#25 - Kohl Stewart (RHP)
Overall: 60

Fastball: 70  |  Slider: 65  |  Curve: 55  |  Change: 55  |  Control: 55

#31 - Alex Meyer (RHP)
Overall: 60

Fastball: 70  |  Slider: 65  |  Change: 50  |  Control: 50

#38 - Jose Berrios (RHP)
Overall: 60

Fastball: 60  |  Curve: 55  |  Change: 55  |  Control: 50

#42 - Nick Gordon (SS)
Overall: 55

Hit: 55  |  Power: 40  |  Run: 60  |  Arm: 60  |  Field: 60

Minnesota Twins Top Prospects

The Minnesota Twins have a philosophy that stresses promoting from within. Many of the Twins players have come up through the Minnesota Twins minor league system. That being said, here is my rankings of the Minnesota Twins top prospects going into next season.

1- Kyle Gibson - starting pitcher that rose through the ranks to AAA in his first season.
2-Aaron Hicks - enormous potential, if he develops power he is a 5 tool prospect with speed, a good arm, good fielding, and good eye at the plate
3- Miguel Sano - very young but his upside is unlimited. could be the future shortstop for the Twins in 5 years (he's 16!)
4- Ben Revere - speedy outfielder has a knack for finding a way to get on base. unfortunately lacks power but he could play well at his niche - fielding, hitting for average, and stealing bases. tasted the big leagues this season for the Twins
5- Max Kepler-Rozycki - I'm really high on this kid. He's from Germany and has the look of a big league player. He's still very young and I hope someday can be a main contributor from the outfield. He held his own in rookie ball.

Valencia Makes Major League Debut

Danny Valencia, the likely third basemen of the future for the Minnesota Twins, made his Major League debut last night against the Seattle Mariners. In his first at bat, he singled and ended the night 1-3. When he arrived at his locker, a jersey was waiting for him there but it was the number 79 since the veterens decided to pull a prank him. Luckily his number 19 jersey arrived just before the game. Valencia is going to be sent down right after the next series in Oakland while Michael Cuddyer is at his father in laws funeral. Valencia has been doing okay as he has batted close to .300 this season, but he is yet to hit a home run. He hit 15 home runs last year so the power is there, but he just hasn't hit one yet. It's important to monitor his progress since he is likely the 3rd basemen of the future for the Twins.