With the 13th pick of the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the Minnesota Twins selected Keoni Cavaco, a third baseman out of California.
Cavaco, who just turned 18 before the draft, is the most highly touted prospect out of Eastlake High School since Adrian Gonzalez was taken first overall in 2000.
Cavaco's skills are balanced across the board. He pairs great foot speed with a strong enough arm to stick at third base and possesses solid power at the plate.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: 3B
Height/Weight: 6-feet, 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Eastlake High School (Chula Vista, Calif.)
NCAA Commit: San Diego State
Pick value (No. 13): $4,197,300
MLB.com money quote: "Cavaco will show flashes of plus tools across the board. He's clocked sub-four-second times home to first out of the box and he has the chance to be a plus defender at third, with very good hands, footwork, a plus arm and a willingness to stick his nose in the dirt."
2018-19 stats (as of June 3)
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .429 | 1.136 | 1 | 4/3 | 3 |
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