Coming into the MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins were the talk of the baseball world. People wanted to know who they would choose to be their next superstar. While the first pick in the draft has helped them before (Joe Mauer in 2001), the MLB Draft produces gems from top to bottom. The Twins have had their share of unexpected stars come in the later rounds.
Late-rounders have made their mark in Minnesota
Some of the best Minnesota Twins have been late round picks, including Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Kent Hrbek. Hrbek was drafted in the 17th round of the 1978 draft out of Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota.