"We got the guy we wanted," Twins scouting director Deron Johnson said. "He's got a power arm. He's left-handed, which we don't have a lot of in our system. So I think we got lucky in adding some impact from the left side. I'm sure there are questions if this kid can start or not, but we definitely believe he's got a legitimate chance to start."
It marked the first time the Twins selected a college pitcher with their first pick since taking right-hander Alex Wimmers with the No. 21 overall pick in 2010.
The Twins have one more pick on Day 1 of the Draft, as they also have the No.