Another shot
Chris Parmelee, the Twins' first-round pick in 2006, had an impressive major league debut in 2011 when he batted .355 with four homers and 14 RBI in 21 games after a September call-up. But his next two shots were less impressive, and he was dropped from the 40-man roster this spring. But a rash of injuries has earned Parmelee another shot:
YearGABHRRBIAvg.
201264192520.229
2013101294824.228
2014113936.231
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