The Twins have selected Trey Cabbage, a third baseman from Grainger High in Tennessee, with their fourth-round pick of the first-year player draft.
Like Blankenhorn, Cabbage also is a good basketball player and has a nice left-handed swing. He can focus on baseball now, as he has committed to Tennessee.
Here's what Baseball America wrote about Cabbage:
Cabbage starred in both baseball and basketball at Grainger High and made some noise on the hardwood this winter when he broke a rim with a putback dunk. But his future is on the diamond. Cabbage didn't stand out last summer, but has gained significant momentum this spring and rivals Bryce Denton as the best prep hitter in the state. Listed 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he has good strength and athleticism. Scouts believe his strength gives him a chance to hit for at least average power, though he hasn't yet shown that kind of pop consistently. Cabbage, a Tennessee commit, has primarily played on the left side of the infield. He's a below-average runner with average arm strength and will likely play third base or left field at the next level. He offers some projectability and upside, particularly now that he will only be playing baseball.
Baseb all America had Cabbage ranked as the 72nd best prospect in the draft. The Twins took him with the 110th overall pick.
