Being a short, charismatic outfielder with an ear-to-ear smile in the Twins system will immediately conjure up images of Kirby Puckett for the Minnesota faithful. Enter Ben Revere, the highly touted prospect who not only brings about Puckett references for his looks, but also for his all-out attitude on the field.The 21 year-old was drafted by the Twins with the 28th overall pick in 2008. He is about to enter his 4th season with the organization and is quickly rising up the ranks of a crowded outfield that is packed with talent on all levels. Revere is currently the 5th best prospect in the system according to Baseball America and he sits somewhere between current Major Leaguer Denard Span and #1 prospect Aaron Hill on the Twins center field depth chart.
Revere possesses breakneck speed on the base paths, racking up 110 stolen bases in only 254 Minor League games. Baseball America praises him as “the best pure hitter in the organization and one of the best in the minors.” He has below average power and arm strength and makes up for his rough outfield routes and reads with his speed.
There is no doubt that Revere is a tailor-made, Major League leadoff hitter and center fielder. His raw talent will be rounded out with another year in the minors, which will start in 2010 with the New Britain Rock Cats. Now the only thing Revere needs to do is find a place with the big club in a crowded race for the center field spot.
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