Minnesota Twins Prospects: 15-11

Sep 25, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki (8) talks to starting pitcher Trevor May (65) in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

13. Trevor May,RH SP/RP

More from Sporting Sota

• Minnesota Twins bullpen will be their downfall
• Top 5 Minnesota Twins Pitching Prospects
• Kyle Rudolph signing gives stability to Minnesota Vikings offense
• Jake Odorizzi’s emergence fueling Twins starting staff
• Former Minnesota Twins player David Ortiz shot

In most systems, May would be a top 10 prospect or even a top 5 prospect, but not in this system. There’s a lot to like about Trevor May – he’s tall, strong, has a good changeup to go with a strong fastball and curve – but he also has control issues. In 45 and 2/3 at the major league level last year, he gave up 22 walks and did not seem in control of the strike zone. Even when throwing strikes, he missed his placement within the strikeout badly and gave up big hits. He often got behind hitters which caused him to throw pitches over the plate that were easy for hitters to hit. May did however have 44 strikeouts in his short stint in the Majors, which is enough for people to like his stuff, but he must show this coming year that he can keep the walks down and locate his strikes. Some like to think he is a future starter, but I see him as more of a high-powered reliever who can get away with some walks but also strikeout a lot of people. In my opinoin, if he ever becomes a bullpen pitcher, he could be lights out. If he is a starter, he will be average.

Next: Max Kepler