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Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Twins Rookie Ties Improbable MLB Record Spanning Back to 1901
Recent Minnesota Twins call-up Luke Keaschall has accomplished a rare MLB feat that no player has achieved in over a century. A former second-round selection of the Twins in 2023, the 22-year-old Keaschall was promoted to the majors for his first professional outing on April 18. Advertisement The part-time second baseman and designated hitter prospect kicked things off on the right foot that night, going 2-for-4 with a single and a double, as well as an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base. Fast forward five days to April 23, and Keaschall has managed to stay hot with at least one hit in each of his first five MLB appearances. But even more impressive is the improbable record he just tied. Minnesota Twins rookie Luke Keaschall singles against the Chicago White Sox at Target Johnson-Imagn Images For the second straight game on April 23, Keaschall stole two bases against the Chicago White Sox. That gives the rookie five steals in five appearances. And according to the MLB's X account, Keaschall's five stolen bases through his first five professional games is "tied for the most stolen bases since at least 1901." That's exactly 124 years, and by the sound of the MLB's post, there's no guarantee this record was even achieved in 1901. Advertisement So, why has this unique "steals" feat been so difficult to accomplish? For starters, MLB rookies typically have a tough time getting on base when they're first called up, let alone successfully stealing five bases. Keaschall is currently batting .353 with an on-base percentage of .500 following his most recent performance. That's half the battle right there. Obviously, the other half is having the confidence, speed and technique to pull off five stolen bases in such a short span of time. What an electric start to Keaschall's big league career. Related: Twins Could Part Ways With $37M All-Star at Trade Deadline
Newsweek
27-04-2025
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- Newsweek
More Bad News For Injury-Riddled Twins as Rookie Sensation Breaks Arm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The struggling Minnesota Twins were looking for some sort of a spark last week, after opening the season slowly. On April 18, they called up the No. 3 prospect in their system, MLB Pipeline's No. 57 overall, 22-year old Luke Keaschall. The infielder was enjoying a solid if not spectacular start to his Triple-A season for the St. Paul Saints, with a .727 OPS and a home run in 14 games as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery last summer. Luke Keaschall #15 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning at Target Field on April 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 6-3.... Luke Keaschall #15 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning at Target Field on April 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 6-3. MoreBut when Keaschall debuted for the major league club, he caught fire immediately, driving in a run with a base hit in his first big league at-bat, and then stealing second base. In seven games with Keaschall in the lineup, the Twins went 3-4, showing at least some signs of life. The 2023 second-round draft pick out of Arizona State kept up the momentum, stroking seven hits including two doubles while taking five walks in his first 26 trips to the plate for a stellar 1.065 OPS and .368 batting average. But in the first inning of what turned out to be an 11-4 win over the Los Angels Angels on Friday, Keaschall took an 87 mph sinker thrown by veteran righty Kyle Hendricks off of his right forearm. More MLB: Mets Reportedly May Push for $7 Million Closer From Division Rival Keaschal, who was serving as the Twins' designated hitter, took his base and stayed in the game. But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place. After the game, the Twins announced Keaschall had suffered a broken forearm. On Saturday, the club said the rookie had been placed on the 10-day injured list. He joins Twins 2017 first-round pick Royce Lewis, who has been on the IL since spring training, and 2024 All-Star Willi Castro, who strained his oblique muscle on Friday. The Twins characterized the injury as a "non-displaced fracture." No timeline was given for Keaschall's return. More MLB: Top Prospect Roman Anthony Homers Again in Minors as Red Sox Offense Struggles
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Twins vs. Blue Jays Spring Breakout Highlights
Luke Keaschall, Arjun Nimmala and more take the field as the top prospects from the Twins and the Blue Jays face off at Spring Breakout
