Scouting Report: Royce Lewis
Minnesota Twins | 3B
Overall
Summary
Royce Lewis, the 2017 first overall pick, has been demoted to Triple-A St. Paul after a disastrous return from a left knee sprain. Since returning from the injured list on April 21, Lewis has posted a .122 batting average with 25 strikeouts in 68 plate appearances, one home run, and five RBIs. For the season, he's batting .163-.169 with a .539-.581 OPS and a 30.3% strikeout rate (career-worst). Before the injury, he showed promise with an .822 OPS in 12 games. The Twins have benched him multiple times and ultimately sent him down due to poor production and defensive struggles (-2 DRS, -4 OAA). Lewis acknowledged the pressure and uncertainty about his future with the team.
Strengths
- Former No. 1 overall draft pick with high ceiling
- Showed promise before injury with .822 OPS in 12 games
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