About this episode
Minnesota Twins stars crack the Locked On Top 100 Players list, but is Byron Buxton being underrated due to his own team’s struggles? C.J. Baumgartner argues Buxton is a top 15 player in MLB, spotlighting his elite combination of speed, defense, and power while dissecting why being on the Twins affects his national standing. Joe Ryan’s rising stock and Pablo López’s injury-plagued year also get thorough breakdowns—including what López’s absence has meant for Minnesota’s playoff hopes.
Get fresh analysis of Jhoan Duran and Brent Rooker’s surprising rankings and relive why Twins fans “shouldn’t be mad” about lost prospects. As Buxton prepares to suit up for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, C.J. Baumgartner takes a deeper look at his leadership growth and what performing on the international stage could mean for his legacy. Stay tuned as Locked On Twins ranks the best in baseball and previews key storylines ahead of Opening Day.
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00:00 Twins in Top 100 Rankings
C.J. Baumgartner discusses Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo Lopez’s placements on the Locked On Top 100 Players list, arguing Buxton is underrated due to team performance and recapping the recent accomplishments and outlook for each player.
11:21 Top 100 Breakdown: Players 100–91
C.J. Baumgartner breaks down Locked On’s Top 100 MLB Players list from 100 through 91, gives opinions on ex-Twins Brent Rooker and Joan Duran’s placements, and analyzes the impact of these player movements on the Twins and league.
22:22 Byron Buxton Joins Team USA
C.J. Baumgartner dives into Byron Buxton’s opportunity with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, what it means for his career, the preparation process, and how this could help elevate his national profile.
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