.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb input[type='search']::-webkit-search-cancel-button{-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ Last year the Seattle Mariners ranked No. We still have to wait and see what he looks like in getting the rust off, however I really think this is going to pay off, and was the reason the twins were willing to trade off our 2 lefty prospects from the 2021 draft. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item{display:none;-webkit-flex:1 1 100%;-ms-flex:1 1 100%;flex:1 1 100%;position:relative;text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ 1 left-hander and top-ranked overall player in Wisconsin by Prep Baseball Report, Tabbed the sixth-rated lefty and No. button:-moz-focusring,[type="button"]:-moz-focusring,[type="reset"]:-moz-focusring,[type="submit"]:-moz-focusring{outline:1px dotted ButtonText;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ He posted a 0.98 ERA in 28 innings of work in 2020 pre-COVID, racking up an eye-watering 45.6 K%, with an 11.7 BB% against good competition. [7] He underwent Tommy John surgery in May. data-styled.g66[id="textInputstyle__styledTextInput-sc-q34wel-2"]{content:"hHLkAw,"}/*!sc*/ He allowed three earned runs in seven innings as part of his injury-shortened '21 before he underwent the surgery in May. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ Rarest of all is the team selecting said player. .blUWSx .share-button__link{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__subnav-arrow{-webkit-transform:rotate(-90deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-90deg);transform:rotate(-90deg);margin-right:0;width:11px;height:11px;float:none;}/*!sc*/ .jiNMQU{background:#f3f3f3;padding-top:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ A fanbase rarely coalesces around a prospect so uniformly. Your previous content has been restored. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ He's far enough removed from his surgery that his outings this season should actually matter; this isn't a guy who is 9 months to a year removed from his surgery. @media (min-width:500px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:60%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:60%;flex-basis:60%;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(3){-webkit-transform:rotate(-45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-45deg);transform:rotate(-45deg);}/*!sc*/ What can Twins fans expect as he works his way back from injury? Why? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo img,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo a{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g143[id="Styles__SocialContainer-sc-1h38xz1-0"]{content:"blLcNM,"}/*!sc*/ He was named a first-team All-American by Collegiate Baseball News in 2020 and tabbed as the No. LHP: Minnesota Twins. .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ .ebrWqN{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;background-color:#f3f3f3;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ Such a small body of work and coming off surgery. .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent::after{border-color:transparent transparent #057AFF;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--current{border-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ Prielipp has a high-velocity slider with a unique grip that is described by MLB Pipeline as "one of the most devastating pitches in the college class," though he didn't have the chance to show it off too much, as the pandemic and his arm injury limited him to 39 innings across two seasons with the Crimson Tide. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{display:none;}/*!sc*/ 25 in this Draft class by MLB Pipeline and showed evaluators at a bullpen session in Alabama in May and at the MLB Draft Combine in June that his stuff had recovered to the point that the Twins were comfortable dedicating their second-round pick to him, with the fastball touching 95-96 mph and the slider up to 90 mph, Johnson said. Bring on the baseball! Twins did really well (lucky) to get two prospects in Lee and Prielipp who had the talent to go higher - much higher in Prielipp's case - in the same draft. .jbYgiH{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;margin:0 auto;max-width:967px;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0 16px 0 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ Has the potential to be an all-timer of a draft class if both realize their potential Possible all-star infielder and top rotation starter. .mHQYb .p-search__status{left:-9999px;position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2022-04-26T20:36:00Z","description":"Connor Prielipp's slider is one of the best pitches of the college class and if healthy he has all the ingredients to be a frontline starter","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:57","mp4AvcPlayback":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2021/2021-12/08/543035ec-39e524db-3dd028b8-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","slug":"2022-draft-connor-prielipp-lhp","tags":[{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"mlb-draft","title":"MLB Draft"}],"templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/s1tmwml8b5khcwkrsgeo","title":"2022 Draft: Connor Prielipp, LHP","type":"video","url":"/video/2022-draft-connor-prielipp-lhp"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"The brief time he did spend on the mound was stellar, though, as he didn't allow a run in four non-conference starts as a freshman in 2020 before the season was cut short by COVID-19. Really, really interesting prospect. .dLQAwR{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:8px;min-height:48px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ In his one inning pitched, Prielipp gave up two runs off of three hits and struck out three batters. However, he had limited innings success and basically 2 years of not competing. Because I believe he will be the next Chris Sale, who joined the White Sox late in the year following his draft. I was tempted to say the Twins should take him at number 8. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ What would constitute a successful 2023 season? data-styled.g29[id="linkstyle__AnchorElement-sc-1rt6me7-0"]{content:"kKeedG,"}/*!sc*/ The Twins jumped at the chance, recognizing that a pitcher of his caliber would only be available to them with the 48th pick. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Display as a link instead, The Twins drafted Prielipp in the second round and signed him to a $1.825 million bonus resulting in the rare actualization of many fans' draft fantasies. Considering Prielipp is returning from TJ, will give him until May of 2024 to pitch for the Twins. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ Even as a bullpen arm he has a very high ceiling so he was a great pick for the second round IMO. The floor is never fully recovering from his arm injury. Alabama hurler missed 2022 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ MLB Pipeline has Prielipp ranked 25th in this years class and he has the upside of a frontline starter. 54 player nationally by PBR, Selected as the 2019 Gatorade State High School Player of the Year, Earned Collegiate Baseball News First Team All-American honors in 2019, Maintained a 6-2 record with a 0.85 ERA and 118 strikeouts across 49.1 innings pitched during the regular season as a senior at THS, Also batted .311 with seven doubles, 12 RBI and a .446 slugging percentage in that final season, Earned 2018 Underclass Honorable Mention accolades from PG as a junior, Second Team All-USA Wisconsin Baseball selection by USA Today in 2018, 2018 District III Player of the Year and First Team All-District honoree, Selected as the Wisconsin Baseball Central Pitcher of the Year following his junior year, Named the La Crosse Tribune's Player of the Year in 2018, Earned Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year recognition at the conclusion of his junior season, Posted a 0.27 ERA with 97 strikeouts across 52.0 innings pitched with only 14 total hits allowed during his time on the mound in 2018, Also contributed 16 hits and 18 RBI as a hitter during his junior year, Two-sport athlete who also played quarterback for the THS football team. .hHLkAw input.right{padding-right:32px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ Prielipp was 3-0 in four appearances as a freshman and 1-0 this season before it was announced Feb. 26 that he would miss time due to a medical condition.. Its immediately in contention to be the best in the Twins system (with Raya and anyone else youd care to mention). .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Pre-injury it was one of the best pitches in the entire 2022 draft class and generated a 50% whiff rate that scouts placed between a 65-70 grade pitch with an extremely high spin rate. 2023 www.tuscaloosanews.com. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ MINNEAPOLIS -- At various points last year, Connor Prielipp was generating buzz as a potential No. Have to assume the industry felt he would more than likely end up a bullpen arm or he would have been taken sooner. body.article{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.5;}/*!sc*/ Attended Tomah High School in Tomah, Wis. That is an incredible stat line. fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ Suppose our timeline had skewed into a different tangent, like Marty McFly's in Back to the Future 2. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ 1 Arkansas this weekend and could miss more time. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link{display:block;padding:10px;color:#081c3b;background-color:#f7f7f7;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ He had TJ surgery out of the way already so he could be a fairly fast mover with a bit less risk to reinjure the arm. We've gotten a lot of information from him.\"","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"The Twins feel that the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Schobel could stick in the middle of the diamond, possibly at second base, but wherever he lands, they hope that he can sustain the surprising pop he unlocked as a sophomore in '22 with 19 homers and a .362/.445/.689 slash line in 59 games, with what Johnson describes as \"sneaky power\" and an appealingly low strikeout rate, with the underlying numbers showing a strong ability to impact the ball.\n\n\"All the other things we could do with our analytics, the way we can measure exit velocity and all those things, there was a lot of good signals,\" Johnson said. The Twins feel that the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Schobel could stick in the middle of the diamond, possibly at second base, but wherever he lands, they hope that he can sustain the surprising pop he unlocked as a sophomore in '22 with 19 homers and a .362/.445/.689 slash line in 59 games, with what Johnson describes as "sneaky power" and an appealingly low strikeout rate, with the underlying numbers showing a strong ability to impact the ball. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;}/*!sc*/ He'll be joining Team Canada for the WBC. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ 14 Georgia Bulldogs, head coach Brad Bohannon announced that senior reliever Hunter ", Draft Tracker: Complete pick-by-pick coverage. J.T. on January 20, 2022 The 2022 draft class and college baseball world received tough injury news Thursday morning. UConn: He may not pitch this season because of an elbow injury he suffered last year. Connor Prielipp. To date, Prielipp has relied on three pitches. You have to buy lotto tickets to win! He looks like a #1 or #2 from the left side. He threw all of seven innings in 2021 before tearing his UCL and requiring Tommy .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g160[id="newsletterOptinstyle__InputWrapper-sc-d7sh2p-5"]{content:"hYmwpY,"}/*!sc*/ Connor Prielipp is out at least a couple more weeks, according to coach Brad Bohannon. We've gotten a lot of information from him.". June 11, 2022: College Workout activated LHP Connor Prielipp. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item{margin-top:-12px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item__link{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ With an injury-free, effective season, Id be surprised if he wasnt in top 100 prospect lists by the beginning of the 2024 season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .p-icon--login{width:35px;height:35px;}/*!sc*/ Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email Suddenly, the best left-handed pitching prospect in the draft was shrouded in uncertainty. .bZhBFV{margin:0 auto 16px;}/*!sc*/ During his pre-draft bullpens, Prielipp showed solid stuff but spotty command of his pitches, to be expected when a pitcher is recovering from a major injury. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ However, he had limited innings success and basically 2 years of not competing. .hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;color:#000000;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ You have to buy lotto tickets to win! .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Returning in SEC play, Prielipp would make only two more appearances that season before being sidelined with an injury, one that would result in Tommy John .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before,.mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{color:#737373;font-size:12px;position:absolute;left:10px;top:10px;padding-top:12px;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ June 11, 2022 But he does that the tools to be great, and would have been a no-doubt top-10 pick if not for the TJ. .mHQYb .p-search__input{-webkit-appearance:none;position:relative;height:40px;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.075);color:#000;font-size:16px;width:100%;min-width:250px;background-color:#ffffff;border:0px;border-radius:6px;padding:0.25rem 1rem;line-height:1.42857143;margin-bottom:2px;}/*!sc*/ 5:39 pm ET, according to Kendall Rogers of D1 Baseball, Orioles, Pirates play final half-inning without umpires, MLB hires three to ramp up 'local media' department, Report: Padres sign Rougned Odor to minor-league deal, 10 MLB positional battles ahead of Opening Day, How the Dodgers can replace Gavin Lux after injury, Fernando Tats Jr. returns to Padres lineup, Possible No.1 pick in '22 draft to undergo Tommy John, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season, Joe Musgrove fractures big toe in weight room. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}}/*!sc*/ The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. There is a long way to go but I love that he is a lefty with that crazy good slider. Still you never know with TJ surgery and it looks like most all teams backed off on their projections for him. Clear editor. I too am hopeful but I wonder why he fell to 48. No. The Twins jumped at the chance, recognizing that a pitcher of his caliber would only be available to them with the 48th pick. Prielipp was ranked No. In that timeline Prielipp, a 60, 210 pound pitcher out of the University of Alabama, would have been a top ten draft pick. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item{color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ Its rarer still that said prospect is still available to be selected by the team whose fan base is obsessing over them. I am super excited to see what this young man can accomplish. .blUWSx .share-icon{width:25px;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos--no-sponsor{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR .contributor__image{margin-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ 1 overall pick in this year's Draft before his collegiate career at the University of Alabama was put on hold by Tommy John surgery. .kKeedG:hover{border-bottom:none;color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Unlikely. Prielipp, who will turn 21 years old next January, was expected to enter next spring as one of the top arms available in next year's amateur draft. Last year Lesko fell to 15. Id expect the Twins to be extremely cautious with Prielipp (who's already working out in Fort Myers). He ended the season with a 1-1 record with a 3.86 ERA. .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input::-moz-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ Upload or insert images from URL. Now he purposefully did not pitch last year, to hurt his draft stock (it may have done so anyway). You must use your email address instead of your display name in order to log in. .blUWSx .share-button__close{top:6px;left:5px;}/*!sc*/ Still you never know with TJ surgery and it looks like most all teams backed off on their projections for him. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Suddenly, the best left-handed pitching prospect in the draft was shrouded in uncertainty. .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ [8] There was a chance Prielipp would be Selected in the secondround of the 2022MLB Draft (Minnesota Twins), First Team All-American - Collegiate Baseball News (2020), FreshmanAll-American - Collegiate Baseball News (2020), National Freshman Player of the Year - Collegiate Baseball News (2020), SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2019-20), Worked back from injury during his juniorcampaign, Suffered a season-ending injury mid-year and missed a majority of the 2021 schedule, Did not allow a run across the first 26.2 innings of his career spanning his first two seasons of collegiate baseball, Made the season-opening start and was out with a medical issue until April 17 against Auburn, Returned from a two-month hiatus to make the Saturday start against the Tigers on April 17, Appeared for his third start after a month-long absence when he faced LSU on May 16, Tossed 5.0 scoreless frames against McNeese on Feb. 19, allowing four hits while striking out eight in his season-opening start, Picked up Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List recognition from USA Baseball, Selected as a Preseason First Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball News, D1Baseball.com, the NCBWA and Perfect Game USA entering his sophomore season, Named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team as a starting pitcher, Listed as the No. As the Minnesota Twins prepared to make their second selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, Twins fandom held its collective breath. article ul,article ol{padding:0;margin:0 0 0 2.5rem;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Prielipp made three appearances on the mound and pitched just seven innings before undergoing Tommy John surgery. img{border-style:none;}/*!sc*/ article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .account--logged-in.active::after{background:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Likely to Start At: Extended Spring Training @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ He'll be joining Team Canada for the WBC. Even with the workout, his 3 major pitches are still there. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__container:hover{background-color:#e6f2ff75;color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ Id expect the Twins to be extremely cautious with Prielipp (who's already working out in Fort Myers). Watch. .sczZi{border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;border-top:1px solid #dddddd;font-size:1rem;margin:32px 16px;padding:32px 0;}/*!sc*/ I fully expect him to be very strong at A and A+ ball this year. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Copyright 2023 DiamondCentric .hHLkAw input:-ms-input-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ How excited are you by Connor Prielipp? Onalaska's Stuttley has confidence rebuilt after injury data-styled.g142[id="Share-sc-1t9fdg-0"]{content:"koKsQt,"}/*!sc*/ The Twins selected Connor Prielipp with the 48th pick in the 2022 draft. You obviously don't know much about Tomah, Jamie. sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ Here's a quick video overview of Prielipp from Tom Froemming: Scouting and Signing .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav .header__nav-top__nav-item--inner{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ Alabama baseball will be without its ace for the road series with No. Suddenly, the best left-handed pitching prospect in the draft was shrouded in uncertainty. Prielipp was up to 96 miles per hour with his fastball and was dominating the fall season that same year. However, once spring arrived, Prielipp started on opening day vanished from the mound soon after, not starting again until almost two months later against Auburn. window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} A Prospective Ace? WebAlabama outfielder sidelined with injury BRETT HUDSON For the Eagle Feb 28, 2021 Updated Apr 5, 2022 0 BRETT HUDSON For the Eagle TUSCALOOSA Not all went MVC Pitcher of the Year. Can Prielipp meet my expectations? 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