Chart: Twins pitching misses in draft
The Twins haven't had good luck drafting first-round pitchers. From 1985 through 2009 they selected eight pitchers in the first round, including supplemental picks, who have failed to make it to the majors. 1995 selection Mark Redman's 68-85 record is the most wins by a first-rounder taken by the Twins in that span. Alex Wimmers (2010) and Kohl Stewart (2013) are hoping to stay off this list:
Year PitcherSchoolOverall
1985Jeff BumgarnerHanford HS (Richland, Wash.)13
1988Johnny ArdManatee CC (Fla.)20
1993Marc BarceloArizona State33
1998Ryan MillsArizona State 6
2004Jay RainvilleBishop Hendrickson HS (Warwick, R.I.)39
2008Carlos GutierrezMiami (Fla.)27
2008Shooter HuntTulane31
2009Matt BashoreIndiana46
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High-profile victims in Minnesota include Mike Conley of the Timberwolves and Twins co-owner Jim Pohlad.