Over at the Twins SB Nation Blog, Twinkie Town, is a great post you should all check out here detailing the best first round picks in Twins history at each position. Below is a brief summary of those positions (but as I mentioned above, you really should check out the article):
- Right-Handed Pitcher: Matt Garza (#25 Overall, 2005)
- Left-Handed Pitcher: Glen Perkins (#22 Overall, 2004)
- Catcher: Joe Mauer (#1 Overall, 2001)
- First Base: Scott Stahoviak (#27 Overall, 1991)
- Second Base: Chuck Knoblauch (#25 Overall, 1989)
- Third Base: Gary Gaetti (#11 Overall, 1979 - Secondary Phase)
- Shortstop: Jay Bell (#8 Overall, 1984)
- Outfield: Kirby Puckett (#3 Overall, 1982 - January Phase), Torii Hunter (#20 Overall, 1993), Denard Span (#20 Overall, 2002)
