Q&A: Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers reviews crazy rookie season
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Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, their second round pick in 2018, had a memorable rookie season.
He talked to KSTP Sports about that and more, including who he likes to win the World Series.
***Click the video box above to watch Darren Wolfson’s chat with Jeffers***
Jeffers, 23, was called over from the Twins’ St. Paul site in late August following catcher Mitch Garver’s injury. Having never played above Double A, Jeffers showed he belonged in his MLB debut, producing a run-scoring single.
In all, Jeffers caught 162 innings this year and didn’t have an error. His elite framing skills were on display on a nightly basis, and he was so good from the day he was called up that he was called on to start both playoff games.
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers talks to KSTP Sports. He's back home in North Carolina after his rookie year came to an end too soon.[Zoom/Darren Wolfson]
Jeffers produced a solid line of .273/.355/.436 with three home runs in 62 plate appearances. His .791 OPS was among the best on the team.