Scouting Report: Austin Kitchen
Seattle Mariners | RP
Overall
Summary
Austin Martin, a former top-5 prospect who struggled early in his MLB career, has emerged as an unlikely star for the Minnesota Twins in 2026. After years of inconsistent performance and injuries, Martin is now sporting a team-best .886 OPS over 100 plate appearances and has MLB's best on-base percentage by a significant margin. He's earning regular starts against right-handed pitching and has transitioned from a short-side platoon role to becoming a key contributor for the Twins offense.
Strengths
- Team-best .886 OPS over 100 plate appearances
- MLB's best on-base percentage
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