Why Brooks Lee Could Be Minnesota Twins’ Franchise Shortstop
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The 25-year-old has taken a step forward since last season.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee is one of several young players that the organization needs to become above-average as it tries to ascend. Luckily, the California native is doing just that to start 2026. Lee leads the Twins with a .
253 batting average and is tied for first in homers (five). The 6-foot, 205-pounder is also third with 15 RBIs and tied for second with 22 hits. Although it's still early, Lee's offensive production has improved since last season.
The 2022 first-round draft pick hit . 236 with a . 654 OPS over 139 games in 2025, but has a .
764 OPS across 26 contests this year. Lee's hot start is showing why Minnesota invested in him. The switch-hitter slashed .