Payton Eeles was undrafted second baseman who opened the 2024 season in independent ball and ended it as shortstop and leadoff hitter for Triple-A St. Paul.
“One of the best climbers we’ve ever had in our system.”
(🎥 @StPaulSaints)
The @payteeles story is incredible. No DI offers, played 4 years ('19-22) at @CUJacketsBase then 1 year ('23) at @CoastalBaseball, undrafted, played Indy ball, signed by #MNTwins this year & went from Single-A to us. At Triple-A is slashing .313/.431/.482 & does THIS on defense
We knew it was only a matter of time before he got the call up! Congrats to Payton Eeles who’s moving on up to High-A Cedar Rapids.
He hit .331 with 13 XBH, 26 RBI, 23 BB and 13 SB in just 34 games (.965 OPS).
The #MNTwins have promoted INF Payton Eeles to High-A Cedar Rapids. Signed out of Indy ball on May 7, the 5-foot-7 Eeles is a plus hitter and a legitimate infield prospect.
He hit .331 with 13 XBH, 26 RBI, 23 BB and 13 SB in just 34 games with the @MightyMussels (.965 OPS).
Excited to announce that my contract was purchased by the Minnesota @Twins ! Extremely grateful for this opportunity and ready to get to work! Thank you to all my former teammates and coaches!! #NeverDieEasy