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After losing Kaelen Culpepper to the pros in 2024, one would have expected a step back for the Kansas State program in 2025. But thanks to a good overall offense, the Wildcats didn’t take a step back.

Minnesota Twins News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / October 9

Ex-K-State Standout Kaelen Culpepper Wins Twins Player of the Year

Kaelen Culpepper has quickly made a name for himself as one of baseball’s most exciting young talents. The former Kansas State star was named the 2025 Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 23

Twins reveal 2025 minor league player and pitcher of the year

Rising Twins prospects Kaelen Culpepper and Connor Prielipp earned recognition for their strong 2025 seasons. Culpepper was named the Twins organization's minor league Player of the Year, while Prielipp was named the organization's minor league Pitcher of the Year.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 7

Twins' minor league players of the month were incredible in July

It might not be long before Connor Prielipp and Kaelen Culpepper are regulars on the Minnesota Twins roster. Prielipp, a left-handed starter, was named the Twins' minor league pitcher of the month for July, while Culpepper earned the organization's monthly award for position players.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 6

Twins top prospects Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper are crushing Double-A

A pair of highly-touted Twins prospects have been ripping the cover off of baseballs for Double-A Wichita lately, giving Minnesota fans plenty to dream about when it comes to the future.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 30

Twins infield prospect selected to play in 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta. He's the only Twins prospect on the team.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 20

Minnesota Twins Promote Recent Draft Pick to Double-A After Hot Start

It hasn't even been a year since the Minnesota Twins selected Kansas State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper with the No. 21 overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / February 7

Twins 2025 Prospect Previews: Kaelen Culpepper

Spring training is around the corner. It’s time to get reacquainted with the Twins' 2024 draft class ahead of their first full season of professional baseball in 2025.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / December 24

Why Kaelen Culpepper Deserves More Respect on Twins Prospect Lists

I believe in Kaelen Culpepper, and you can, too. Here’s why the Twins’ 2024 first-round pick deserves more respect in prospect circles.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / November 18, 2024

Twins Daily 2025 Top Prospects: #8 Kaelen Culpepper, SS

Minnesota’s current front office regime has focused on college bats in recent MLB Drafts. Their most recent first-round pick offers much to be excited about after a solid pro debut.