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Max Kepler maximizing his power potential for Twins
- Updated: August 3, 2016
11:53 PM ET
It’s fair to say that what Minnesota Twins rookie right fielder Max Kepler is doing is a bit surprising. Kepler had one home run in 110 minor league at-bats this season. He had nine in 431 at-bats in the minors last season, and was more prominent on the bases (19 steals).
But since being recalled to the Twins, his power has been the most prominent part of his game. His fourth home run in two games gave him 15 home runs this season and helped the Twins again slug their way past the Indians.
Kepler is the fourth player to hit four home runs in a two-game span since the Twins moved to Minnesota in 1961. The others are Don Mincher and Harmon Killebrew in 1963, and Kirby Puckett in 1987. Killebrew and …
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