Trevor Larnach Explained

Trevor Larnach
Team:Minnesota Twins
Number:9
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:26 February 1997
Birth Place:Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 8
Debutyear:2021
Debutteam:Minnesota Twins
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:August 11, 2024
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.229
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:31
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:121
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Trevor John Ikaikaloa Larnach (born February 26, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.

Amateur career

Larnach attended College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California, and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 40th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He did not sign with the Padres and attended Oregon State University where he played college baseball for the Beavers.[2]

As a freshman at Oregon State in 2016, Larnach played in 28 games, hitting .157/.271/.176 with three runs batted in (RBI) over 51 at bats.[3] As a sophomore in 2017, he played in 60 games and hit .303/.421/.429 with three home runs and 48 RBI in 198 at bats.[4] After the 2016 and 2017 seasons, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star in 2016.[5] [6]

In 2018, as a junior, Larnach was named to the Pac-12 All-Conference Team.[7] During Game 2 of the 2018 College World Series against the Arkansas Razorbacks, with Arkansas and OSU tied 3-3 in the top of the ninth inning, Larnach hit a two out, two-run home run to give the Beavers a 5-3 lead.[8] Oregon State went on to win the game and the 2018 College World Series.[9] He was named to the All-Tournament Team.[10] Larnach finished his junior season with a .348 batting average, 19 home runs, and 77 RBIs.[11]

Professional career

The Minnesota Twins selected Larnach in the first round, with the 20th overall selection, in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Twins on July 5 for a $2.55 million signing bonus.[12] He made his professional debut with the Elizabethton Twins of the rookie–level Appalachian League[13] and was promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Single–A Midwest League in August.[14] In 42 games between the two teams, he slashed .303/.390/.500 with five home runs and 26 RBIs.[15]

Larnach began 2019 with the Fort Myers Miracle of the High–A Florida State League,[16] earning FSL All-Star honors.[17] He was promoted to the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos in July.[18] Over 127 games between the two clubs, Larnach batted .309 with 13 home runs and 66 RBIs.[19] Larnach did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]

On May 7, 2021, Larnach was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[21] Larnach made his MLB debut the next day as the starting left fielder against the Detroit Tigers.[22] The Twins optioned Larnach to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints on August 16.[23] He finished his rookie campaign appearing in 79 games and hitting .223/.322/.350 with 7 home runs and 28 RBI.

In 2022, Larnach played in 51 games for Minnesota, hitting .231/.306/.406 with 5 home runs and 18 RBI. On June 28, 2022, Larnach underwent bilateral surgical repair on a core muscle strain he had suffered days earlier. Initially expected to sideline him six weeks, the procedure ended Larnach’s season.[24] In 2023, he played in 58 games for Minnesota, batting .213/.311/.415 with career–highs in home runs (8) and RBI (40).[25]

Larnach was optioned to Triple–A St. Paul to begin the 2024 season.[26]

Personal life

Larnach is of Hawaiian descent. His maternal uncle, Brian Cabral, played nine years in the National Football League.[27]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Letourneau . Connor . June 10, 2015 . Trevor Larnach, Oregon State Beavers signee, goes to San Diego Padres in 40th round . January 21, 2019 . Oregon Live.
  2. Web site: June 23, 2017 . Trevor Larnach rolls with his Oregon State baseball role, whether at DH or RF . January 21, 2019 . Oregon Live.
  3. Web site: Lundeberg . Bob . February 20, 2018 . OSU baseball: Larnach in the zone . January 21, 2019 . GazetteTimes.com.
  4. Web site: Eggers . Kerry . April 3, 2018 . RBI leader takes it to another level for OSU . January 21, 2019 . Portland Tribune.
  5. Web site: #29 Trevor Larnach - Profile . September 25, 2019 . Point Streak.
  6. Web site: July 16, 2016 . 2016 All-Star teams, Home Run Hitting Contest participants announced . May 6, 2020 . Cape Cod Baseball.
  7. Web site: May 31, 2018 . Pac-12 Conference announces baseball All-Conference honors . https://web.archive.org/web/20180604033714/http://pac-12.com/article/2018/05/25/pac-12-announces-baseball-all-conference-honors . dead . June 4, 2018 . January 21, 2019 . Pac-12.
  8. Web site: Wittry . Andy . June 28, 2018 . OSU's Larnach hits go-ahead home run in Game 2 of the CWS . January 21, 2019 . NCAA.com.
  9. Web site: Callis . Jim . May 24, 2018 . Oregon State wins 2018 College World Series . January 21, 2019 . MLB.com.
  10. Web site: Boone . Tony . June 28, 2018 . CWS notes: Nick Madrigal, Trevor Larnach, Cadyn Grenier leave Beavers with championship | CWS . January 21, 2019 . Omaha.com.
  11. Web site: Wylie . Tom . July 2, 2018 . Tyler Graham now has College World Series title as player, coach . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180706104244/http://www.montanasports.com/2018/07/02/tyler-graham-now-has-college-world-series-title-as-player-coach/ . July 6, 2018 . MontanaSports.
  12. Web site: Miller . Phil . July 6, 2018 . Twins sign first-round pick Larnach . January 21, 2019 . StarTribune.com.
  13. Web site: July 5, 2018 . APPY LEAGUE: Minnesota's 1st-round pick headed to Elizabethton | Sports . January 21, 2019 . heraldcourier.com.
  14. Web site: August 7, 2018 . Twins' Trevor Larnach: Promoted to Low-A . January 21, 2019 . CBSSports.com.
  15. Web site: Velle . La . June 9, 2019 . Larnach, Twins' top pick in 2018, starting to settle in . May 9, 2021 . StarTribune.com.
  16. Web site: April 1, 2019 . Twins' Trevor Larnach: Opening year at High-A . November 25, 2020 . CBSSports.com.
  17. Web site: Kelner . Marshall . May 29, 2019 . Miracle lead FSL with eight All-Stars . November 25, 2020 . MiLB.com.
  18. Web site: Dykstra . Sam . July 16, 2019 . Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach moving up to Double-A Pensacola . May 9, 2021 . MiLB.com.
  19. Web site: Parker . John . February 8, 2021 . The Road to The Show: Trevor Larnach . May 9, 2021 . MiLB.com.
  20. Web site: Todd . Jeff . June 30, 2020 . 2020 Minor League Season Canceled . May 9, 2021 . MLB Trade Rumors.
  21. Web site: Zencka . TC . May 7, 2021 . Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List, Recall Trevor Larnach . May 9, 2021 . MLB Trade Rumors.
  22. Web site: Ryan . Megan . May 9, 2021 . Twins' confident Trevor Larnach had to bide his time before big-league call-up . August 23, 2021 . StarTribune.com.
  23. Web site: Zgoda . Jerry . August 17, 2021 . Twins send Trevor Larnach down to St. Paul with eyes on more at-bats . August 23, 2021 . StarTribune.com.
  24. Web site: Larnach to miss 6 weeks after surgery. March 23, 2023. mlb.com. en.
  25. Web site: Trevor Larnach - Stats - Batting. March 19, 2024. fangraphs.com. en.
  26. Web site: Jose Miranda among three Twins spring cuts Monday. March 19, 2024. si.com. en.
  27. Web site: August 13, 2019 . Larnach discusses family roots . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190813163503/https://www.milb.com/video/larnach-discusses-family-roots/c-31000006717 . August 13, 2019 . August 13, 2019 . MiLB.com . My uncle Brian played football for three different NFL teams. He played for the Green Bay Packers, the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears. He won a championship with [the Bears]..

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