Édouard Julien promoted to A-fort level by the Twins

Revue de presse

https://www.archysport.com/, June 29, 2021

With a .299 offensive average at the A-low level, the 22-year-old from Quebec was promoted to the A-fort branch of the Minnesota Twins.

After the second game of a doubles program on Sunday in Florida, Julien learned while boarding the coach bringing his team back to Fort Myers that a flight to Chicago was waiting for him on Monday. join the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

“This is very good news. When I got to camp, I didn’t set a specific goal of where I could play. My goal was only to take advantage of the season to find my place. Since I had never played in the minor leagues, even though I hadn’t seen a game before this year, I didn’t really have any particular expectations. I wanted to do well, and it has been well so far, ”said the former Quebec Diamonds player on Monday, while he was aboard a plane about to take off.

Julien had a strong start to his career in the organization of the Twins. In addition to his attacking average, he had a very strong goalscoring average of .490. In addition to his 44 hits in 204 appearances, he also had 50 walks and stole 21 goals with the Fort Myers Mussels.

This production therefore allows him to move to the second level of the affiliated baseball structure which includes the A-Low, the A-strong, the AA, the AAA and the majors.

“Even if I go to another level, I will keep the same approach. I would be lying if I didn’t say that my hitting is the biggest part of my game, I try to throw myself well every time I play. I played against a number of very good pitchers in the college ranks, it helps me a lot. I had the experience and the maturity to know their game plan against me, ”said Julien.

Édouard Julien was a choice of 18e round by the Twins in 2019, but he injured his elbow a few weeks later and missed the entire 2019 season. And like all baseball hopefuls, he couldn’t play in 2020 because of the pandemic.

“In terms of health, things are going very well, I was operated on two years ago, I no longer think about it and I am at 100%”, added the one who had accepted an interesting signature bonus usually given. to fourth-round picks to join the Twins’ organization when he could have continued his adventure with the renowned Auburn University baseball program.

Julien therefore had a great start in professional baseball. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels manager Brian Meyer praised him during a recent report about Julien on a Twins minor league site.

“He’s a multi-faceted hitter and defensive player. He gets quality batting appearances every time he turns up at home plate. He is also patient and receives his share of walks, but when a pitch is in his zone, he throws himself with confidence and he tries to do damage, ”he illustrated.

“In Florida, the ball doesn’t travel that much. The weather is humid, it is often windy in the interior [des stades], it doesn’t hit a lot of home runs and doubles. The important thing is to launch myself on good shots. This winter, I chatted with Abraham Toro, and he told me it’s up to each player to decide which hitter they want to be. In his case, everything unlocked when he understood the kind he was, ”he said of the one who was recently promoted to the majors by the Houston Astros.

“I learn to play every day, which is not easy. But I am realizing my dream of being a professional player. I try to perform as I can and not worry about the rest. I find it “cool” to see that the Twins’ organization believes in me and my potential. “

So far, Julien has played mostly at second and third, but he has also played a few games on the outfield.

“I’m happy with my defensive play, but I’m aware that this is a facet that I need to improve on, although it will be with my stick that I find my way. I think it’s second base that I’m going to play at Cedar Rapids and I’m going to work hard to be reliable on defense. My goal is to become a complete player. ”

Revue de presse publiée par Jacques Lanciault.