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Former Alabama pitcher reportedly promoted to make MLB debut
TL;DR
Connor Prielipp, a former Alabama pitcher, has been promoted by the Minnesota Twins for his MLB debut. He was a standout player at Alabama and has shown strong performance in the minors.
Key points
- Connor Prielipp promoted for MLB debut by Minnesota Twins
- Former Alabama pitcher had a 4-1 record and 0.96 ERA at Alabama
- Ranked as Minnesota's No. 5 overall prospect
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The Minnesota Twins have officially promoted former Alabama Crimson Tide ace Connor Prielipp for his MLB debut, the organization announced Wednesday.
Prielipp was at Alabama for three seasons from 2020-22, serving as the Crimson Tide's top starter during the 2020 shortened season. The left-hander also missed a majority of the 2021 season due to an injury, as well as all of 2022.
During the 2020-21 seasons, Prielipp made seven starts for the Crimson Tide, an impressive sample size where the left-hander owned a combined 4-1 record with a 0.96 ERA across 28 innings. Prielipp also posted a 47:7 K:BB ratio, and went on to be selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft by Minnesota.
Since joining the Twins organization, Prielipp has posted a combined 3.72 ERA across the last four seasons, and has spent the entirety of the 2026 campaign so far with Triple-A St. Paul's. Across his 15.2 innings pitched, Prielipp has posted a 2.30 ERA, and is currently ranked as Minnesota's No. 5 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline.
With this MLB promotion, Prielipp becomes the lone former Alabama player currently on a MLB roster.
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Q&A
What are Connor Prielipp's career stats at Alabama?
During his time at Alabama, Connor Prielipp had a 4-1 record with a 0.96 ERA over 28 innings pitched.
When was Connor Prielipp drafted and by which team?
Connor Prielipp was selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.
What is Connor Prielipp's current prospect ranking in the Twins organization?
Connor Prielipp is currently ranked as Minnesota's No. 5 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
