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Twins' mid-round 2025 MLB Draft pick is the son of a Mets folk hero

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The Twins selected Bruin Agbayani out of St. Louis High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the sixth round with the No. 179 pick on Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Twins’ mid-round 2025 MLB Draft pick, shortstop Bruin Agbayani, is the son of Mets folk hero Benny Agbayani

Bruin’s dad, Benny, was a 30th-round draft pick who spent parts of five seasons in the major leagues. He spent just three seasons with the New York Mets, but became known as a cult hero to fans.

Benny earned his cult hero status because he gave the Mets two of their most memorable hits in franchise history in 2000.