Twins select UNC SS in 1st round of draft

The Minnesota Twins have selected North Carolina shortstop Levi Michael in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have selected North Carolina shortstop Levi Michael in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

The Twins selected the 20-year-old Michael with the 30th overall pick on Monday night.

Michael is a switch hitter who dealt with some injuries last season with the Tar Heels.

The Twins also have two compensatory picks after losing second baseman Orlando Hudson and right-hander Jesse Crain in free agency.

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