Twins Prospect Kyle DeBarge Hits First Homer of Season

21-year-old slugger goes deep in Double-A debut for Wichita Wind Surge

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:18am

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Kyle DeBarge, the Minnesota Twins' No. 21 ranked prospect, hit his first home run of the season in his debut game for the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge. The 21-year-old outfielder connected on a solo shot in the 5th inning to help power Wichita to a win in their home opener.

Why it matters

DeBarge is considered one of the Twins' top offensive prospects, and his early-season power display will be an encouraging sign for the organization as he continues his development at the Double-A level. The Wind Surge are the Twins' affiliate in the Texas League, which is known as a hitter-friendly environment that can boost young sluggers' numbers.

The details

Playing in his first game for Wichita after being promoted from High-A, DeBarge stepped up to the plate in the 5th inning and launched a solo home run over the left field wall. The towering blast gave the Wind Surge a 2-1 lead, which they would hold on to for the victory in their home opener.

  • DeBarge hit the home run in the 5th inning of Wichita's game on April 3, 2026.

The players

Kyle DeBarge

A 21-year-old outfielder and top-21 prospect in the Minnesota Twins' farm system.

Wichita Wind Surge

The Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, playing in the Texas League.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to see Kyle get off to a strong start in his first game with us. His power is one of his biggest tools, and we're excited to see him continue developing at the Double-A level.”

— Toby Gardenhire, Manager, Wichita Wind Surge

What’s next

DeBarge and the Wind Surge will continue their homestand with a four-game series against the Corpus Christi Hooks starting on April 6.

The takeaway

DeBarge's first home run of the season is an early positive sign for the Twins' top offensive prospect as he takes the next step in his development with the Double-A Wind Surge. His power potential could make him an impact bat for Minnesota in the coming years.