Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis has been asking for kids to autograph his hat during spring training.

The 25-year-old former No. 2 overall pick is catching positive attention this spring after starting a new tradition where he asked kids for their autographs in exchange for his signature.

Royce Lewis goes through a demonstration of his approach at the plate, where he wants to hit the ball, how he adjusts his swing and more

Over the past two seasons, Royce Lewis has shown an uncanny knack for hitting home runs immediately after returning from the injured list. His defense, he says, requires more of a learning curve. Lewis will stick at third base this season after the Twins contemplated moving him to second base during the winter.

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Royce Lewis — left, with Carlos Correa last week in Fort Myers, Fla. — had a miserable final month for the Twins last season, and so did the rest of his team. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribu

Royce Lewis lines a solo home run to left field to tie the game at 1 in the top of the 2nd inning

Despite some lackluster defense in 2024, the Minnesota Twins have doubled down on keeping their young slugger at third base. So, is this his last chance to stay at the hot corner long-term?

Due to injuries, 2017 first overall pick Royce Lewis hasn’t seen the field for more than 82 games in any of his three years in the MLB, leaving people wondering what success he could have in a full season.

Tuesday marked the Minnesota Twins' third exhibition game of spring training and it was a good one in terms of expected regular-season contributors slugging home runs.

Minnesota Twins Matt Wallner (38) is greeted by Royce Lewis (23) after his two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York

Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) celebrates with catcher Christian Vazquez (8) after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays