Gary Joseph Gaetti,is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990),California Angels (1991–1993),Kansas City Royals (1993–1995),St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998),Chicago Cubs (1998–1999) and Boston Red Sox (2000).
Joseph Patrick Mauer is an American former professional baseball catcher and first baseman,who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Minnesota Twins. A six-time All-Star,Mauer is the only catcher in MLB history to win three batting titles,and the only catcher to ever win a batting title in the American League (AL).
William Shawn Wooten is the assistant major league hitting coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He is a former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Anaheim Angels (2000–03),Philadelphia Phillies (2004),and Boston Red Sox (2005). He bats and throws right-handed.
Terry Lee Steinbach is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher from 1986 to 1999,most notably as a member of the Oakland Athletics team that won three consecutive American League pennants and a World Series championship in 1989. He played his final three seasons with the Minnesota Twins. A three-time All-Star player,Steinbach won the 1988 All-Star Game MVP Award and caught two no-hitters during his career.
Brian David Harper is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career (1979-1995). He most recently served as the hitting coach of the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.
Mark Bruce Salas is a former professional catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984-1991. Salas,who is of Mexican descent,also worked for the Chicago White Sox as a bullpen catcher.
Danny Kay Goodwin is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1975 to 1982. He also played in the Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Nankai Hawks in 1986. Goodwin is the only baseball player to be drafted first overall in the Major League draft in two separate drafts.
The 1965 Minnesota Twins won the 1965 American League pennant with a 102–60 record. It was the team's first pennant since moving to Minnesota,and the 102 wins is a team record.
The 1962 Minnesota Twins improved to 91–71,finishing second in the American League,five games short of the World Champion New York Yankees. 1,433,116 fans attended Twins games,the second highest total in the American League.
The 1967 Minnesota Twins finished 91–71,tied for second in the American League with the Detroit Tigers. The Twins had a one-game lead on the Red Sox with two games remaining in Boston,but lost both games. A total of 1,483,547 fans attended Twins games,the second highest total in the American League.
The 1976 Minnesota Twins finished 85–77,third in the American League West. Only 715,394 fans attended Twins games,the lowest total in the American League. It was the third year in a row that the Twins attracted the fewest fans in the AL.
The 1981 Minnesota Twins finished a combined 41–68,seventh in the American League West. In the strike split season,the Twins were 17–39,seventh place in the first half and 24–29,fourth place in the second half. 469,090 fans attended Twins games,the lowest total in the American League. It was also their 21st and final season at Metropolitan Stadium,before moving their home games to the Metrodome the next season. The franchise would not play another outdoor home game until 2010,when Target Field opened.
The 1988 Minnesota Twins finished at 91–71,second in the AL West. 3,030,672 fans attended Twins games,at the time,establishing a new major league record. Pitcher Allan Anderson had his most successful season in 1988,winning the American League ERA title at 2.45 and compiling a record of 16-9 in 30 starts.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Angels. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Dodgers,Los Angeles Angels,Kansas City Royals,and Colorado Rockies.
Andrew James Romine is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Detroit Tigers,Seattle Mariners,Texas Rangers,and Chicago Cubs. He is the brother of MLB catcher Austin Romine and son of former MLB outfielder Kevin Romine. On September 30,2017,Romine became the fifth player in major league history to play all nine defensive positions in a single game.
Eric Joseph Fryer is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Minnesota Twins,and St. Louis Cardinals. A product of Ohio State University,the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the ninth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.
Christopher Ryan Herrmann is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Seattle Mariners,and Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.
Omar David Narváez is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox,Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers. He was an All-Star in 2021.
Mitchell Lynn Garver is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins.
Yermín Francisco Mercedes,nicknamed "The Yermín-ator",is a Dominican professional baseball first baseman,catcher,and designated hitter who is currently a free agent. He signed as an international free agent with the Washington Nationals in 2011. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Chicago White Sox. On April 3,2021,he set a major league record as the first player in modern MLB history to begin a season with eight consecutive hits. He was named the MLB Rookie of the Month in April 2021.
