James Edward Rice is an American former professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Rice played his entire 16-year MLB career for the Boston Red Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Carl Michael Yastrzemski Sr.,nicknamed "Yaz",is an American former professional baseball player who played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his career primarily as a left fielder,but also played 33 games as a third baseman. Later in his career,he was mainly a first baseman and designated hitter.
Kirby Puckett was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett was instrumental in helping the Twins to win World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. Puckett generally played center field,although he was shifted to right field later in his career.
Torii Kedar Hunter is an American former professional baseball center fielder and right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and Detroit Tigers from 1997 through 2015. Hunter was a five-time All-Star,won nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards as a center fielder,and was a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.
Harmon Clayton Killebrew Jr.,nicknamed "the Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon",was an American professional baseball first baseman,third baseman,and left fielder. He spent most of his 22-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Minnesota Twins. A prolific power hitter,Killebrew had the fifth-most home runs in major league history at the time of his retirement. He was second only to Babe Ruth in American League (AL) home runs,and was the AL career leader in home runs by a right-handed batter. Killebrew was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
JoséCruz Dilan,nicknamed "Cheo",is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player,coach and baseball front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1970 to 1988,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros.
Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso,nicknamed "the Cuban Comet" and "Mr. White Sox",was a Cuban professional baseball player. He began his baseball career in the Negro leagues in 1946 and became an All-Star third baseman with the New York Cubans. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB) after the 1948 season as baseball's color line fell. Miñoso went on to become an All-Star left fielder with the Indians and Chicago White Sox. The first Afro-Latino in the major leagues and the first black player in White Sox history,as a 1951 rookie he was one of the first Latin Americans to play in an MLB All-Star Game.
Aloysius Harry Simmons,born Alois Szymanski,was an American professional baseball player. Nicknamed "Bucketfoot Al",he played for two decades in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder and had his best years with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics during the late 1920s and early 1930s,winning two World Series with Philadelphia. Simmons also played for the Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers,Washington Senators,Boston Braves,Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. After his playing career ended,Simmons served as a coach for the Athletics and Cleveland Indians. A career .334 hitter,Simmons was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.
César Leonardo Tovar,nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility",was a Venezuelan professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1976,most notably as the leadoff hitter for the Minnesota Twins teams that won two consecutive American League Western Division titles in 1969 and 1970. He later played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,and New York Yankees.
Dwight Michael "Dewey" Evans is an American former professional baseball right fielder and right-handed batter who played with the Boston Red Sox (1972–1990) and Baltimore Orioles (1991) in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was a three-time All-Star,won eight Gold Glove Awards,and won two Silver Slugger Awards. Evans played the second-most career games for the Red Sox of any player,surpassed only by Carl Yastrzemski.
Jimmie Randolph Hall is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and left-handed batter who played eight seasons in the big leagues. A two-time All-Star,Hall made his debut with the Minnesota Twins (1963–66),followed by stints with the California Angels (1967–68),Cleveland Indians (1968–69),New York Yankees (1969),Chicago Cubs (1969–70) and Atlanta Braves (1970).
Kent Alan Hrbek,nicknamed "Herbie",is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 14-year baseball career with the Minnesota Twins (1981–1994). Hrbek batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He hit the first home run in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 3,1982,in an exhibition game against the Phillies. Fans knew Hrbek as an outstanding defensive player,perennial slugger,and charismatic hometown favorite. Former Twins pitcher Jim Kaat considered Hrbek to be the best defensive first baseman he had ever seen,despite him never winning a Gold Glove at the position.
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. Widely regarded as the greatest contact hitter of all time at the catcher position in his prime,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).
Kenton Lloyd "Ken" Boyer was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman,coach and manager who played with the St. Louis Cardinals,New York Mets,Chicago White Sox,and Los Angeles Dodgers for 15 seasons,1955 through 1969.
Richard John Rollins is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played with the Minnesota Twins (1961–68),Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers (1969–1970),and Cleveland Indians (1970). During a 10-year baseball career,Rollins hit .269 with 77 home runs,and 399 runs batted in (RBI).
James Evan Perry Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1959 to 1975 for the Cleveland Indians,Minnesota Twins,Detroit Tigers,and Oakland Athletics. During a 17-year baseball career,Perry compiled 215 wins,1,576 strikeouts,and a 3.45 earned run average. He won the Cy Young Award in 1970 and was a three-time MLB All-Star. He and his younger brother Gaylord Perry,who were Cleveland teammates in 1974–1975,became the first brothers to both win 200 games in the major leagues,and remain the only brothers to both win Cy Young Awards.
Zoilo Casanova Versalles Rodriguez,nicknamed "Zorro",was a Cuban professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball,most notably for the Minnesota Twins/Washington Senators. He was the catalyst who led the 1965 Twins to their first World Series after moving from Washington to Minnesota. The same year he also won the American League Most Valuable Player award.
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr. is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,and San Diego Padres. Cruz is a seven-time MLB All-Star. Known for his power hitting,he has won four Silver Slugger Awards and two Edgar Martínez Awards.
After winning 91 games the previous two seasons,the 1964 Minnesota Twins slumped to 79–83,a disappointing tie for sixth with the Cleveland Indians in the American League,20 games behind the AL champion New York Yankees.
The 1968 Minnesota Twins season was a season in American baseball. The team finished 79–83,seventh in the American League.
