1970 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Minnesota Twins franchise archive · Available years: 1961–2025 · 65 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1972 Minnesota Twins	77–77	21	12
1971 Minnesota Twins	74–86	22	14
1970 Minnesota Twins · Current season	98–64	22	13
1969 Minnesota Twins	97–65	21	15
1968 Minnesota Twins	79–83	20	14

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Steve Barber	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.61	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.00	3.18	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 164.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Boswell	Pitchers	23	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Hall	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.33	2.55	Strong (62) — 2 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 155.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Pete Hamm	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.51	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hal Haydel	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.00	3.56	Average (55) — 42 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 230.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Perranoski	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.43	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Perry	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.67	3.04	Strong (60) — 9 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 278.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	3.40	Average (54) — 51 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 92.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Stan Williams	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.99	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Woodson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Zepp	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.00	3.22	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 151.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	38	batting	7	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
George Mitterwald	Catchers	15	batting	369	82	15	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Ratliff	Catchers	8	batting	149	40	5	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom Tischinski	Catchers	22	batting	46	9	1	.196	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Leo Cárdenas	Infielders	5,17	batting	588	145	11	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rod Carew	Infielders	29	batting	191	70	4	.366	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harmon Killebrew	Infielders	3	batting	527	143	41	.271	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 at-bats and 41 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Minnie Mendoza	Infielders	27	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cotton Nash	Infielders	40	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Quilici	Infielders	7	batting	141	32	2	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rich Reese	Infielders	20	batting	501	131	10	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 142 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Renick	Infielders	10	batting	179	41	7	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Thompson	Infielders	55,5	batting	302	66	0	.219	—	—	Below average (44) — 337 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Allison	Outfielders	4	batting	72	15	1	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brant Alyea	Outfielders	11	batting	258	75	16	.291	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Brye	Outfielders	37	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Herman Hill	Outfielders	19	batting	22	2	0	.091	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Holt	Outfielders	26	batting	319	85	3	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 162 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Charlie Manuel	Outfielders	9	batting	64	12	1	.188	—	—	Average (46) — 297 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Nettles	Outfielders	34,39	batting	20	5	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tony Oliva	Outfielders	6	batting	628	204	23	.325	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 at-bats and 23 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
César Tovar	Outfielders	12	batting	650	195	10	.300	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 650 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1970 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1970 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:59:25.346423+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.