2018 Minnesota Twins

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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.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2020 Minnesota Twins	36–24	20	24
2019 Minnesota Twins	101–61	20	31
2018 Minnesota Twins · Current season	78–84	24	34
2017 Minnesota Twins	85–77	17	36
2016 Minnesota Twins	59–103	21	29

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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
Matt Belisle	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	9.13	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 9.13 over 23.67 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.
José Berríos	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	3.84	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 192.33 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.
Alan Busenitz	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	7.82	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.82 over 25.33 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.
John Curtiss	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	5.68	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.
Chase De Jong	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	3.57	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.
Oliver Drake	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	2.21	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.21 over 20.33 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.
Tyler Duffey	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	7.20	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.20 over 25.00 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.
Zach Duke	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	3.62	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 37.33 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.
Kyle Gibson	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.67	3.62	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 196.67 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.
Stephen Gonsalves	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	6.57	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.57 over 24.67 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.
David Hale	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	12.00	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.
Trevor Hildenberger	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.00	5.42	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.42 over 73.00 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.
Phil Hughes	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	6.75	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.
Tyler Kinley	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	24.30	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.
Zack Littell	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	6.20	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 over 20.33 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.
Lance Lynn	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.33	5.10	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.10 over 102.33 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.
Matt Magill	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	3.81	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 56.67 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.
Trevor May	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	3.20	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 25.33 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.
Adalberto Mejía	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	2.01	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.01 over 22.33 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.
Gabriel Moya	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	4.71	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 36.33 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.
Jake Odorizzi	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.33	4.49	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 164.33 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.
Ryan Pressly	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	3.40	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 47.67 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.
Addison Reed	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	4.50	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 56.00 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.
Fernando Rodney	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	3.09	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 43.67 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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	2.63	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 68.33 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.
Fernando Romero	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.67	4.69	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 55.67 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.
Ervin Santana	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	8.03	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 8.03 over 24.67 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.
Aaron Slegers	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	5.27	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.
Kohl Stewart	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	3.68	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 36.67 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.
Andrew Vasquez	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	5.40	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.
Willians Astudillo	Catchers	64	both	93	33	3	.355	1.00	45.00	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Jason Castro	Catchers	15	batting	63	9	1	.143	—	—	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Mitch Garver	Catchers	43	both	302	81	7	.268	1.00	0.00	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Chris Gimenez	Catchers	46	both	29	8	2	.276	1.00	45.00	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.
Juan Graterol	Catchers	66	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Bobby Wilson	Catchers	46	batting	135	24	2	.178	—	—	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Ehire Adrianza	Infielders	16	batting	335	84	6	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 at-bats and 6 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.
Tyler Austin	Infielders	31	batting	123	29	9	.236	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 at-bats and 9 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.
Brian Dozier	Infielders	2	batting	410	93	16	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 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.
Eduardo Escobar	Infielders	5	batting	368	101	15	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Logan Forsythe	Infielders	24	batting	178	46	0	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
Joe Mauer	Infielders	7	batting	486	137	6	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 at-bats and 6 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.
Logan Morrison	Infielders	99	batting	318	59	15	.186	—	—	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.
Gregorio Petit	Infielders	40	batting	61	15	0	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Jorge Polanco	Infielders	11	batting	302	87	6	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 at-bats and 6 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.
Miguel Sanó	Infielders	22	batting	266	53	13	.199	—	—	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 at-bats and 13 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.
Byron Buxton	Outfielders	25	batting	90	14	0	.156	—	—	Below average (41) — 487 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Jake Cave	Outfielders	60	batting	283	75	13	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 at-bats and 13 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.
Johnny Field	Outfielders	51	batting	52	13	3	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Robbie Grossman	Outfielders	36	batting	396	108	5	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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.
Max Kepler	Outfielders	26	batting	532	119	20	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 at-bats and 20 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.
Ryan LaMarre	Outfielders	24	both	99	26	0	.263	0.67	13.50	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Taylor Motter	Outfielders	45	batting	19	1	0	.053	—	—	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.
Eddie Rosario	Outfielders	20	batting	559	161	24	.288	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 24 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:24:33.198811+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.