2021 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 2020s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Compare historical seasons

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
2023 Minnesota Twins	87–75	21	29
2022 Minnesota Twins	78–84	25	38
2021 Minnesota Twins · Current season	73–89	43	35
2020 Minnesota Twins	36–24	20	24
2019 Minnesota Twins	101–61	20	31

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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
Andrew Albers	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	7.58	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.
Jorge Alcalá	Pitchers	66	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.
Shaun Anderson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	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.
Charlie Barnes	Pitchers	85	both	1	0	0	.000	38.00	5.92	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 38.00 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.
Kyle Barraclough	Pitchers	45	both	0	0	0	—	13.00	5.54	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.
José Berríos	Pitchers	17	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.
Beau Burrows	Pitchers	41	both	0	0	0	—	9.33	12.54	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.
Álex Colomé	Pitchers	48	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.
Danny Coulombe	Pitchers	53	both	1	0	0	.000	34.33	3.67	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 34.33 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.
Randy Dobnak	Pitchers	68	both	0	0	0	—	50.67	7.64	Below average (41) — 550 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 7.64 over 50.67 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.
Tyler Duffey	Pitchers	21	both	0	0	0	—	62.33	3.18	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 62.33 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.
Luke Farrell	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	4.74	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 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.
John Gant	Pitchers	33	both	0	0	0	—	33.67	5.61	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 over 33.67 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.
Édgar García	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	10.45	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.
Ralph Garza Jr.	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	3.26	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.
Ian Gibaut	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	2.70	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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.33	6.77	Below average (41) — 550 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.77 over 98.33 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.
Griffin Jax	Pitchers	83	both	3	0	0	.000	82.00	6.37	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 82.00 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.
Derek Law	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	4.20	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.
Kenta Maeda	Pitchers	18	both	3	1	0	.333	106.33	4.66	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 106.33 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.
Juan Minaya	Pitchers	49	both	0	0	0	—	40.00	2.48	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 40.00 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.
Jovani Morán	Pitchers	71	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.
Bailey Ober	Pitchers	82	both	2	1	0	.500	92.33	4.19	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 92.33 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.
Michael Pineda	Pitchers	35	both	3	0	0	.000	109.33	3.62	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 109.33 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.
Hansel Robles	Pitchers	57	both	0	0	0	—	44.00	4.91	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 44.00 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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	—	40.33	3.35	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 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.
Joe Ryan	Pitchers	74	both	2	0	0	.000	26.67	4.05	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 26.67 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.
Matt Shoemaker	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	8.06	Below average (39) — 554 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 8.06 over 60.33 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.
Devin Smeltzer	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	0.00	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.
Cody Stashak	Pitchers	61	both	0	0	0	—	15.67	6.89	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.
Caleb Thielbar	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	—	64.00	3.23	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 64.00 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.
Lewis Thorpe	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	4.70	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.
Nick Vincent	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	0.71	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.
Brandon Waddell	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	11.25	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.
Mitch Garver	Catchers	8	batting	207	53	13	.256	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Ryan Jeffers	Catchers	27	batting	267	53	14	.199	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 at-bats and 14 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.
Ben Rortvedt	Catchers	70	batting	89	15	3	.169	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Luis Arráez	Infielders	2	batting	428	126	2	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Willians Astudillo	Infielders	64	both	208	49	7	.236	4.00	2.25	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Travis Blankenhorn	Infielders	13	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Josh Donaldson	Infielders	20	batting	457	113	26	.247	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 at-bats and 26 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	588	158	33	.269	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 33 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.
J. T. Riddle	Infielders	15	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Miguel Sanó	Infielders	22	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Andrelton Simmons	Infielders	9	batting	412	92	3	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Byron Buxton	Outfielders	25	batting	235	72	19	.306	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 at-bats and 19 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	164	31	3	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Gilberto Celestino	Outfielders	79	batting	59	8	2	.136	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Kyle Garlick	Outfielders	30	batting	99	23	5	.232	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Nick Gordon	Outfielders	1	batting	200	48	4	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Max Kepler	Outfielders	26	batting	426	90	19	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 at-bats and 19 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.
Alex Kirilloff	Outfielders	19	batting	215	54	8	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 at-bats and 8 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.
Trevor Larnach	Outfielders	24	batting	260	58	7	.223	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Tzu-Wei Lin	Outfielders	37	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Rob Refsnyder	Outfielders	38	batting	139	34	2	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Brent Rooker	Outfielders	50	batting	189	38	9	.201	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Nelson Cruz	Outfielders	23	batting	296	87	19	.294	—	—	Strong (61) — 24 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 at-bats and 19 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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:49:51.074857+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.