Born in Germany but raised in Texas, Max Kepler first cracked the Twins roster as a late-season call up, and was a starter in the Outfield the following season. 

A good defensive player, Kepler showed through his career that he go deep, blasting at least 20 Home Runs three times in Minnesota, peaking with 36 in 2019, where he was 20th in MVP voting, though he would deal with injuries after and missed significant time every season from 2021 to 2024

Kepler left the Twins for Philadelphia in 2025, and overall had 893 Hits with 161 Home Runs.

Eddie Foster was one of the better leadoff men in the 1910s, but as he played for the Washington Senators, he did not receive a lot of attention.

Debuting for the Senators in 1912, he led the American League in At Bats four times (1912, 1914, 1915 & 1918), and swiped at least 20 bases in his first four years in Washington.  While he was not the most prolific hitter, he did compile 1,177 Hits over his eight years in D.C..

Mostly, Foster was lauded for his defensive skills, especially; in the deadball era that he played in. 

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2023 revision of our top 50 Minnesota Twins.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Twins made the playoffs but did not go very far as they were eliminated in the first round.  There were no new entrants, and one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Walter Johnson

2. Rod Carew

3. Harmon Killebrew

4. Kirby Puckett

5. Joe Mauer

 

You can find the entire list here.

The only change was Byron Buxton, who rose wo spots to #45.

We thank you for your continued support for our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Minnesota Twins.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Minnesota had a decent year, though was mildly disappointing.  There is one new entrant into the top 50, with no other fluctuation.

As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.

1. Walter Johnson

2. Rod Carew

3. Harmon Killebrew

3. Kirby Puckett

5. Joe Mauer

You can find the entire list here.

The only new entry is Outfielder, Byron Buxton, who enters at #47, who knocks out Bump Hadley from the Top 50.  Notably, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco almost made this portion of the list.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

There are not a lot of players like Byron Buxton.

Buxton first appeared for the Twins in 2015, three years after he was taken with the Second Overall Pick.  Buxton was considered a five-tool player, but that was not the case in the Majors, though he has showed series of doing all of those things at different periods of time.

Buxton’s defense was stellar in 2017, a year where he led the American League in Total Zone Runs (29), was second in Defensive bWAR (2.6) and won the Wilson Overall Defensive Player.  Offensively, he only had 117 Hits, but received MVP votes (18^th overall), and was a star on the rise; or so we thought.

He dealt with copious injuries, and was returned to the Minors, but was able to come back with another defensive gem year; the COVID-shortened 2020 year where he was first in Defensive bWAR (1.2).  Buxton again battle injuries late in 2022, but still blasted 28 Home Runs in less than 100 Games, while appearing in his first All-Star Game.

Buxton enters 2025 with only one year of 100 Hits, though has been an All-Star (not in that year) and won multiple fielding awards, and is now a top power hitter.  This is a statistical ESPN 30-for-30 player.

One of the more surprising pieces of MLB news from recent weeks sees veteran pitcher Chris Archer team up with the Minnesota Twins. The 33-year-old has another shot at the biggest division in baseball following a catalog of injuries.

Archer spent 2021 with the Tampa Bay Rays but appearances were restricted. He was eventually placed on the 60-day injured list with forearm tightness - not an ideal condition for a pitcher.

The former Rays and Pirates man now signs up on a one-year deal at Minnesota. The signing must be seen as a gamble but have the Twins actually made a shrewd move?

Chris Archer in Numbers

Chris Archer may not be a member of the Hall of Fame but he has had plenty to say about the accolade in the past. 

As for his stats, they certainly stand up to scrutiny. Having made his MLB  debut in 2012, Archer’s most successful period in the division came during his first stint with Tampa Bay which lasted from 2012 to 2018. During that time, he was good enough to make two All Star teams - in 2015 and 2017.

His pitching stats are impressive throughout but that career has been in decline since he left for the Pirates in 2018. A year later, he was a free agent and without a franchise for two years until the Rays gave him another chance last season.

Injury brought a premature end to that return so what are the Twins thinking? Is this a step too far for the player or can Chris Archer have a positive impact on his new franchise team?

Twins in Need

Minnesota Twins are certainly in need of a boost to their roster as they prepare for the 2022 MLB season. With the new campaign just days away, there is very little hope of a first World Series title in 31 years.

Betting markets are already in place and those sportsbook and casino operators linked into Asiabet are making the LA Dodgers the clear favorites to win that World Series, The Toronto Blue Jays are next while other teams in the frame include the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox.

Way down the list are the Minnesota Twins who are firmly among the underdogs. As the MLB campaign gets underway, those odds will adjust and the Asiabet sports and casino monitoring site will publish any updates to the markets as they come in.

Visitors to that website will also be able to read up on the MLB while considering whether they want to get involved with the markets. There is access to the betting via those sportsbooks and casinos who are all happy to take on new customers.

In the main, players will be able to find some generous welcome offers in return for registration and there should be some ongoing deals moving forward. Other benefits of those websites include a range of other sporting markets plus casino platforms including roulette, blackjack and thousands of slots.

A range of funding methods are available while mobile apps allow customers to bet or play casino games on the move.

It’s a logical site for MLB bettors but have the odds setters got it right in terms of Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins?

Can Archer get back to his best?

The deal is for one year only so it isn’t much of a gamble in that sense. However, the fees involved are surprising for a man who has endured more than his share of injuries.

Time will tell but this appears to be Chris Archer’s last chance to get back into the big time.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB.  Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives.  As such, it is news to us that the Minnesota Twins have announced that three new men, Dan Gladden, Cesar Tovar and Ron Gardenhire have been inducted into their franchise Hall of Fame.

Gladden played for Minnesota from 1987 to 1991, where the Outfielder accumulated 661 Hits with 116 Stolen Bases and a .268 Batting Average.  A member of both the 1987 and 1991 World Series winning team, Gladden is one of seven former players who were on both championship squads, and he notably scored the series-winning run in the ’91 Fall Classic.  Gladden enters not only as a player, but as a broadcaster, having been the color man for the Twins radio broadcasts since 2000.

From Venezuela, Tovar played for Minnesota from 1965 to 1972 where the versatile player logged significant times at Second Base, Third Base, Shortstop and all three Outfield positions.  Tovar batted over .300 twice for Minnesota, and in 1970, he led the NL in Doubles (36) and Triples (13), and was the league leader in Hits (204) in 1971.  Receiving MVP votes in five straight years (1967-71), Tovar amassed 1,164 Hits, 186 Stolen Bases and batted .281 for the Twins.

Gardenhire was Minnesota’s longtime Manager from 2002 to 2014, and had a record of 1,068 and 1,039 for the team.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate all three for this impending honor.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our pre-2022 revision of our top 50 Minnesota Twins.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

You will have to forgive us, as this was very anti-climactic, but we thought it was worth reporting our efforts.  There were no changes in our Top 50, as there were no active Twins on the list going into the season, and nobody from 2021 cracked our Top 50.

As always, we present our top five.

1. Walter Johnson

2. Rod Carew

3. Harmon Killebrew

4. Kirby Puckett

5. Joe Mauer

You can find the entire list here.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Playing his entire pro career with the Minnesota Twins, Brad Radke had a good career, and while he gained his share of Wins, it was his consistency that he is most remembered for.  

The older brother of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, Jim Perry, was an outstanding hurler worthy of consideration in his own right.

Torii Hunter had an excellent career, and the man they dubbed "Spider-Man" was a SportsCenter highlight reel with his acrobat catches.  Hunter would win 9 Gold Gloves and was also decent with his bat, earning a pair of Silver Sluggers.

Chuck Knoblauch had a very unique career in that he was equally praised as he was much as he was maligned.

Frank Viola was a star Pitcher known for his stint with the Minnesota Twins, where his work there made him a legend in the state.

Camilo Pascual left Cuba in 1951 at the age of 17, and a year later, he was part of the Washington Senators farm system. Pasucal was impressive, and he made the main roster in Washington in 1954.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present the pre-2021 update of our top 50 Minnesota Twins of all-time.

As for all of our top 50 players in hockey we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

There are no new additions but as always, we announce our top five immediately, but out full list can be found here.

1. Walter Johnson

2. Rod Carew

3. Harmon Killebrew

4. Kirby Puckett

5. Joe Mauer

There were no significant changes in the overall list, only minor tinkering due to change in advanced statistics from Baseball Reference.

We welcome your input and commentsand as always, we thank you for your support.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives.  As such, it is news to us that the Minnesota Twins will be inducting Justin Morneau in their franchise Hall of Fame.

Playing 11 of his 14 seasons with the Twins (2003-13), the Canadian born First Baseman would go to four consecutive All-Star Games (2007-10) and would win the American League MVP in 2006 when he had 34 Home Runs, 130 RBIs with a .321 Batting Average.  Morneau would win two Silver Sluggers for the team, and overall as a Twin, he smacked 221 Home Runs, 860 Runs Batted In with a Slash Line of .278/.347/.485.

The ceremony will take place on May 23 against the Chicago White Sox. He becomes the 34^thmember of the Twins Hall of Fame.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Justin Morneau for earning this honor.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB. Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players and executive.  As such it is news to us that yesterday the Minnesota Twins retired the number 7 of Joe Mauer.

Mauer was the number one pick in 2001 and he would make the Twins roster in 2004 where he would play until his retirement in 2018.

Spending the first half of his career as a Catcher and the second half as a First Baseman, Mauer was one of the best hitters for a time winning the American League Batting Title (2006, 2008 & 2009) had seven .300 seasons and a career Batting Average of .306.  Mauer would win the 2009 MVP with AL leading sweep of the Slash Line (.365/.444/.587).  He retired with 2,123 Hits and a bWAR of 55.0.  His JAWS of 47.0 puts him above the average HOF Catcher (44.7) and he is a strong Hall of Fame contender.  He is eligible in 2024.

Mauer’s #7 joins Harmon Killebrew (#3), Tony Oliva (#6), Tom Kelly (#10), Kent Hrbek (#14), Bert Blyleven (#24), Rod Carew (#39) and Kirby Puckett (#34). 

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Joe Mauer and the late Steve McNair for earning this very prestigious honor.

As most of the regular visitors to Notinhalloffame.com are aware we are (very) slowly putting together our top 50 players of every franchise in the “Big 4” of North American sports.  After that is completed we will take a look at how each organization honors their past players and executives.  

As such, it is important to note that the Minnesota Twins have announced that they will retire the number 7 of Joe Mauer, who retired at the end of the 2018 season after playing all 15 of his seasons with the team.

Joe Mauer first suited up for the Twins in 2004 and in 2006 he would breakthrough with a Batting Title (.347) won his first Silver Slugger and went to his first All Star Game.  Already establishing himself as the best hitting Catcher in the American League, Mauer went on a three year tear (2008-10) where each year he was an All Star, a Silver Slugger, a Gold Glove winner and won two Batting Titles and was named the American League MVP in 2009 and in the other two years he was a top ten finisher in the MVP race.  Mauer would switch to First Base and would go on to two more All Star Games at that position (2012 & 2013).

He retires with 2,123 Hits, a Slash Line of .306/.388/.439 and a bWAR of 55.2.

Mauer joins Harmon Killebrew #3, Tony Oliva #6, Tom Kelly #10, Kent Hrbek #14, Bert Blyleven #28, Rod Carew #29, Kirby Puckett #34 and the league retired #42 of Jackie Robinson.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Joe Mauer Middleton for earning this very prestigious honor.

Shortly the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announcing who will be inducted into Cooperstown and former Pitcher Johan Santana is on the ballot. While it is uncertain as to whether Santana will receive the necessary votes to make the Hall (or even the 5% to make the next ballot due to the plethora of names who are eligible to vote for) he will be enshrined for sure into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame.

The Venezuelan arrived to Minnesota via trade from the Florida Marlins on a 1999 Rule 5 draft swap for Jared Camp. It is easy to see who won this deal isn’t it?   Santana made the Twins roster in 2000 and he bounced back and forth between long relief and spot starting but in 2003 he began to put it altogether and won a permanent spot in the rotation becoming one of the better hurlers in the last half of the season and he helped the team make the playoffs that year.

Johan Santana had arrived and in 2004 and he would begin a four year run as the most dominating pitcher in the American League. The flamethrower would go 20-6 while leading the AL in ERA, Strikeouts, FIP, WHIP and SO/BB and would win the CY Young Award. 2005 would not be a Cy Young winning one, but he was 3rd in voting and finished first in Strikeouts, FIP, WHIP and SO/BB. He would again reclaim the Cy Young in 2006 while again taking the ERA, Strikeouts, FIP, WHIP and SO/BB Title. This would also see Santana finish first in Wins for the first and only time in his career. 2007 was a “down” year where he only finished 5th in Cy Young voting.

Santana was traded to the New York Mets in the off-season.

Johan Santana’s overall numbers with Minnesota are 93 Wins against 44 Losses with 1,381 Strikeouts with a 3.22 Earned Run Average.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Johan Santana on earning this prestigious honor.

Again, did we ever say this would be fast?

We here at Notinhalloffame.com have completed our next all-time top 50, this time that of the Minnesota Twins.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1. Sabremetric tallies while with that team, mostly WAR.

2. Traditional metrics and how they finished in their respective league overall.

3. Playoff accomplishment.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Remember, this is ONLY based on what a player does on that particular team and not what he accomplished elsewhere and also note that we have placed an increased importance on the first two categories.

Here is something else worth noting: While the Minnesota Twins really don’t acknowledge much of their Washington Senators past, this is part of it according to the official history of the organization according to Major League Baseball. The Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame may not have any Senators in it, but this list does…until MLB tells us not to recognize this as franchise history.

The complete list can be found here, but as always we announce our top five in our news. They are:

1. Walter Johnson

2. Rod Carew

3. Harmon Killebrew

4. Kirby Puckett

5. Joe Mauer

So which team is up next?

The New York Yankees, the most successful team in North American team sports. Look for that in a week.

As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support.