1961 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Gerry Arrigo	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	10.24	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.
Fred Bruckbauer	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	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 Cueto	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	7.17	Below average (44) — 130 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 7.17 over 21.33 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.
Gary Dotter	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Paul Giel	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.78	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	—	—	—	—	200.67	3.90	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 200.67 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.
Jack Kralick	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	242.00	3.61	Average (55) — 31 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 242.00 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.
Don Lee	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.00	3.52	Average (54) — 37 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 115.00 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.
Danny McDevitt	Pitchers	18	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.
Ray Moore	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.67	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.
Ed Palmquist	Pitchers	24,40	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	9.43	Below average (40) — 143 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 9.43 over 21.00 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.
Camilo Pascual	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.33	3.46	Average (56) — 25 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 252.33 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.
Bill Pleis	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.95	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.
Pedro Ramos	Pitchers	14,28	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.33	3.95	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 264.33 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.
Ted Sadowski	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.82	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.
Al Schroll	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	5.22	Average (46) — 117 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 50.00 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.
Lee Stange	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.92	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.
Chuck Stobbs	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.46	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.
Earl Battey	Catchers	10	batting	460	139	17	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 23 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 17 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.
Ron Henry	Catchers	11	batting	28	4	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.
Hal Naragon	Catchers	8	batting	139	42	2	.302	—	—	Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 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.
Julio Bécquer	Infielders	29	both	84	20	5	.238	—	20.25	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Reno Bertoia	Infielders	1	batting	104	22	1	.212	—	—	Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Billy Consolo	Infielders	6	batting	5	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.
Billy Gardner	Infielders	9	batting	154	36	1	.234	—	—	Average (46) — 226 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Harmon Killebrew	Infielders	3	batting	541	156	46	.288	—	—	Strong (61) — 15 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 at-bats and 46 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.
Ted Lepcio	Infielders	6	batting	112	19	7	.170	—	—	Below average (43) — 261 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	1	batting	374	92	6	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Don Mincher	Infielders	28	batting	101	19	5	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Rich Rollins	Infielders	9	batting	17	5	0	.294	—	—	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 Snyder	Infielders	6	batting	5	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.
Bill Tuttle	Infielders	13	batting	370	91	5	.246	—	—	Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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.
José Valdivielso	Infielders	5	batting	149	29	1	.195	—	—	Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Zoilo Versalles	Infielders	2	batting	510	143	7	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 87 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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.
Bob Allison	Outfielders	4	batting	556	136	29	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 29 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 Altobelli	Outfielders	35	batting	95	21	3	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Dan Dobbek	Outfielders	22	batting	125	21	4	.168	—	—	Below average (41) — 278 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Lenny Green	Outfielders	7	batting	600	171	9	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 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.
Jake Jacobs	Outfielders	25	batting	8	2	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.
Jim Lemon	Outfielders	23	batting	423	109	14	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	32	batting	32	5	0	.156	—	—	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.
Pete Whisenant	Outfielders	24	batting	6	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.

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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: 1961 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:38:03.450451+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.