1966 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
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.
Pete Cimino	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Mudcat Grant	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.00	3.25	Average (54) — 39 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 249.00 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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	304.67	2.75	Average (58) — 16 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 304.67 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.
Ron Keller	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Johnny Klippstein	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.40	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.
Jim Merritt	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.00	3.38	Average (52) — 64 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 144.00 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.
Jim Ollom	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	3.60	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.
Camilo Pascual	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.00	4.89	Below average (44) — 137 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 103.00 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.
Jim Perry	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.33	2.54	Average (59) — 12 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 184.33 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	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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.
Garry Roggenburk	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.84	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 Roland	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Dwight Siebler	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.44	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 Worthington	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.46	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	364	93	4	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 127 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
George Mitterwald	Catchers	29	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Russ Nixon	Catchers	20	batting	96	25	0	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Jerry Zimmerman	Catchers	22	batting	119	30	1	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Bernie Allen	Infielders	11,21	batting	319	76	5	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 198 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Ron Clark	Infielders	24,34	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Harmon Killebrew	Infielders	3	batting	569	160	39	.281	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 at-bats and 39 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	5	batting	431	108	14	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 105 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
Rich Rollins	Infielders	9	batting	269	66	10	.245	—	—	Average (51) — 127 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
César Tovar	Infielders	12	batting	465	121	2	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 127 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
Zoilo Versalles	Infielders	2	batting	543	135	7	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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	168	37	8	.220	—	—	Average (49) — 178 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Jimmie Hall	Outfielders	7	batting	356	85	20	.239	—	—	Average (52) — 105 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Andy Kosco	Outfielders	8	batting	158	35	2	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 238 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Joe Nossek	Outfielders	24	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.
Tony Oliva	Outfielders	6	batting	622	191	25	.307	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 at-bats and 25 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 Uhlaender	Outfielders	34,16	batting	367	83	2	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 257 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Sandy Valdespino	Outfielders	28	batting	108	19	2	.176	—	—	Below average (43) — 284 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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	Outfielders	18	batting	2	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: 1966 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1966 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:17:14.703042+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.