1970 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Steve Barber	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.61	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 Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.00	3.18	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 164.00 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.
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.
Tom Hall	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.33	2.55	Strong (62) — 2 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 155.33 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.
Pete Hamm	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.51	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.
Hal Haydel	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.00	3.56	Average (55) — 42 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 230.00 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.
Ron Perranoski	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.43	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 Perry	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.67	3.04	Strong (60) — 9 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 278.67 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.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	3.40	Average (54) — 51 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 92.67 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.
Stan Williams	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.99	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.
Dick Woodson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	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.
Bill Zepp	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.00	3.22	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 151.00 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.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	38	batting	7	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.
George Mitterwald	Catchers	15	batting	369	82	15	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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.
Paul Ratliff	Catchers	8	batting	149	40	5	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Tom Tischinski	Catchers	22	batting	46	9	1	.196	—	—	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.
Leo Cárdenas	Infielders	5,17	batting	588	145	11	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 11 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.
Rod Carew	Infielders	29	batting	191	70	4	.366	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Harmon Killebrew	Infielders	3	batting	527	143	41	.271	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 at-bats and 41 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.
Minnie Mendoza	Infielders	27	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	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.
Cotton Nash	Infielders	40	batting	4	1	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.
Frank Quilici	Infielders	7	batting	141	32	2	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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	Infielders	20	batting	501	131	10	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 142 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Rick Renick	Infielders	10	batting	179	41	7	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Danny Thompson	Infielders	55,5	batting	302	66	0	.219	—	—	Below average (44) — 337 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Bob Allison	Outfielders	4	batting	72	15	1	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Brant Alyea	Outfielders	11	batting	258	75	16	.291	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Steve Brye	Outfielders	37	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Herman Hill	Outfielders	19	batting	22	2	0	.091	—	—	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 Holt	Outfielders	26	batting	319	85	3	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 162 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Charlie Manuel	Outfielders	9	batting	64	12	1	.188	—	—	Average (46) — 297 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Jim Nettles	Outfielders	34,39	batting	20	5	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.
Tony Oliva	Outfielders	6	batting	628	204	23	.325	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 at-bats and 23 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	Outfielders	12	batting	650	195	10	.300	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 650 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.

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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: 1970 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1970 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:59:25.346423+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.