1976 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
Vic Albury	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.58	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.
Eddie Bane	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	5.11	Below average (43) — 172 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 79.33 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.
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.33	3.12	Average (54) — 53 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 95.33 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.
Tom Burgmeier	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.50	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 Campbell	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.01	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.
Joe Decker	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	5.28	Below average (43) — 172 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 58.00 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 Goltz	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.33	3.36	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 249.33 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.
Jim Hughes	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.00	4.98	Below average (41) — 185 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 177.00 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.
Tom Johnson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Steve Luebber	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.33	4.00	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 119.33 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.
Mike Pazik	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Pete Redfern	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	3.51	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 118.00 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.
Bill Singer	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.00	3.77	Average (50) — 117 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 172.00 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.
Glenn Borgmann	Catchers	14	batting	65	16	1	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Phil Roof	Catchers	8	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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.
Butch Wynegar	Catchers	16	batting	534	139	10	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Rod Carew	Infielders	29	batting	605	200	9	.331	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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.
Mike Cubbage	Infielders	26	batting	342	89	3	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 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 Gómez	Infielders	25	batting	57	11	0	.193	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Craig Kusick	Infielders	22	batting	266	69	11	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Dave McKay	Infielders	7	batting	138	28	0	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 373 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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 Randall	Infielders	32	batting	475	127	1	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Roy Smalley	Infielders	5	batting	384	104	2	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Jerry Terrell	Infielders	1	batting	171	42	0	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Danny Thompson	Infielders	5	batting	124	29	0	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Lyman Bostock	Outfielders	10	batting	474	153	4	.323	—	—	Strong (64) — 14 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Steve Braun	Outfielders	2	batting	417	120	3	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Steve Brye	Outfielders	11	batting	258	68	2	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Dan Ford	Outfielders	15	batting	514	137	20	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Larry Hisle	Outfielders	9	batting	581	158	14	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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.
Tony Oliva	Outfielders	6	batting	123	26	1	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.

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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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:29:41.293939+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.