1985 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.00	3.00	Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 114.00 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.
Mark Brown	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.89	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.
Dennis Burtt	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	3.81	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 28.33 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.
John Butcher	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.67	4.98	Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 207.67 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 Davis	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.48	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.
Frank Eufemia	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.79	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 Filson	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.67	3.67	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 95.67 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.
Steve Howe	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.16	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.
Tom Klawitter	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	6.75	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.
Rick Lysander	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.05	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.
Mark Portugal	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	5.55	Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 5.55 over 24.33 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.
Ken Schrom	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.67	4.99	Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 160.67 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.
Mike Smithson	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.00	4.34	Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 257.00 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.
Frank Viola	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	250.67	4.09	Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 250.67 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.
Curt Wardle	Pitchers	36	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.
Len Whitehouse	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.05	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.
Rich Yett	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	27.00	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.
Tim Laudner	Catchers	15	batting	164	39	7	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Jeff Reed	Catchers	10	batting	10	2	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.
Mark Salas	Catchers	12	batting	360	108	9	.300	—	—	Average (58) — 38 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Alvaro Espinoza	Infielders	1	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Gaetti	Infielders	8	batting	560	138	20	.246	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Greg Gagne	Infielders	31	batting	293	66	2	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 367 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Kent Hrbek	Infielders	14	batting	593	165	21	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 21 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 Lombardozzi	Infielders	4	batting	54	20	0	.370	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Tim Teufel	Infielders	11	batting	434	113	10	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Ron Washington	Infielders	38	batting	135	37	1	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Tom Brunansky	Outfielders	24	batting	567	137	27	.242	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 at-bats and 27 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.
Randy Bush	Outfielders	25	batting	234	56	10	.239	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Mickey Hatcher	Outfielders	9	batting	444	125	3	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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.
Dave Meier	Outfielders	7	batting	104	27	1	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 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.
Kirby Puckett	Outfielders	34	batting	691	199	4	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 691 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.
Dave Engle	Outfielders	20	batting	172	44	7	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Mark Funderburk	Outfielders	40	batting	70	22	2	.314	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Roy Smalley	Outfielders	5	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Stenhouse	Outfielders	33	batting	179	40	5	.223	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.

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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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:14:27.122299+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.