1997 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Rick Aguilera	Pitchers	38	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.
Scott Aldred	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	7.68	Below average (39) — 269 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 7.68 over 77.33 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.
Shane Bowers	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	8.05	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.
Eddie Guardado	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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.
LaTroy Hawkins	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.33	5.84	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.84 over 103.33 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.
Kevin Jarvis	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	12.46	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.
Travis Miller	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	7.63	Below average (42) — 257 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 7.63 over 48.33 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.
Dan Naulty	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.87	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.
Gregg Olson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.36	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.
Brad Radke	Pitchers	23,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	239.67	3.87	Average (56) — 45 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 239.67 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.
Todd Ritchie	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.58	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.
Rich Robertson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.00	5.69	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.69 over 147.00 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.
Frankie Rodriguez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	4.62	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 142.33 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.
Dan Serafini	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	3.42	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 26.33 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.
Dave Stevens	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	9.00	Below average (43) — 251 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 9.00 over 23.00 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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	17	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.
Bob Tewksbury	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	4.22	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 168.67 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 Trombley	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.37	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.
Damian Miller	Catchers	39	batting	66	18	2	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Greg Myers	Catchers	24	batting	165	44	5	.267	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Terry Steinbach	Catchers	36	batting	447	111	12	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 447 at-bats and 12 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.
Javier Valentín	Catchers	26	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Greg Colbrunn	Infielders	28	batting	217	61	5	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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 Coomer	Infielders	8	batting	523	156	13	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 13 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.
Denny Hocking	Infielders	7	batting	253	65	2	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Chuck Knoblauch	Infielders	11	batting	611	178	9	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 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.
Pat Meares	Infielders	2	batting	439	121	10	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
Paul Molitor	Infielders	4	batting	538	164	10	.305	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
David Ortiz	Infielders	27	batting	49	16	1	.327	—	—	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.
Scott Stahoviak	Infielders	37	batting	275	63	10	.229	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Todd Walker	Infielders	12	batting	156	37	3	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Rich Becker	Outfielders	25	batting	443	117	10	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Brent Brede	Outfielders	51	batting	190	52	3	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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.
Marty Cordova	Outfielders	40	batting	378	93	15	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 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.
Darrin Jackson	Outfielders	15	batting	130	33	3	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Roberto Kelly	Outfielders	5	batting	247	71	5	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Chris Latham	Outfielders	59	batting	22	4	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.
Matt Lawton	Outfielders	50	batting	460	114	14	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Torii Hunter	Outfielders	48	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.

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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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:19:40.140708+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.