2005 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Scott Baker	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	3.35	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 53.67 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.
Travis Bowyer	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	5.59	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.
Jesse Crain	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.67	2.71	Average (55) — 23 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.71 over 79.67 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.
Dave Gassner	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	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.
Matt Guerrier	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	3.39	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 71.67 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.
Francisco Liriano	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	5.70	Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.70 over 23.67 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.
Kyle Lohse	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	178.67	4.18	Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 178.67 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.
Joe Mays	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.00	5.65	Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 156.00 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.
Terry Mulholland	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	4.27	Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 59.00 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.
Joe Nathan	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	2.70	Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 70.00 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.
Brad Radke	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.67	4.04	Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 200.67 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.
Juan Rincón	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.00	2.45	Average (55) — 23 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 77.00 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.
J. C. Romero	Pitchers	33	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.
Johan Santana	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.33	2.87	Average (57) — 5 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 231.33 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.
Carlos Silva	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.33	3.44	Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 188.33 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.
Chris Heintz	Catchers	41	batting	25	5	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.
Joe Mauer	Catchers	7	batting	489	144	9	.294	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Corky Miller	Catchers	51	batting	12	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.
Mike Redmond	Catchers	55	batting	148	46	1	.311	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Brent Abernathy	Infielders	15	batting	67	16	1	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Jason Bartlett	Infielders	18	batting	224	54	3	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Bret Boone	Infielders	21	batting	53	9	0	.170	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Juan Castro	Infielders	17	batting	272	70	5	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Michael Cuddyer	Infielders	5	batting	422	111	12	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Matthew LeCroy	Infielders	24	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.
Justin Morneau	Infielders	27	batting	490	117	22	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 at-bats and 22 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.
Nick Punto	Infielders	8	batting	394	94	4	.239	—	—	Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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.
Luis Rivas	Infielders	2	batting	136	35	1	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Luis Rodríguez	Infielders	38	batting	175	47	2	.269	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Terry Tiffee	Infielders	32	batting	150	31	1	.207	—	—	Below average (42) — 450 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Glenn Williams	Infielders	16	batting	40	17	0	.425	—	—	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.
Lew Ford	Outfielders	20	batting	522	138	7	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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.
Torii Hunter	Outfielders	48	batting	372	100	14	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Jacque Jones	Outfielders	11	batting	523	130	23	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Michael Ryan	Outfielders	12	batting	117	27	2	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Shannon Stewart	Outfielders	23	batting	551	151	10	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Jason Tyner	Outfielders	21	batting	56	18	0	.321	—	—	Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.

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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: 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:54:20.362789+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.