2008 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	both	2	1	0	.500	172.33	3.45	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 172.33 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.
Brian Bass	Pitchers	60	both	0	0	0	.000	68.33	4.87	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 68.33 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.
Nick Blackburn	Pitchers	53	both	3	1	0	.333	193.33	4.05	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 193.33 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.
Boof Bonser	Pitchers	26	both	0	0	0	.000	118.33	5.93	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 118.33 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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	49	both	0	0	0	.000	38.67	1.63	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.63 over 38.67 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.
Jesse Crain	Pitchers	28	both	0	0	0	.000	62.67	3.59	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 62.67 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.
Eddie Guardado	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	7.71	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	both	0	0	0	.000	76.33	5.19	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.19 over 76.33 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.
Liván Hernández	Pitchers	61	both	2	1	0	.500	139.67	5.48	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.48 over 139.67 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.
Philip Humber	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	4.63	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.
Bobby Korecky	Pitchers	41	both	1	1	0	1.000	17.67	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.
Francisco Liriano	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	3.91	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 76.00 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.
José Mijares	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	0.87	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.
Joe Nathan	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	.000	67.67	1.33	Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.33 over 67.67 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.
Pat Neshek	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	4.73	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.
Glen Perkins	Pitchers	15	both	3	0	0	.000	151.00	4.41	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 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.
Dennys Reyes	Pitchers	37	both	0	0	0	.000	46.33	2.33	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 over 46.33 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.
Juan Rincón	Pitchers	39	both	0	0	0	.000	28.00	6.11	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.11 over 28.00 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.
Kevin Slowey	Pitchers	59	both	8	2	0	.250	160.33	3.99	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 160.33 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.
Ryan Jorgensen	Catchers	44	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.
Joe Mauer	Catchers	7	batting	536	176	9	.328	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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 Redmond	Catchers	55	batting	129	37	0	.287	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Brian Buscher	Infielders	32	batting	218	64	4	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Alexi Casilla	Infielders	25	batting	385	108	7	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
Howie Clark	Infielders	19	batting	8	2	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.
Adam Everett	Infielders	12	batting	127	27	2	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Brendan Harris	Infielders	23	batting	434	115	7	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Mike Lamb	Infielders	24	batting	236	55	1	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Matt Macri	Infielders	18,27	batting	34	11	1	.324	—	—	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.
Justin Morneau	Infielders	33	batting	623	187	23	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Nick Punto	Infielders	8	batting	338	96	2	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Matt Tolbert	Infielders	20	batting	113	32	0	.285	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Michael Cuddyer	Outfielders	5	batting	249	62	3	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.
Carlos Gómez	Outfielders	22	batting	577	149	7	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 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.
Jason Kubel	Outfielders	16	batting	463	126	20	.272	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 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.
Craig Monroe	Outfielders	27	batting	163	33	8	.202	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 at-bats and 8 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 Pridie	Outfielders	11	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.
Denard Span	Outfielders	2	batting	347	102	6	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 at-bats and 6 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.
Delmon Young	Outfielders	21	batting	575	167	10	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 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.
Randy Ruiz	Outfielders	56	batting	62	17	1	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:21:07.619932+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.