2009 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
Luis Ayala	Pitchers	18	both	0	0	0	—	32.33	4.18	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 32.33 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.
Scott Baker	Pitchers	30	both	6	0	0	.000	200.00	4.37	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 200.00 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.
Nick Blackburn	Pitchers	53	both	4	0	0	.000	205.67	4.03	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 205.67 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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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	both	0	0	0	—	51.67	4.70	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 51.67 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.
R. A. Dickey	Pitchers	39	both	0	0	0	—	64.33	4.62	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 64.33 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 Duensing	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	3.64	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 84.00 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.
Armando Gabino	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	17.18	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	—	76.33	2.36	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.36 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.
Sean Henn	Pitchers	60	both	0	0	0	—	11.33	7.15	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.
Philip Humber	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	8.00	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.
Bobby Keppel	Pitchers	44	both	0	0	0	—	54.00	4.83	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 54.00 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.
Francisco Liriano	Pitchers	47	both	5	0	0	.000	136.67	5.80	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 136.67 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 Mahay	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	2.00	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.
Jeff Manship	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.67	5.68	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 over 31.67 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.
José Mijares	Pitchers	50	both	0	0	0	—	61.67	2.34	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 over 61.67 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 Morillo	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	22.50	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.
Kevin Mulvey	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	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.
Joe Nathan	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	—	68.67	2.10	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.10 over 68.67 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.
Carl Pavano	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.67	4.64	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 73.67 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.
Glen Perkins	Pitchers	15	both	1	0	0	.000	96.33	5.89	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 96.33 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.
Jon Rauch	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	1.72	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.
Kevin Slowey	Pitchers	59	both	3	0	0	.000	90.67	4.86	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 90.67 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.
Anthony Swarzak	Pitchers	51	both	2	0	0	.000	59.00	6.25	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 6.25 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 Mauer	Catchers	7	batting	523	191	28	.365	—	—	Strong (72) — 1 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 28 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.
José Morales	Catchers	58	batting	119	37	0	.311	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Mike Redmond	Catchers	55	batting	135	32	0	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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	136	32	2	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Orlando Cabrera	Infielders	18	batting	242	70	5	.289	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
Alexi Casilla	Infielders	25	batting	228	46	0	.202	—	—	Below average (41) — 460 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Joe Crede	Infielders	24	batting	333	75	15	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Brendan Harris	Infielders	23	batting	414	108	6	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Justin Huber	Infielders	19	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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	508	139	30	.274	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 30 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	359	82	1	.228	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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 Tolbert	Infielders	20	batting	198	46	2	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Michael Cuddyer	Outfielders	5	batting	588	162	32	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 32 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	315	72	3	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Jason Kubel	Outfielders	16	batting	514	154	28	.300	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 at-bats and 28 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	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.
Denard Span	Outfielders	2	batting	578	180	8	.311	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Delmon Young	Outfielders	21	batting	395	112	12	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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.

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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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:09:33.878721+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.