2012 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Nick BlackburnPitchers53both200.00098.677.39
Below average (44) — 431 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.39 over 98.67 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.
Alex BurnettPitchers31both000—72.673.52
Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.52 over 72.67 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.
Jared BurtonPitchers61both000—62.002.18
Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.18 over 62.00 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.
Matt CappsPitchers55both000—29.333.68
Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 29.33 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.
Cole De VriesPitchers38pitching————87.674.11
Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 87.67 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.
Samuel DedunoPitchers21No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scott DiamondPitchers58both410.250173.003.54
Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.54 over 173.00 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.
Brian DuensingPitchers52both000—109.005.12
Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.12 over 109.00 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.
Casey FienPitchers50pitching————35.002.06
Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.06 over 35.00 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.
Jeff GrayPitchers60No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Liam HendriksPitchers62both200.00085.335.59
Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.59 over 85.33 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.
Francisco LirianoPitchers47both300.000100.005.31
Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.31 over 100.00 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.
Matt MaloneyPitchers44pitching————11.008.18
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff ManshipPitchers49both000—21.677.89
Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.89 over 21.67 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.
Jason MarquisPitchers21both000—34.008.47
Average (46) — 414 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.47 over 34.00 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.
Lester OliverosPitchers17pitching————1.675.40
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carl PavanoPitchers48both200.00063.006.00
Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.00 over 63.00 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.
Luis PerdomoPitchers67pitching————17.003.18
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Glen PerkinsPitchers15both000—70.332.56
Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.56 over 70.33 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.
Tyler RobertsonPitchers64pitching————25.005.40
Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.40 over 25.00 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.
Anthony SwarzakPitchers51both100.00096.675.03
Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.03 over 96.67 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.
Esmerling VásquezPitchers59pitching————31.675.68
Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn 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.
Kyle WaldropPitchers57pitching————21.332.53
Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.53 over 21.33 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.
P. J. WaltersPitchers39pitching————61.675.69
Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 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.
Drew ButeraCatchers41both111221.1981.000.00
Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Ryan DoumitCatchers18batting48413317.275——
Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 at-bats and 17 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 HerrmannCatchers23batting1810.056——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe MauerCatchers7batting54517410.319——
Strong (62) — 14 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Sean BurroughsInfielders37batting1720.118——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jamey CarrollInfielders8batting4701261.268——
Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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.
Alexi CasillaInfielders12batting299721.241——
Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Brian DozierInfielders20batting316746.234——
Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Eduardo EscobarInfielders5batting44100.214——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pedro FlorimónInfielders25batting137300.219——
Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Luke HughesInfielders38batting1020.200——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Justin MorneauInfielders33batting50513519.267——
Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 19 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.
Tsuyoshi NishiokaInfielders1batting1200.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris ParmeleeInfielders27batting192445.229——
Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Trevor PlouffeInfielders24batting4229924.235——
Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 at-bats and 24 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.
Danny ValenciaInfielders22batting126252.198——
Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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 CarsonOutfielders22batting66150.227——
Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Erik KomatsuOutfielders25batting3270.219——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Darin MastroianniOutfielders19batting163413.252——
Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Ben RevereOutfielders11batting5111500.294——
Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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.
Denard SpanOutfielders2batting5161464.283——
Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 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.
Clete ThomasOutfielders36batting2841.143——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Josh WillinghamOutfielders16batting51913535.260——
Average (57) — 68 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 at-bats and 35 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: 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:34:39.721466+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.