2016 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.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Fernando Abad	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	2.65	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.65 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.
Andrew Albers	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	5.82	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.
José Berríos	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	8.02	Below average (38) — 460 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 8.02 over 58.33 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.
Buddy Boshers	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	4.25	Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 36.00 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. T. Chargois	Pitchers	60	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.
Pat Dean	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	6.28	Below average (43) — 441 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.28 over 67.33 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 Duffey	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.00	6.43	Below average (40) — 456 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.43 over 133.00 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 Fien	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	7.90	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.
Kyle Gibson	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.33	5.07	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 147.33 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.
J. R. Graham	Pitchers	62	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.
Phil Hughes	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	5.95	Average (45) — 408 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.95 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.
Kevin Jepsen	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	6.16	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.16 over 30.67 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.
Brandon Kintzler	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	3.15	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 54.33 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.
Pat Light	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	9.00	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.
Trevor May	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	5.27	Average (47) — 347 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 42.67 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.
Adalberto Mejía	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	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.
Alex Meyer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	12.27	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.
Tommy Milone	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.33	5.71	Average (45) — 408 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 69.33 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.
Ricky Nolasco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	5.13	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 124.67 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.
Ryan O'Rourke	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	3.96	Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 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.
Glen Perkins	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	9.00	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.
Ryan Pressly	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	3.70	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 75.33 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.
Neil Ramirez	Pitchers	50	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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.33	3.96	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 61.33 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.
Ervin Santana	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.33	3.38	Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 181.33 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.
Hector Santiago	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.33	5.58	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.58 over 61.33 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.
Michael Tonkin	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	5.02	Average (47) — 347 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.02 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.
Alex Wimmers	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	4.15	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.
Juan Centeno	Catchers	37	batting	176	46	3	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
John Ryan Murphy	Catchers	12	batting	82	12	1	.146	—	—	Below average (41) — 486 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Kurt Suzuki	Catchers	8	batting	345	89	8	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
James Beresford	Infielders	30	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	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.
Brian Dozier	Infielders	2	batting	615	165	42	.268	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 615 at-bats and 42 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 Escobar	Infielders	5	both	352	83	6	.236	1.00	0.00	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Joe Mauer	Infielders	7	batting	494	129	11	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 at-bats and 11 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 Núñez	Infielders	9	batting	371	110	12	.296	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Byung-ho Park	Infielders	52	batting	215	41	12	.191	—	—	Average (45) — 421 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Trevor Plouffe	Infielders	24	batting	319	83	12	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Jorge Polanco	Infielders	11	batting	245	69	4	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Miguel Sanó	Infielders	22	batting	437	103	25	.236	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 25 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.
Kennys Vargas	Infielders	19	batting	152	35	10	.230	—	—	Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Oswaldo Arcia	Outfielders	31	batting	103	22	4	.214	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Byron Buxton	Outfielders	25	batting	298	67	10	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Robbie Grossman	Outfielders	36	batting	332	93	11	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 at-bats and 11 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.
Max Kepler	Outfielders	26,67	batting	396	93	17	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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.
Darin Mastroianni	Outfielders	21	batting	9	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.
Eddie Rosario	Outfielders	20	batting	335	90	10	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 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.
Danny Santana	Outfielders	39	batting	233	56	2	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Logan Schafer	Outfielders	32	batting	63	15	0	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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: 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2016 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:47:48.144183+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.