2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Belisle | Pitchers | 9 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 60.33 | 4.03 | Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.03 over 60.33 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. |
| José Berríos | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 145.67 | 3.89 | Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.89 over 145.67 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. |
| Buddy Boshers | Pitchers | 62 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.00 | 4.89 | Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.89 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. |
| Craig Breslow | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.00 | 5.23 | Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.23 over 31.00 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. |
| Alan Busenitz | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 1.99 | Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.99 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. |
| Bartolo Colón | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 80.00 | 5.18 | Average (47) — 374 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.18 over 80.00 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. |
| John Curtiss | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.67 | 8.31 | 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. |
| Tyler Duffey | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.00 | 4.94 | Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.94 over 71.00 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. |
| Dietrich Enns | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.00 | 6.75 | 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. |
| Jaime García | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.67 | 4.05 | 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. |
| Dillon Gee | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 36.33 | 3.22 | Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.22 over 36.33 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. |
| Kyle Gibson | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.00 | 5.07 | Average (46) — 404 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.07 over 158.00 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. |
| Justin Haley | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.00 | 6.00 | 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. |
| Chris Heston | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Trevor Hildenberger | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.00 | 3.21 | Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.21 over 42.00 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. |
| Phil Hughes | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.67 | 5.87 | Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.87 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. |
| Félix Jorge | Pitchers | 76 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Brandon Kintzler | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.33 | 2.78 | Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 45.33 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. |
| Adalberto Mejía | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.00 | 4.50 | Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.50 over 98.00 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. |
| Tim Melville | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Gabriel Moya | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 4.26 | 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 Perkins | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.67 | 9.53 | 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. |
| Ryan Pressly | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.33 | 4.70 | Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 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. |
| Taylor Rogers | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.67 | 3.07 | Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.07 over 55.67 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. |
| Randy Rosario | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.33 | 30.86 | 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. |
| Drew Rucinski | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 10.38 | 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. |
| Ervin Santana | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.33 | 3.28 | Average (56) — 36 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.28 over 211.33 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 | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 70.33 | 5.63 | Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.63 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. |
| Aaron Slegers | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.33 | 6.46 | 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. |
| Nick Tepesch | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.67 | 5.40 | 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. |
| Michael Tonkin | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.00 | 5.14 | Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.14 over 21.00 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. |
| Nik Turley | Pitchers | 66 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 11.21 | 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. |
| Jason Wheeler | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 9.00 | 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. |
| Adam Wilk | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.33 | 7.84 | 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. |
| Alex Wimmers | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.33 | 4.91 | 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. |
| Jason Castro | Catchers | 21 | batting | 356 | 86 | 10 | .242 | — | — | Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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. |
| Mitch Garver | Catchers | 43 | batting | 46 | 9 | 0 | .196 | — | — | 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 Gimenez | Catchers | 38 | both | 186 | 41 | 7 | .220 | 5.00 | 7.20 | Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Ehire Adrianza | Infielders | 16 | batting | 162 | 43 | 2 | .265 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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. |
| Brian Dozier | Infielders | 2 | batting | 617 | 167 | 34 | .271 | — | — | Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 34 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 | batting | 457 | 116 | 21 | .254 | — | — | Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 at-bats and 21 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. |
| Niko Goodrum | Infielders | 23 | batting | 17 | 1 | 0 | .059 | — | — | 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 Mauer | Infielders | 7 | batting | 525 | 160 | 7 | .305 | — | — | Average (58) — 48 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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. |
| Jorge Polanco | Infielders | 11 | batting | 488 | 125 | 13 | .256 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 488 at-bats and 13 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 | 424 | 112 | 28 | .264 | — | — | Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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. |
| Kennys Vargas | Infielders | 19 | batting | 241 | 61 | 11 | .253 | — | — | Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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. |
| Byron Buxton | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 462 | 117 | 16 | .253 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 at-bats and 16 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. |
| Zack Granite | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 93 | 22 | 1 | .237 | — | — | Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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. |
| Robbie Grossman | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 382 | 94 | 9 | .246 | — | — | Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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. |
| Max Kepler | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 511 | 124 | 19 | .243 | — | — | Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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. |
| Eddie Rosario | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 542 | 157 | 27 | .290 | — | — | Average (59) — 34 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 27 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 | 25 | 5 | 1 | .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. |
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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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:36:11.743415+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.