2021 Minnesota Twins

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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
Andrew Albers	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	7.58	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.
Jorge Alcalá	Pitchers	66	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.
Shaun Anderson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	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.
Charlie Barnes	Pitchers	85	both	1	0	0	.000	38.00	5.92	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 38.00 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.
Kyle Barraclough	Pitchers	45	both	0	0	0	—	13.00	5.54	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	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.
Beau Burrows	Pitchers	41	both	0	0	0	—	9.33	12.54	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.
Álex Colomé	Pitchers	48	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.
Danny Coulombe	Pitchers	53	both	1	0	0	.000	34.33	3.67	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 34.33 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.
Randy Dobnak	Pitchers	68	both	0	0	0	—	50.67	7.64	Below average (41) — 550 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 7.64 over 50.67 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.
Tyler Duffey	Pitchers	21	both	0	0	0	—	62.33	3.18	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 62.33 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.
Luke Farrell	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	4.74	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 24.67 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.
John Gant	Pitchers	33	both	0	0	0	—	33.67	5.61	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 over 33.67 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.
Édgar García	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	10.45	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.
Ralph Garza Jr.	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	3.26	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.
Ian Gibaut	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	2.70	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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.33	6.77	Below average (41) — 550 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.77 over 98.33 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.
Griffin Jax	Pitchers	83	both	3	0	0	.000	82.00	6.37	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 82.00 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.
Derek Law	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	4.20	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.
Kenta Maeda	Pitchers	18	both	3	1	0	.333	106.33	4.66	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 106.33 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 Minaya	Pitchers	49	both	0	0	0	—	40.00	2.48	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 40.00 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.
Jovani Morán	Pitchers	71	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.
Bailey Ober	Pitchers	82	both	2	1	0	.500	92.33	4.19	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 92.33 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 Pineda	Pitchers	35	both	3	0	0	.000	109.33	3.62	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 109.33 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.
Hansel Robles	Pitchers	57	both	0	0	0	—	44.00	4.91	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 44.00 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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	—	40.33	3.35	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 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.
Joe Ryan	Pitchers	74	both	2	0	0	.000	26.67	4.05	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 26.67 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.
Matt Shoemaker	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	8.06	Below average (39) — 554 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 8.06 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.
Devin Smeltzer	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	0.00	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.
Cody Stashak	Pitchers	61	both	0	0	0	—	15.67	6.89	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.
Caleb Thielbar	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	—	64.00	3.23	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 64.00 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.
Lewis Thorpe	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	4.70	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.
Nick Vincent	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	0.71	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.
Brandon Waddell	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	11.25	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.
Mitch Garver	Catchers	8	batting	207	53	13	.256	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Ryan Jeffers	Catchers	27	batting	267	53	14	.199	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 at-bats and 14 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 Rortvedt	Catchers	70	batting	89	15	3	.169	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Luis Arráez	Infielders	2	batting	428	126	2	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Willians Astudillo	Infielders	64	both	208	49	7	.236	4.00	2.25	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Travis Blankenhorn	Infielders	13	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.
Josh Donaldson	Infielders	20	batting	457	113	26	.247	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 at-bats and 26 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	588	158	33	.269	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 33 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.
J. T. Riddle	Infielders	15	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.
Miguel Sanó	Infielders	22	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.
Andrelton Simmons	Infielders	9	batting	412	92	3	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Byron Buxton	Outfielders	25	batting	235	72	19	.306	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Jake Cave	Outfielders	60	batting	164	31	3	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Gilberto Celestino	Outfielders	79	batting	59	8	2	.136	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Kyle Garlick	Outfielders	30	batting	99	23	5	.232	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Nick Gordon	Outfielders	1	batting	200	48	4	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Max Kepler	Outfielders	26	batting	426	90	19	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Alex Kirilloff	Outfielders	19	batting	215	54	8	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Trevor Larnach	Outfielders	24	batting	260	58	7	.223	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Tzu-Wei Lin	Outfielders	37	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.
Rob Refsnyder	Outfielders	38	batting	139	34	2	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Brent Rooker	Outfielders	50	batting	189	38	9	.201	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Nelson Cruz	Outfielders	23	batting	296	87	19	.294	—	—	Strong (61) — 24 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.

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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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:49:51.074857+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.