1985 Minnesota Twins
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Minnesota Twins franchise archive · Available years: 1961–2025 · 65 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Minnesota Twins | — | 19 | 21 |
| 1986 Minnesota Twins | 71–91 | 20 | 18 |
| 1985 Minnesota Twins · Current season | 77–85 | 19 | 21 |
| 1984 Minnesota Twins | 81–81 | 23 | 16 |
| 1983 Minnesota Twins | 70–92 | 21 | 18 |
Same era: other teams in 1985
- 1985 Atlanta Braves · 66–96
- 1985 Baltimore Orioles · 83–78
- 1985 Boston Red Sox · 81–81
- 1985 California Angels · —
- 1985 Chicago Cubs · 77–84
- 1985 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1985
- 1985 Cincinnati Reds · 89–72
- 1985 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1985 Detroit Tigers · 84–77
- 1985 Houston Astros · 83–79
- 1985 Kansas City Royals · 91–71
- 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 1985 Milwaukee Brewers · 71–90
- 1985 Montreal Expos · —
- 1985 New York Mets · 98–64
- 1985 New York Yankees · 97–64
- 1985 Oakland Athletics · 77–85
- 1985 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates · 57–104
- 1985 San Diego Padres · 83–79
- 1985 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1985 Seattle Mariners · 74–88
- 1985 St. Louis Cardinals · 101–61
- 1985 Texas Rangers · 62–99
- 1985 Toronto Blue Jays · 99–62
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Blyleven | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 114.00 | 3.00 | Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 over 114.00 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. |
| Mark Brown | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.89 | 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. |
| Dennis Burtt | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.33 | 3.81 | Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.81 over 28.33 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. |
| John Butcher | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 207.67 | 4.98 | Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.98 over 207.67 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 Davis | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.48 | 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. |
| Frank Eufemia | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.79 | 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. |
| Pete Filson | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 95.67 | 3.67 | Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.67 over 95.67 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. |
| Steve Howe | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.16 | 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. |
| Tom Klawitter | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.33 | 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. |
| Rick Lysander | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.05 | 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. |
| Mark Portugal | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.33 | 5.55 | Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.55 over 24.33 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. |
| Ken Schrom | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 160.67 | 4.99 | Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.99 over 160.67 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. |
| Mike Smithson | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 257.00 | 4.34 | Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.34 over 257.00 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. |
| Frank Viola | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 250.67 | 4.09 | Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 250.67 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. |
| Curt Wardle | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.51 | 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. |
| Len Whitehouse | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.05 | 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. |
| Rich Yett | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | 27.00 | 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. |
| Tim Laudner | Catchers | 15 | batting | 164 | 39 | 7 | .238 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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. |
| Jeff Reed | Catchers | 10 | batting | 10 | 2 | 0 | .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. |
| Mark Salas | Catchers | 12 | batting | 360 | 108 | 9 | .300 | — | — | Average (58) — 38 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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. |
| Alvaro Espinoza | Infielders | 1 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gary Gaetti | Infielders | 8 | batting | 560 | 138 | 20 | .246 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Greg Gagne | Infielders | 31 | batting | 293 | 66 | 2 | .225 | — | — | Average (45) — 367 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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. |
| Kent Hrbek | Infielders | 14 | batting | 593 | 165 | 21 | .278 | — | — | Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 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. |
| Steve Lombardozzi | Infielders | 4 | batting | 54 | 20 | 0 | .370 | — | — | Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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. |
| Tim Teufel | Infielders | 11 | batting | 434 | 113 | 10 | .260 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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. |
| Ron Washington | Infielders | 38 | batting | 135 | 37 | 1 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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. |
| Tom Brunansky | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 567 | 137 | 27 | .242 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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. |
| Randy Bush | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 234 | 56 | 10 | .239 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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. |
| Mickey Hatcher | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 444 | 125 | 3 | .282 | — | — | Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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. |
| Dave Meier | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 104 | 27 | 1 | .260 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Kirby Puckett | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 691 | 199 | 4 | .288 | — | — | Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 691 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. |
| Dave Engle | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 172 | 44 | 7 | .256 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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. |
| Mark Funderburk | Outfielders | 40 | batting | 70 | 22 | 2 | .314 | — | — | Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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. |
| Roy Smalley | Outfielders | 5 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike Stenhouse | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 179 | 40 | 5 | .223 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:14:27.122299+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.