2006 Minnesota Twins
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Minnesota Twins | 88–75 | 33 | 19 |
| 2007 Minnesota Twins | 79–83 | 23 | 19 |
| 2006 Minnesota Twins · Current season | 96–66 | 22 | 22 |
| 2005 Minnesota Twins | 83–79 | 22 | 19 |
| 2004 Minnesota Twins | 92–70 | 24 | 22 |
Same era: other teams in 2006
- 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks · —
- 2006 Atlanta Braves · 79–83
- 2006 Baltimore Orioles · 70–92
- 2006 Boston Red Sox · 86–76
- 2006 Chicago Cubs · 66–96
- 2006 Chicago White Sox · 90–72
More teams from 2006
- 2006 Cincinnati Reds · 80–82
- 2006 Cleveland Indians · 78–84
- 2006 Colorado Rockies · 76–86
- 2006 Detroit Tigers · 95–67
- 2006 Florida Marlins · 78–84
- 2006 Houston Astros · 82–80
- 2006 Kansas City Royals · 62–100
- 2006 Los Angeles Angels · 89–73
- 2006 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 2006 Milwaukee Brewers · 75–87
- 2006 New York Mets · 97–65
- 2006 New York Yankees · 97–65
- 2006 Oakland Athletics · 93–69
- 2006 Philadelphia Phillies · 85–77
- 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2006 San Diego Padres · 88–74
- 2006 San Francisco Giants · 76–85
- 2006 Seattle Mariners · 78–84
- 2006 St. Louis Cardinals · 83–78
- 2006 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 61–101
- 2006 Texas Rangers · 80–82
- 2006 Toronto Blue Jays · 87–75
- 2006 Washington Nationals · 71–91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Baker | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.33 | 6.37 | Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.37 over 83.33 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. |
| Boof Bonser | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 100.33 | 4.22 | Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.22 over 100.33 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. |
| Jesse Crain | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.52 | 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. |
| Willie Eyre | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.31 | 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. |
| Matt Garza | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.00 | 5.76 | Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.76 over 50.00 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 Guerrier | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.36 | 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. |
| Francisco Liriano | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 121.00 | 2.16 | Average (57) — 1 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.16 over 121.00 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 Lohse | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 63.67 | 7.07 | Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.07 over 63.67 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. |
| Joe Nathan | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.58 | 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. |
| Pat Neshek | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.19 | 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 | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.59 | 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. |
| Brad Radke | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 162.33 | 4.32 | Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 162.33 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. |
| Dennys Reyes | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.89 | 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. |
| Juan Rincón | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.91 | 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. |
| Johan Santana | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 233.67 | 2.77 | Average (57) — 1 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.77 over 233.67 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. |
| Carlos Silva | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 180.33 | 5.94 | Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.94 over 180.33 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. |
| Mike Smith | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 12.00 | 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 Heintz | Catchers | 41 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
| Joe Mauer | Catchers | 7 | batting | 521 | 181 | 13 | .347 | — | — | Strong (64) — 4 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 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. |
| Mike Redmond | Catchers | 55 | batting | 179 | 61 | 0 | .341 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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. |
| Jason Bartlett | Infielders | 18 | batting | 333 | 103 | 2 | .309 | — | — | Average (55) — 95 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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. |
| Tony Batista | Infielders | 77 | batting | 178 | 42 | 5 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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. |
| Alexi Casilla | Infielders | 25 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Luis Castillo | Infielders | 1 | batting | 584 | 173 | 3 | .296 | — | — | Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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. |
| Juan Castro | Infielders | 17 | batting | 156 | 36 | 1 | .231 | — | — | Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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. |
| Justin Morneau | Infielders | 33 | batting | 592 | 190 | 34 | .321 | — | — | Strong (63) — 11 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 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. |
| Phil Nevin | Infielders | 15 | batting | 42 | 8 | 1 | .190 | — | — | 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. |
| Nick Punto | Infielders | 8 | batting | 459 | 133 | 1 | .290 | — | — | Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 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. |
| Luis Rodríguez | Infielders | 38 | batting | 115 | 27 | 2 | .235 | — | — | Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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. |
| Terry Tiffee | Infielders | 32 | batting | 45 | 11 | 2 | .244 | — | — | 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. |
| Michael Cuddyer | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 557 | 158 | 24 | .284 | — | — | Average (55) — 95 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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. |
| Lew Ford | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 234 | 53 | 4 | .226 | — | — | Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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. |
| Torii Hunter | Outfielders | 48 | batting | 557 | 155 | 31 | .278 | — | — | Average (55) — 95 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 at-bats and 31 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. |
| Jason Kubel | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 220 | 53 | 8 | .241 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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. |
| Josh Rabe | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 49 | 14 | 3 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Shannon Stewart | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 174 | 51 | 2 | .293 | — | — | Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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. |
| Jason Tyner | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 218 | 68 | 0 | .312 | — | — | Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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. |
| Rondell White | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 337 | 83 | 7 | .246 | — | — | Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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. |
| Rubén Sierra | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 28 | 5 | 0 | .179 | — | — | 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:43:59.737869+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.