2009 Minnesota Twins
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Minnesota Twins | 63–99 | 37 | 24 |
| 2010 Minnesota Twins | 94–68 | 34 | 21 |
| 2009 Minnesota Twins · Current season | 87–76 | 32 | 24 |
| 2008 Minnesota Twins | 88–75 | 33 | 19 |
| 2007 Minnesota Twins | 79–83 | 23 | 19 |
Same era: other teams in 2009
- 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks · 70–92
- 2009 Atlanta Braves · 86–76
- 2009 Baltimore Orioles · 64–98
- 2009 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2009 Chicago Cubs · 83–78
- 2009 Chicago White Sox · 79–83
More teams from 2009
- 2009 Cincinnati Reds · 78–84
- 2009 Cleveland Indians · 65–97
- 2009 Colorado Rockies · 92–70
- 2009 Detroit Tigers · 86–77
- 2009 Florida Marlins · 87–75
- 2009 Houston Astros · 74–88
- 2009 Kansas City Royals · 65–97
- 2009 Los Angeles Angels · 97–65
- 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 2009 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 2009 New York Mets · 70–92
- 2009 New York Yankees · 103–59
- 2009 Oakland Athletics · 75–87
- 2009 Philadelphia Phillies · 93–69
- 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates · 62–99
- 2009 San Diego Padres · 75–87
- 2009 San Francisco Giants · 88–74
- 2009 Seattle Mariners · 85–77
- 2009 St. Louis Cardinals · 91–71
- 2009 Tampa Bay Rays · 84–78
- 2009 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 2009 Toronto Blue Jays · 75–87
- 2009 Washington Nationals · 59–103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ayala | Pitchers | 18 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 32.33 | 4.18 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 32.33 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. |
| Scott Baker | Pitchers | 30 | both | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 200.00 | 4.37 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.37 over 200.00 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. |
| Nick Blackburn | Pitchers | 53 | both | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 205.67 | 4.03 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.03 over 205.67 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. |
| Craig Breslow | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.33 | 6.28 | 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. |
| Jesse Crain | Pitchers | 28 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 51.67 | 4.70 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 51.67 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. |
| R. A. Dickey | Pitchers | 39 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 64.33 | 4.62 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.62 over 64.33 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. |
| Brian Duensing | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.00 | 3.64 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.64 over 84.00 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. |
| Armando Gabino | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.67 | 17.18 | 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 Guerrier | Pitchers | 54 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 76.33 | 2.36 | Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.36 over 76.33 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. |
| Sean Henn | Pitchers | 60 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 11.33 | 7.15 | 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. |
| Philip Humber | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 8.00 | 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. |
| Bobby Keppel | Pitchers | 44 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 54.00 | 4.83 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.83 over 54.00 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. |
| Francisco Liriano | Pitchers | 47 | both | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 136.67 | 5.80 | Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.80 over 136.67 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 Mahay | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 2.00 | 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. |
| Jeff Manship | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 5.68 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.68 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. |
| José Mijares | Pitchers | 50 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 61.67 | 2.34 | Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.34 over 61.67 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. |
| Juan Morillo | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 22.50 | 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. |
| Kevin Mulvey | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.33 | 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. |
| Joe Nathan | Pitchers | 36 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 68.67 | 2.10 | Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.10 over 68.67 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. |
| Carl Pavano | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 73.67 | 4.64 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 73.67 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. |
| Glen Perkins | Pitchers | 15 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 96.33 | 5.89 | Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.89 over 96.33 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. |
| Jon Rauch | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.67 | 1.72 | 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. |
| Kevin Slowey | Pitchers | 59 | both | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 90.67 | 4.86 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.86 over 90.67 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. |
| Anthony Swarzak | Pitchers | 51 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 59.00 | 6.25 | Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.25 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. |
| Joe Mauer | Catchers | 7 | batting | 523 | 191 | 28 | .365 | — | — | Strong (72) — 1 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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. |
| José Morales | Catchers | 58 | batting | 119 | 37 | 0 | .311 | — | — | Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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. |
| Mike Redmond | Catchers | 55 | batting | 135 | 32 | 0 | .237 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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. |
| Brian Buscher | Infielders | 32 | batting | 136 | 32 | 2 | .235 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Orlando Cabrera | Infielders | 18 | batting | 242 | 70 | 5 | .289 | — | — | Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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 | 228 | 46 | 0 | .202 | — | — | Below average (41) — 460 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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. |
| Joe Crede | Infielders | 24 | batting | 333 | 75 | 15 | .225 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 at-bats and 15 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. |
| Brendan Harris | Infielders | 23 | batting | 414 | 108 | 6 | .261 | — | — | Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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. |
| Justin Huber | Infielders | 19 | batting | 2 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | 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. |
| Justin Morneau | Infielders | 33 | batting | 508 | 139 | 30 | .274 | — | — | Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 30 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 Punto | Infielders | 8 | batting | 359 | 82 | 1 | .228 | — | — | Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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. |
| Matt Tolbert | Infielders | 20 | batting | 198 | 46 | 2 | .232 | — | — | Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Michael Cuddyer | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 588 | 162 | 32 | .276 | — | — | Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 32 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. |
| Carlos Gómez | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 315 | 72 | 3 | .229 | — | — | Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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. |
| Jason Kubel | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 514 | 154 | 28 | .300 | — | — | Strong (61) — 21 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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. |
| Jason Pridie | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 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. |
| Denard Span | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 578 | 180 | 8 | .311 | — | — | Average (59) — 34 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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. |
| Delmon Young | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 395 | 112 | 12 | .284 | — | — | Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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. |
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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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:09:33.878721+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.