2017 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.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2019 Minnesota Twins	101–61	20	31
2018 Minnesota Twins	78–84	24	34
2017 Minnesota Twins · Current season	85–77	17	36
2016 Minnesota Twins	59–103	21	29
2015 Minnesota Twins	83–79	28	24

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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
Matt Belisle	Pitchers	9	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	4.03	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 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.
Tyler Duffey	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	4.94	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 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.
Jaime García	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	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.
Dillon Gee	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	3.22	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 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.
Chris Heston	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Trevor Hildenberger	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	3.21	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 rating The 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 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 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.
Gabriel Moya	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	4.26	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.
Glen Perkins	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	9.53	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.
Ryan Pressly	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.33	4.70	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 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.
Drew Rucinski	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	10.38	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.
Ervin Santana	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.33	3.28	Average (56) — 36 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 rosters An 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 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 Tepesch	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	5.40	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.
Michael Tonkin	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	5.14	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An 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 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.
Jason Wheeler	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	9.00	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.
Adam Wilk	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	7.84	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.
Alex Wimmers	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	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.
Jason Castro	Catchers	21	batting	356	86	10	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting 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 data The 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 data The 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 rosters Batting 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 data The 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, 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.