1967 Minnesota Twins season
Appearance
1966 Minnesota Twins | ||
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91-71, second in the American League | ||
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Division | American League | |
Ballpark | Metropolitan Stadium | |
City | Bloomington, Minnesota | |
Owners | Calvin Griffith | |
Managers | Sam Mele and Cal Ermer | |
Television | WTCN-TV | |
Radio | 830 WCCO AM | |
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The 1967 Minnesota Twins finished 91-73, second in the American League. The Twins had a one game lead with two games remaining, but lost both games to the Boston Red Sox. 1,483,547 fans attended Twins games, the second highest total in the American League. Four Twins made the All-Star Game: first baseman Harmon Killebrew, second baseman Rod Carew, outfielder Tony Oliva, catcher Earl Battey, and pitcher Dean Chance. Rod Carew was named Rookie of the Year.
Offense
Harmon Killebrew again lead the team with 44 HR and 113 RBI. Rookie Rod Carew hit .292.
Statistic | Player | Quantity |
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HR | Harmon Killebrew | 44* |
RBI | Harmon Killebrew | 113 |
BA | Rod Carew | .292 |
Runs | Harmon Killebrew | 105 |
- *League leader
Pitching
Dean Chance won 20 games.
Statistic | Player | Quantity |
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ERA | Jim Merritt | 2.53 |
Wins | Dean Chance | 20 |
Saves | Al Worthington | 16 |
Strikeouts | Dean Chance | 220 |
- *League leader
Defense
Pitcher Jim Kaat won his sixth Gold Glove.
Regular Season
American League | ||||
Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
Boston Red Sox | 92 | 70 | .568 | -- |
Detroit Tigers | 91 | 71 | .562 | 1 |
Minnesota Twins | 91 | 71 | .562 | 1 |
Chicago White Sox | 89 | 73 | .549 | 3 |
California Angels | 84 | 77 | .522 | 7.5 |
Baltimore Orioles | 76 | 85 | .472 | 15.5 |
Washington Senators | 76 | 85 | .472 | 15.5 |
Cleveland Indians | 75 | 87 | .463 | 17 |
New York Yankees | 72 | 90 | .444 | 20 |
Kansas City Athletics | 62 | 99 | .385 | 29.5 |
Notable transactions
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