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1967 Minnesota Twins season

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1966 Minnesota Twins
91-71, second in the American League
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DivisionAmerican League
BallparkMetropolitan Stadium
CityBloomington, Minnesota
OwnersCalvin Griffith
ManagersSam Mele and Cal Ermer
TelevisionWTCN-TV
Radio830 WCCO AM
← 1965 Seasons 1967 →

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.

Team Leaders
Statistic Player Quantity
HR Harmon Killebrew 44*
RBI Harmon Killebrew 113
BA Rod Carew .292
Runs Harmon Killebrew 105
*League leader

Pitching

Dean Chance won 20 games.

Team Leaders
Statistic Player Quantity
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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