1969 Minnesota Twins season
| 1969 Minnesota Twins | ||
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| American League West Champions | ||
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| Division | Western Division | |
| Ballpark | Metropolitan Stadium | |
| City | Bloomington, Minnesota | |
| Owners | Calvin Griffith | |
| Managers | Billy Martin | |
| Television | WTCN-TV | |
| Radio | 830 WCCO AM | |
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Led by new manager Billy Martin, the 1969 Minnesota Twins won the 1969 Western Division with a 97-65 record. The Twins were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the first American League Championship Series. 1,349,328 fans attended Twins games, the third highest total in the American League.
Four Twins made the All-Star Game: first baseman Harmon Killebrew, second baseman Rod Carew, outfielder Tony Oliva, and catcher Johnny Roseboro. Harmon Killebrew became the first Twin to be named American League Most Valuable Player.
Offense
The Twins won the American League West, led by Rod Carew (.332, his first batting title), Tony Oliva (.309, 24 HR, 101 RBI) and league MVP Harmon Killebrew (49 HR, 140 RBI). Rod Carew stole home 7 times. Leadoff batter Cesar Tovar was third in the AL with 45 stolen bases.
| Statistic | Player | Quantity |
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| HR | Harmon Killebrew | 40* |
| RBI | Harmon Killebrew | 140* |
| BA | Rod Carew | .332* |
| Runs | Harmon Killebrew | 106 |
- *League leader
Pitching
Jim Perry and Dave Boswell won 20 games.
| Statistic | Player | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | Jim Perry | 2.82 |
| Wins | Jim Perry, Dave Boswell | 20 |
| Saves | Ron Perranoski | 31 |
| Strikeouts | Dave Boswell | 190 |
- *League leader
Defense
Pitcher Jim Kaat won his 8th Gold Glove Award.
Regular Season
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Postseason
The Twins were swept 3-0 by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1969 American League Championship Series.
Notable transactions
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