2006 Minnesota Twins Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 96-66
Finished 1st in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 2,285,018, Avg. 28,210
Ballpark: Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to Oakland Athletics 3-0
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (94-64)
Manager: Scott Ullger (2-2)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
2006 Minnesota Twins StatisticsTeam Record: 96-66
Finished 1st in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 2,285,018, Avg. 28,210
Ballpark: Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to Oakland Athletics 3-0
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (94-64)
Manager: Scott Ullger (2-2)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
2006 Minnesota Twins Results
The Minnesota Twins of the American League ended the 2006 season with a record of 96 wins and 66 losses, finishing first in the AL's Central Division.
The Twins scored 801 runs and surrendered 683 runs. Justin Morneau walloped 34 home runs for Minnesota, while Michael Cuddyer and Torii Hunter swatted 20 or more, too. Justin Morneau accounted for 130 RBI. Joe Mauer topped all qualifying hitters on the roster by hitting .347. Johan Santana paced the team with 19 wins and a team-best 2.77 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Ron Gardenhire and Scott Ullger coached the team. The 2006 Minnesota Twins qualified for the playoffs as a division winner.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Baker | P | R | R | September 19, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Shreveport, LA USA |
| Jason Bartlett | SS | R | R | October 30, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | Mountain View, CA USA |
| Tony Batista | 3B | R | R | December 9, 1973 | 6'0" | 180 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata D.R. |
| Boof Bonser | P | R | R | October 14, 1981 | 6'4" | 245 | St. Petersburg, FL USA |
| Alexi Casilla | 2B | B | R | July 20, 1984 | 5'9" | 190 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Luis Castillo | 2B | B | R | September 12, 1975 | 5'11" | 145 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R. |
| Juan Castro | SS | R | R | June 20, 1972 | 5'11" | 190 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa Mexico |
| Jesse Crain | P | R | R | July 5, 1981 | 6'1" | 215 | Toronto, ON CAN |
| Michael Cuddyer | RF | R | R | March 27, 1979 | 6'2" | 220 | Norfolk, VA USA |
| Willie Eyre | P | R | R | July 21, 1978 | 6'0" | 235 | Fountain Valley, CA USA |
| Lew Ford | LF | R | R | August 12, 1976 | 5'11" | 190 | Beaumont, TX USA |
| Matt Garza | P | R | R | November 26, 1983 | 6'4" | 220 | Selma, CA USA |
| Matt Guerrier | P | R | R | August 2, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Chris Heintz | C | R | R | August 6, 1974 | 6'1" | 210 | Syosset, NY USA |
| Torii Hunter | CF | R | R | July 18, 1975 | 6'2" | 220 | Pine Bluff, AR USA |
| Jason Kubel | LF | L | R | May 25, 1982 | 6'0" | 220 | Belle Fourche, SD USA |
| Francisco Liriano | P | L | L | October 26, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Kyle Lohse | P | R | R | October 4, 1978 | 6'2" | 215 | Chico, CA USA |
| Joe Mauer | C | L | R | April 19, 1983 | 6'5" | 225 | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Justin Morneau | 1B | L | R | May 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | New Westminster, BC CAN |
| Joe Nathan | P | R | R | November 22, 1974 | 6'4" | 230 | Houston, TX USA |
| Pat Neshek | P | B | R | September 4, 1980 | 6'3" | 220 | Madison, WI USA |
| Phil Nevin | 1B | R | R | January 19, 1971 | 6'2" | 180 | Fullerton, CA USA |
| Glen Perkins | P | L | L | March 2, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Nick Punto | 3B | B | R | November 8, 1977 | 5'9" | 195 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Josh Rabe | LF | R | R | October 15, 1978 | 6'3" | 215 | Quincy, IL USA |
| Brad Radke | P | R | R | October 27, 1972 | 6'2" | 180 | Eau Claire, WI USA |
| Mike Redmond | C | R | R | May 5, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | Seattle, WA USA |
| Dennys Reyes | P | R | L | April 19, 1977 | 6'3" | 250 | Higuera de Zaragoza, Sinaloa Mexico |
| Juan Rincon | P | R | R | January 23, 1979 | 5'11" | 210 | Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela |
| Luis Rodriguez | 3B | B | R | June 27, 1980 | 5'9" | 190 | San Carlos, Cojedes Venezuela |
| Johan Santana | P | L | L | March 13, 1979 | 6'0" | 210 | Tovar, Merida Venezuela |
| Ruben Sierra | P | B | R | October 6, 1965 | 6'1" | 175 | Rio Piedras, P.R. |
| Carlos Silva | P | R | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'4" | 280 | Bolivar, Bolivar Venezuela |
| Mike Smith | P | R | R | September 19, 1977 | 5'11" | 205 | Norwood, MA USA |
| Shannon Stewart | LF | R | R | February 25, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH USA |
| Terry Tiffee | 3B | B | R | April 21, 1979 | 6'2" | 225 | North Little Rock, AR USA |
| Jason Tyner | LF | L | L | April 23, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Bedford, TX USA |
| Rondell White | LF | R | R | February 23, 1972 | 6'1" | 193 | Milledgeville, GA USA |
