TWINS TRIVIA
Think you know the Twins? These are the Twins categories that show up in Daily Bullpen. Every answer below is a real correct answer. Score big by naming the deep cuts, not the stars.
Twins pitcher
Anyone who pitched for the Twins — 928 correct answers.
Most famous: Steve Carlton, Sam Rice, Early Wynn, Walter Johnson, Jack Morris, Jim Kaat, Lefty Gomez, Bert Blyleven.
Deep cuts: Jim Lyle, John McDonald, Squire Potter, Jerry Conway, Cal Cooper.
Twins hitter
Any position player for the Twins — 949 correct answers.
Most famous: Rod Carew, Dave Winfield, Harmon Killebrew, David Ortiz, Paul Molitor, Jim Thome, Tris Speaker, Kirby Puckett.
Deep cuts: Russ Ennis, Jerry Lynn, Jake Propst, Danny Musser, Lefty Atkinson.
Twins catcher
Played 10+ games at catcher for the Twins — 132 correct answers.
Most famous: Rick Ferrell, Joe Mauer, A. J. Pierzynski, John Roseboro, Rick Dempsey, Terry Steinbach, Kurt Suzuki, Luke Sewell.
Deep cuts: John Sevcik, William Starr, Pete Lapan, Frank Sacka, Hank Izquierdo.
Twins first baseman
Played 10+ games at first base for the Twins — 131 correct answers.
Most famous: Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, David Ortiz, Paul Molitor, Tris Speaker, Joe Mauer, Ed Delahanty, Mickey Vernon.
Deep cuts: Lefty Herring, Ed Butka, Steve Dunn, Fred Taylor, Bob Prichard.
Twins second baseman
Played 10+ games at second base for the Twins — 164 correct answers.
Most famous: Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Pete Runnels, Chuck Knoblauch, Vic Power, Buddy Myer, Bret Boone, Luis Castillo.
Deep cuts: Sam Perlozzo, Brian Dinkelman, Alex Prieto, Carl Sawyer, Jermaine Palacios.
Twins shortstop
Played 10+ games at shortstop for the Twins — 134 correct answers.
Most famous: Joe Cronin, Gary Gaetti, Chris Speier, Leo Cardenas, Pete Runnels, Chuck Knoblauch, Roger Peckinpaugh, Buddy Myer.
Deep cuts: Hal Quick, Pompeyo Davalillo, Dick Kimble, Jermaine Palacios, Doug Neff.
Twins third baseman
Played 10+ games at third base for the Twins — 146 correct answers.
Most famous: Harmon Killebrew, Graig Nettles, Bob Johnson, Gary Gaetti, Pete Runnels, Lave Cross, Eddie Yost, Buddy Myer.
Deep cuts: Glenn Williams, Matt Macri, Bill Conroy, Bill Yohe, Tommy Taylor.
Twins outfielder
Played 10+ games at outfield for the Twins — 358 correct answers.
Most famous: Dave Winfield, Harmon Killebrew, Tris Speaker, Kirby Puckett, Tony Oliva, Al Simmons, Goose Goslin, Sam Rice.
Deep cuts: Ian Miller, Mike Poepping, Derek Lee, Carson McCusker, Walt Chipple.
Twins since 2015
Anyone who played for the Twins since 2015 — 289 correct answers.
Most famous: Joe Mauer, Torii Hunter, Nelson Cruz, Carlos Santana, Josh Donaldson, Carlos Correa, Kurt Suzuki, Eduardo Escobar.
Deep cuts: Edwar Colina, Felix Jorge, Jason Wheeler, Cody Laweryson, Jair Camargo.
Twins All-Star
Made an All-Star team as a member of the Twins — 98 correct answers.
Most famous: Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Joe Cronin, Tony Oliva, Rick Ferrell, Joe Mauer, Heinie Manush.
Deep cuts: Joe Ryan, Connie Marrero, Pablo Lopez, Joe Mays, Dean Stone.
Twins playoff home run
Hit a postseason home run for the Twins — 42 correct answers.
Most famous: Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Tony Oliva, Goose Goslin, Torii Hunter, Nelson Cruz, Chili Davis, Gary Gaetti.
Deep cuts: Royce Lewis, Steve Lombardozzi, Scott Leius, Kyle Farmer, Miguel Sano.
Twins 15-win season
Won 15+ games in a season for the Twins — 66 correct answers.
Most famous: Early Wynn, Walter Johnson, Jack Morris, Jim Kaat, Bert Blyleven, Stan Coveleski, Johan Santana, Frank Viola.
Deep cuts: Jim Hughes, Tom Johnson, Allan Anderson, Joe Decker, Joe Boehling.
Twins .300 season
Hit .300 in a season for the Twins (400+ at-bats) — 72 correct answers.
Most famous: Rod Carew, Paul Molitor, Tris Speaker, Kirby Puckett, Joe Cronin, Tony Oliva, Joe Mauer, Al Simmons.
Deep cuts: Red Barnes, George Carey, Sam Dungan, Lyman Bostock, Danny Santana.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many pitchers have played for the Twins?
928 pitchers have appeared for the Twins, including Steve Carlton, Sam Rice, Early Wynn, Walter Johnson, Jack Morris.
How many position players have played for the Twins?
949, from Rod Carew, Dave Winfield, Harmon Killebrew, David Ortiz to deep cuts like Jake Propst, Jerry Lynn, Russ Ennis.
Who are some Twins All-Stars?
Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Joe Cronin, Tony Oliva, Rick Ferrell, Joe Mauer, Heinie Manush, Early Wynn, Mickey Vernon, and 88 more.
Is there a daily Twins trivia game?
Daily Bullpen features Twins categories regularly, along with the other 29 teams. A new game drops every day at midnight.
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