1985 Minnesota Twins
The 1985 Minnesota Twins finished a 77-85, fourth in the AL West. After a disappointing start, manager Billy Gardner was replaced by Ray Miller. 1,651,814 fans attended Twins games, a Twins attendance record, but still the sixth lowest total in the American League.
Only one Twins player made the All-Star Game, outfielder Tom Brunansky.
[edit] Offense
Leadoff batter Kirby Puckett hit .288 and scored 80 runs. Kent Hrbek hit .311 with 21 HR and 93 RBI. Tom Brunansky hit 27 HR and 90 RBI. Gary Gaetti hit 20 HR and 63 RBI.
| Statistic | Player | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| HR | Tom Brunansky | 27 |
| RBI | Kent Hrbek | 93 |
| BA | Kirby Puckett | .288 |
| Runs | Kirby Puckett | 80 |
[edit] Pitching
For the first time in years, the Twins had three solid starting pitchers: Frank Viola (18-14), Mike Smithson (15-14), and John Butcher (11-14). Reliever Ron Davis had 25 saves.
| Statistic | Player | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| ERA | Frank Viola | 4.09 |
| Wins | Frank Viola | 18 |
| Saves | Ron Davis | 25 |
| Strikeouts | Frank Viola | 135 |
[edit] Defense
[edit] Regular Season
[edit] American League West final standings
| American League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 1st | Kansas City Royals | 91 | 71 | .562 | -- |
| 2nd | California Angels | 90 | 72 | .556 | 1.0 |
| 3rd | Chicago White Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 6.0 |
| 4th | Minnesota Twins | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
| 4th | Oakland Athletics | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
| 6th | Seattle Mariners | 74 | 88 | .457 | 17.0 |
| 7th | Texas Rangers | 62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 |
