1971 Minnesota Twins Key Players Highlights and Stats
The 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key Minnesota Twins players. Brant Alyea, an outfielder acquired in 1970, hit .291 with 16 homers. Leo Cardenas, a dependable infielder formerly with Cincinnati, made a notable impact in Minnesota. Rod Carew, a rising star, secured the 1969 batting title with a .332 average; his 1970 pursuit was cut short due to injury. Pitchers Tom Hall and Jim Kaat provided pitching depth, with Hall known for his speed and Kaat noted for his consistency and Gold Glove prowess. Harmon Killebrew, a prolific home run hitter, was approaching Ruth’s record with 487 homers. George Mitterwald, a catcher, demonstrated power with 15 homers in 1970.