Minnesota Twins 1971 Key Players Profile: Cesar Tovar Featured
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball features key players, focusing on five athletes. Ron Perranoski, a 33-year-old pitcher, is highlighted for his dominance as a relief pitcher, setting a Major League record with 34 saves, and having a 16-3 record with the Dodgers in 1963. Jim Perry, 34, is noted for winning the Cy Young Award in 1970 with a 24-12 record, and previously leading the A.L. in victories. Rich Reese, an infielder, fell from a .322 average in 1969 to .261 in 1971 but maintained a strong performance over his minor league career. Cesar Tovar, 30, is celebrated for his versatility, having played all nine positions in a single game in 1968 and consistently hitting over .300.