2009 Minnesota Twins Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 87-76
Finished 1st in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 2,416,237, Avg. 29,466
Ballpark: Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to New York Yankees 3-0
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (87-76)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
2009 Minnesota Twins StatisticsTeam Record: 87-76
Finished 1st in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 2,416,237, Avg. 29,466
Ballpark: Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome
Won Division
American League Division Series - Lost to New York Yankees 3-0
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (87-76)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
2009 Minnesota Twins Results
The Minnesota Twins of the American League ended the 2009 season with a record of 87 wins and 76 losses, finishing first in the AL's Central Division.
The Twins plated 817 runs and yielded 765 runs. Michael Cuddyer walloped 32 home runs for Minnesota, while Joe Crede, Jason Kubel, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau each swatted 20 or more, too. Jason Kubel drove in 103 runs. Joe Mauer topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .365. Scott Baker led the team with 15 wins, and Nick Blackburn registered a 4.03 earned run average, leading regularly-used pitchers.
Ron Gardenhire coached the team. The 2009 Minnesota Twins qualified for the playoffs as a division winner.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ayala | P | R | R | January 12, 1978 | 6'2" | 205 | Los Mochis, Sinaloa Mexico |
| Scott Baker | P | R | R | September 19, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Shreveport, LA USA |
| Nick Blackburn | P | R | R | February 24, 1982 | 6'4" | 240 | Ada, OK USA |
| Craig Breslow | P | L | L | August 8, 1980 | 6'0" | 190 | New Haven, CT USA |
| Brian Buscher | 3B | L | R | April 18, 1981 | 6'0" | 200 | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Orlando Cabrera | SS | R | R | November 2, 1974 | 5'10" | 195 | Cartagena, Bolivar Colombia |
| Alexi Casilla | 2B | B | R | July 20, 1984 | 5'9" | 190 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Jesse Crain | P | R | R | July 5, 1981 | 6'1" | 215 | Toronto, ON CAN |
| Joe Crede | 3B | R | R | April 26, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Jefferson City, MO USA |
| Michael Cuddyer | RF | R | R | March 27, 1979 | 6'2" | 220 | Norfolk, VA USA |
| R. A. Dickey | P | R | R | October 29, 1974 | 6'3" | 215 | Nashville, TN USA |
| Brian Duensing | P | L | L | February 22, 1983 | 6'0" | 200 | Marysville, KS USA |
| Armando Gabino | P | R | R | August 31, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Carlos Gomez | CF | R | R | December 4, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Matt Guerrier | P | R | R | August 2, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Brendan Harris | SS | R | R | August 26, 1980 | 6'1" | 200 | Queensbury, NY USA |
| Sean Henn | P | R | L | April 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 235 | Fort Worth, TX USA |
| Justin Huber | 1B | R | R | July 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Melbourne, Victoria Australia |
| Philip Humber | P | R | R | December 21, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | Nacogdoches, TX USA |
| Bobby Keppel | P | R | R | June 11, 1982 | 6'5" | 215 | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Jason Kubel | RF | 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. |
| Ron Mahay | P | L | L | June 28, 1971 | 6'2" | 200 | Crestwood, IL USA |
| Jeff Manship | P | R | R | January 16, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | San Antonio, TX USA |
| Joe Mauer | C | L | R | April 19, 1983 | 6'5" | 225 | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Jose Mijares | P | L | L | October 29, 1984 | 5'11" | 265 | Caracas, Distrito Federal Venezuela |
| Jose Morales | C | B | R | February 20, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Rio Piedras, P.R. |
| Juan Morillo | P | R | R | November 5, 1983 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R. |
| Justin Morneau | 1B | L | R | May 15, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | New Westminster, BC CAN |
| Kevin Mulvey | P | R | R | May 26, 1985 | 6'1" | 205 | Parlin, NJ USA |
| Joe Nathan | P | R | R | November 22, 1974 | 6'4" | 230 | Houston, TX USA |
| Carl Pavano | P | R | R | January 8, 1976 | 6'5" | 265 | New Britain, CT USA |
| Glen Perkins | P | L | L | March 2, 1983 | 6'0" | 205 | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Jason Pridie | P | L | R | October 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ USA |
| Nick Punto | 2B | B | R | November 8, 1977 | 5'9" | 195 | San Diego, CA USA |
| Jon Rauch | P | R | R | September 27, 1978 | 6'11" | 290 | Louisville, KY USA |
| Mike Redmond | C | R | R | May 5, 1971 | 6'1" | 185 | Seattle, WA USA |
| Kevin Slowey | P | R | R | May 4, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Conroe, TX USA |
| Denard Span | CF | L | L | February 27, 1984 | 6'0" | 210 | Tampa, FL USA |
| Anthony Swarzak | P | R | R | September 10, 1985 | 6'4" | 215 | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA |
| Matt Tolbert | 2B | B | R | May 4, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | McComb, MS USA |
| Delmon Young | LF | R | R | September 14, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Birmingham, AL USA |
