Who Are the 5 Best Hitters in Minnesota Twins History?

[TopGunn#22]

I would put Puckett ahead of Hrbek on the all time list.  I think overall it's a good list.  But for a guy to be considered, he needs more than just a couple seasons like Hisle or Bostock.  First some corrections:  Oliva didn't win the batting title in the Twins inaugural season.  That was 1961.  Tony-O won the batting title and Rookie of the Year in 1964 and then finished 2nd to Zoilo for the American League MVP in 1965 in helping lead the Twins to the American League pennant.  I think the point that Killebrew hit homers (LOTS of them) in an era where HR's were generally hard to come by is excellent.  (I think Indiana made that point).  I would go with Killebrew #1 and Carew #2 and be thrilled I got to watch both of them play.  

[TopGunn#22]

And I TOTALLY agree with Stringer Bell.  Tony-O was and is my favorite all time Twin.  You hear the guys that had to play against him, especially the pitchers (Jim Palmer, Denny McClain, Catfish Hunter) they all think he should be in there.  

[ewen21]

 

Knoblauch sprang to my mind originally because of the word/term "hitter". Not OPS leader, power hitter, most dangerous bat, etc. But Knoblauch would be in my 2nd 5.

When I think hitter I think the spectrum of offensive production and Harmon gave us more than what Knoblauch did, in my opinion.

 

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