Minnesota Twins Hitters of the Month - July 2025

[Matthew Taylor]

The Minnesota Twins offense continued to sputter in July, ranking just 24th in Major League Baseball in runs scored for the month. As the trade deadline approached and several regulars were shipped out, the bats never fully clicked. Still, there were a few individual bright spots worth highlighting. Whether from emerging young players or steady veterans, the following four hitters stood out as the most productive in what was otherwise a quiet month for the Twins at the plate.

4. Ryan Jeffers
62 PA | .333/.387/.456 | 1 HR | 5 RBI | 8 R | .843 OPS
Ryan Jeffers quietly delivered his strongest month of the season, slashing .333/.387/.456 in 62 plate appearances. He led the team in batting average and ranked second in on-base percentage, trailing only Harrison Bader. While Jeffers only tallied one home run and five RBI, he consistently reached base and provided much-needed stability in the lineup. On July 8, he went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The power wasn't on full display, but Jeffers gave the Twins a reliable bat in a month when many others struggled.

3. Royce Lewis
87 PA | .293/.322/.476 | 3 HR | 11 RBI | 10 R | 1 SB | 24 H
Royce Lewis began to show signs of life in July after an extended slump at the plate. The young infielder, who showed flashes early in his MLB career, looked far more comfortable at the dish, collecting a team-high 24 hits and slashing .293/.322/.476 over 87 plate appearances. He drove in 11 runs and scored 10, offering a glimpse of the type of hitter the Twins hope to be able to count on for the future. His best performance came on July 20 at Coors Field, where he hit two home runs and carried the Twins to a 7–1 win over the Rockies to avoid a sweep. While Lewis’s walk rate remained low, the uptick in power and contact was a much-needed development for Royce and the Twins.

2. Byron Buxton
76 PA | .286/.329/.543 | 4 HR | 8 RBI | 15 R | 0.7 fWAR
Byron Buxton continued his solid season in July, leading the team with 15 runs scored and ranking second among all Twins hitters with a 0.7 fWAR. He slashed .286/.329/.543 with four home runs and eight RBI over 76 plate appearances before a minor injury cut his month short. On July 26, Buxton exited a game against the Nationals and was placed on the 10-day injured list. The hope is that he returns in early August. With several impact bats now gone via trade, Buxton’s presence in the lineup becomes even more important as the Twins try to piece together offense in the final two months of the season.

1. Harrison Bader - Twins Daily Hitter of the Month
70 PA | .290/.371/.581 | 5 HR | 11 RBI | 9 R | 3 SB | .952 OPS
Harrison Bader wrapped up his time with the Twins in style, putting together his best offensive stretch of the season in July before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies at the deadline. In return, Minnesota received prospects Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria. Bader led all Twins hitters in July with a .952 OPS and five home runs. He batted .290 with a .371 on-base percentage, added three steals, and drove in 11 runs. His most memorable performance came on July 4 against the Rays, when he hit two home runs, including a walk-off blast at Target Field, helping contribute to his team-leading WPA of 0.50 for the month. Bader had been a consistent presence in the lineup throughout the season and delivered one last surge before heading to a playoff contender.

The Twins offense has struggled most of the year, and July was no exception. The team ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring and has now lost multiple regulars via trade, including Harrison Bader. While there were a few bright spots, the road ahead doesn’t get any easier. August and September may bring even fewer runs, but they also offer an opportunity for younger players to step into the spotlight and make a case for inclusion on next season’s roster.

What did you make of July's offensive performances? Which young players do you want to see get more reps in August? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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[AceWrigley]

It was fun while it lasted.

[thelanges5]

We still have 3 of those 4 guys, so that’s good. 

[S Bart]

Write an article about the Star Tribune story which showed how the Astros owner convinced Jim Pohlad to give them Correa with no return players and an overshooting the GM. The Skor North Twins show had a keen broadcast yesterday that presented facts behind all of it.. .including an interesting golfing match between Mauer and the same Astros owner before the HOF ceremony last month.  Much more interesting than this hitter of the month or minor league player of the week stuff...that you have been headlining.

[ashbury]

6 minutes ago, S Bart said:

Write an article about the Star Tribune story which showed how the Astros owner convinced Jim Pohlad to give them Correa with no return players 

The Twins paid $33M for the Astros to take the contract off their hands, and you still believe Correa had actual trade value to some other team?

[Western SD Fan]

I understand that this isn't a satire column, but I would have given the award to the wet paper sack.  The Twins certainly couldn't hit out of one this past month.

[S Bart]

1 hour ago, ashbury said:

The Twins paid $33M for the Astros to take the contract off their hands, and you still believe Correa had actual trade value to some other team?

It wasn't about the trade value realistically....it is how this all went down. People attack Falvey, but the Pohlads are doing some things that show they are clearing the books. Don't be surprised to see Lopez gone at the end of the year. Also, Ryan being dumped. Listen to the Skor North podcast from yesterday.

[purplesoldier4u]

6 hours ago, S Bart said:

It wasn't about the trade value realistically....it is how this all went down. People attack Falvey, but the Pohlads are doing some things that show they are clearing the books. Don't be surprised to see Lopez gone at the end of the year. Also, Ryan being dumped. Listen to the Skor North podcast from yesterday.

I'm not sure that type of business move is prevalent in the world of pro sports. Does buying a team with a lower payroll make sense to someone who wants to win? Probably not, and I'm not sure the recent sale of any pro sports team was predicated on slashing payroll and letting go of players with team control and a future to enhance attendance, whether in person, online, on television, or radio.

[S Bart]

8 minutes ago, purplesoldier4u said:

I'm not sure that type of business move is prevalent in the world of pro sports. Does buying a team with a lower payroll make sense to someone who wants to win? Probably not, and I'm not sure the recent sale of any pro sports team was predicated on slashing payroll and letting go of players with team control and a future to enhance attendance, whether in person, online, on television, or radio.

One thing to consider per the news reports is that the reported almost half a billion of team debt has "supposedly" made some potential buyers a bit unhappy. When the debt is almost a third of the asking price...it makes a buyer hesitant.

[purplesoldier4u]

6 minutes ago, S Bart said:

One thing to consider per the news reports is that the reported almost half a billion of team debt has "supposedly" made some potential buyers a bit unhappy. When the debt is almost a third of the asking price...it makes a buyer hesitant.

Is that $440 million part of the cost or in addition to the cost?

[S Bart]

1 hour ago, purplesoldier4u said:

Is that $440 million part of the cost or in addition to the cost?

My guess is the new ownership takes on the cost. It is why there has been reservations per the reports. Dumping Correa helps. Apparently, the owner of the Astros communicated the point during a chat with Jim Pohlad. Mauer has been reported to be in a potential buyers group...he golfed with the Astros owner during the HOF weekend..probably nothing but still..?