Your Vote Counts: Choose the 2025 Twins Hall of Fame Hitters

It’s been 25 years since the first Twins Hall of Fame class and recognizes “uniform personnel who have made significant contributions to the franchise and game of baseball across the Upper Midwest.” A 70-member committee conducts the vote and is made up of local and national baseball writers, Twins broadcasters, living members of the Twins Hall of Fame, local broadcasting affiliates, select Twins front office personnel, and the fans. 

The ballot consists of 15 players (eight pitchers and seven hitters) ranging from the 1960’s to the 2010’s. This article will provide a glimpse into the statistics and accomplishments each hitter made as a member of the Twins. Yesterday, we similarly covered the pitchers on the ballot. Without further ado, let’s get to know the hitting nominees for the 2025 Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame class.

Tom Brunansky (1982 - 1988)
Tom Brunansky had a very good seven year career with the Twins that saw him earn an All-Star nod in 1985, and he was a key contributor to the 1987 World Series team. He also is the only Twins player to hit an inside-the-park Grand Slam. Following his playing career, he spent six seasons in the organization as a hitting coach, including four at the big-league level.

Cristian Guzmán (1999 - 2004)
You’ll find the late 90s - early 2000s Twins represented very well on this ballot. Cristian Guzmán, the bionic speedster, was one of the most important players responsible for keeping the Twins in Minnesota. The Twins first winning season in nearly a decade, Guzmán earned an All-Star nod and garnered MVP votes in 2001. Moreover, he was the starting shortstop in each of the back-to-back-to-back AL Central Division championship teams from 2002-2004. He also has the Twins record for most career triples with 20. Lastly, his “Get To Know ‘Em” commercial is one of the best Twins commercials ever.

Brian Harper (1988 - 1993)
After spending the first five years of his career bouncing around with eight teams, Brian Harper found a home with the Minnesota Twins. Harper was a very good catcher for the Twins and was a member of the 1991 World Series team.

Jacque Jones (1999 - 2005)
Another key player to keeping the Twins in Minnesota, Jacque Jones was a sweet swinging lefty that also helped the Twins win those three consecutive division titles. While he never made an All-Star team, he was particularly great in 2002 hitting 27 home runs, driving in 85 runs, and scoring 96 runs with an .852 OPS. 

Corey Koskie (1998 - 2004)
Sticking with the same team, Corey Koskie was maybe the most important player in 2001. His .850 OPS, 26 HRs, 103 RBIs, and phenomenal defense garnered him a single MVP vote. He also added 27 stolen bases and is the only Twins player in history to have more than 25 home runs and stolen bases in a single season. After his career was shortened by concussions, he's stayed around the Twin Cities coaching his kids, helping with Minnesota MASH, and playing a little town ball.

Shane Mack (1990 - 1994)
Shane Mack might be the most underrated player in Twins' history and is arguably the best left fielder the organization has had. That might speak to the history of the position more than the contributions of Mack, but he had a very good five years with the Twins. He was a key contributor to the 1991 World Series team and had an even better season in 1992, finishing fifth in the American League in batting average (.315) and seventh in runs scored (101).

Roy Smalley (1967 - 1982, 1985 - 1987)
Roy Smalley spent 10 seasons with the Twins across two different stints, including his final season where he helped the team win the 1987 World Series. He was a very good contributor for the Twins, but his banner year was 1979 where he earned an All-Star nod and MVP votes. He played in all 162 games that year and produced a .794 OPS, 24 home runs, 94 runs scored, and 95 runs batted in. After his playing career, he's spent 22 years in the Twins broadcast booth and serves as President on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization Pitch In For Basebal

So who have you got? You're encouraged to vote for up to five players by December 17th at 11:59pm CDT. I’ve re-linked the resources below:
2025 Twins Hall of Fame Ballot: Pitchers
2025 Twins Hall of Fame Ballot

Which players will be getting your vote? Join the conversation in the comments!