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

It’s been 25 years since the first Twins Hall of Fame class that recognized “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 pitcher made as a member of the Twins. A future article will similarly cover the hitters on the ballot. Without further ado, let’s get to know the pitching nominees for the 2025 Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame class.

Dave Boswell (1964 - 1970)

Dave Boswell spent seven years with the Twins primarily as a starting pitcher. He averaged nearly seven innings per start and had a league-average ERA over his tenure, including a standout season in 1976 where he posted career bests across the board. He was a member of three different playoff teams (1965, 1969, 1970), appearing in relief in game five of the 1965 World Series and throwing a 10 ⅔ inning, one-run gem in game two of the 1969 ALCS.

Dean Chance (1967 - 1969)

Dean Chance spent just three years with the Twins, but two of those years were exceptionally strong. He was an All-Star, MVP vote-getter, and the Sporting News AL Comeback Player of the Year in 1967 thanks in part to 18 complete games. He was equally as effective in 1968, but a back injury limited him to just 88 ⅓ innings in 1969.

Scott Erickson (1990 - 1995)

Scott Erickson had an unspectacular career with the Twins, but fans will always appreciate his 1991 campaign. In his banner season, he finished second in Cy Young voting, finishing 63 points behind Roger Clemens, and even garnered MVP votes. Most notably, he was a key cog to the Twins making it to and winning the World Series.

Dave Goltz (1972 - 1979)

Dave Goltz , a Rothsay, MN native, spent eight seasons with the Twins but not before serving in the United States Army in 1969. He had a very solid career with the Twins, including a 1977 campaign that saw him finish sixth in Cy Young voting.

Mudcat Grant (1964 - 1967)

After six plus below-average seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Jim "Mudcat" Grant was traded to the Minnesota Twins in the middle of the 1964 season. In his first full season with the Twins, Grant had one of the best years of his career earning an All-Star appearance and finishing sixth in MVP voting.

Glen Perkins (2006-2017)

Another local kid, Glen Perkins attended Stillwater High School and played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers before being drafted by the Twins. After an up-and-down career as a starter, Perkins moved to the bullpen and became one of the better closers in all of baseball. He was a three-time All-Star, including earning the save in the  2014 All-Star Game at Target Field.

Jeff Reardon (1987 - 1989)

Jeff Reardon had a solid three years with the Twins and was a member of the 1987 World Series team. In that same season, he garnered Cy Young and MVP votes. He followed that up with an All-Star appearance in 1988 and more MVP votes.

Al Worthington (1964 - 1969)

Al Worthington spent the twilight of his career with the Twins and was a member of the 1965 team that made it to the World Series. He was also a member of the 1969 team that made it to the ALCS.

That concludes the pitchers for the 2025 Twins Hall of Fame class. Look for our upcoming review of the hitters after which you're encouraged to vote for up to five players by December 17th at 11:59pm CDT.

Which pitchers are you considering in your vote? Join the conversation in the comments!