Who Was The Best Player On The Twins? A Look At The Top Contenders.

It’s tough to argue against Rod Carew being the best player in Minnesota Twins history. He played 12 seasons in Minnesota, from 1967 to 1978, and amassed an incredible 63.8 WAR.

Carew was a phenomenal hitter, slashing .334/.392/.440 with the Twins. He was a seven-time American League batting champion, a seven-time All-Star, and a seven-time Silver Slugger. He was also the AL MVP in 1977. Carew is considered one of the best pure hitters of all time.

Carew’s impact on the Twins goes far beyond his stats. He was a leader on and off the field and a fan favorite. He helped lead the Twins to the 1969 AL West division title and the 1970 AL West division title.

Carew’s legacy in Minnesota is cemented. His number 29 was retired by the Twins in 1986 and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. The Minnesota Twins have had many great players, but Rod Carew stands alone as the most accomplished.