Regular Season
Statistically, many members of the Twins had seasons in which they led the American League. Harmon Killebrew hit 48 home runs and drove in 126, leading the AL in both categories. Bob Allison hit 29 home runs, drove in 102 runs, and led the Twins in runs scored with 102. Camilo Pascual became the Twins first 20 game winner and led the AL with 206 strikeouts.
First baseman Vic Power won his fifth Gold Glove, catcher Earl Battey won his 3rd, and Jim Kaat won his first. In addition, Four Twins made the All-Star Game. The selections were third baseman Rich Rollins, catcher Earl Battey, pitchers Jim Kaat and Camilo Pascual.
On August 26, Jack Kralick threw the first no-hitter in Minnesota Twins history. The Twins beat the Kansas City Athletics by a score of 1-0.
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