Regular Season
Jim Kaat won an AL best 25 games. Kaat became the first pitcher in the history of the American League to win 25 games but not win the Cy Young Award. Kaat also won his fifth Gold Glove.
Tony Oliva led the AL with 191 hits. Harmon Killebrew again lead the team with 39 HR and 110 RBI.
Four Twins made the All-Star Game: first baseman Harmon Killebrew, outfielder Tony Oliva, catcher Earl Battey, and pitcher Jim Kaat.
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