Regular Season
Two Twins made the All-Star Game: first baseman Rod Carew and catcher Butch Wynegar.
For the first time in four years, Carew did not win the AL batting title, finishing third with a .331 batting average. Carew did had 200 hits and 90 RBI. Larry Hisle hit 14 home runs and collected 96 RBI. Dan Ford added 20 HR and 86 RBI.
Reliever Bill Campbell led the Twins pitchers with 17 wins, all in relief. He also had 20 saves. Reliever Tom Burgmeier added 8 relief wins and a save. The Twins needed the relief help because the starting pitching was terrible, with only Dave Goltz (14-14) managing double digit wins.
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