Regular Season
Only one Twins player made the All-Star Game: outfielder Ken Landreaux.
John Castino was co-AL Rookie of the Year with Alfredo Griffin of the Toronto Blue Jays. Castino led the team in most of the major offensive categories, batting .302 with 13 HR and 64 RBI. Shortstop Roy Smalley hit 12 HR and collected 63 RBI. Ken Landreaux batted .281 with 7 HR and 62 RBI.
Reliever Doug Corbett replaced Mike Marshall as manager Gene Mauch's all-purpose reliever, racking up 8 relief wins along with 23 saves. Only veterans Jerry Koosman (16-13) and Geoff Zahn (14-18) had double digit wins.
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