30. Gary Gaetti
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: August 19, 1958 in Centralia, IL USA
- Weight: 180 lbs.
- Height: 6'0"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: September 20, 1981
- Final Game: April 12, 2000
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17902 | 2260 | 4560 | 720 | 2682 | 192 | 0.255 |
One of the most popular Twins of all time, Gary Gaetti was not just a two-time All-Star in the eyes of Minnesota fans. Finishing 10th overall in MVP voting twice, Gaetti secured himself in Twins folklore by hitting home runs in his first two at bats en route to winning the 1987 American League Championship Series MVP, the same season where he helped Minnesota win their first World Series since the relocation.
Gaetti would amass 201 Home Runs for Minnesota and would also collect four Gold Gloves. The Twins inducted Gaetti into their Hall of Fame in 2008.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Third Base
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 11th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/5/79.
- Departed: Signed as a Free Agent by the California Angels 1/23/91.
- Games Played: 1361
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Notable Statistics: 646 Runs Scored
1,276 Hits
252 Doubles
25 Triples
201 Home Runs
758 Runs Batted In
74 Stolen Bases
.256/.307/.437 Slash Line
27.3 bWAR
25 Playoff Games
11 Runs Scored
22 Hits
3 Doubles
1 Triple
5 Home Runs
16 Runs Batted In
2 Stolen Bases
.237/.280/.452 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Ring (1987)
All-Star (1988 & 1989)
Gold Glove (1986, 1987, 1988 & 1989)
ALCS MVP (1987)
Most Sacrifice Flies (1982)
Most Putouts by a Third Baseman (1983, 1984, 1985 & 1987)
Most Assists by a Third Baseman (1984, 1986 & 1990)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Third Baseman (1983, 1986 & 1990)
Most Total Zone Runs by a Third Baseman (1984, 1985, 1986 & 1990)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Third Baseman (1984 & 1986)
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