Dave Goltz first joined the Minnesota rotation in 1972, a steady and durable right-hander from Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, who achieved the rare dream of pitching for his hometown team.
His defining Minnesota moment was 1977, when Goltz debuted as a durable starter, going 39 games with a 20-11 record and 3.36 ERA. His leadership earned sixth in AL Cy Young voting. Goltz was more than a one-year wonder; his value came from consistently giving the Twins a strong chance to win. He ranked in the top five in bWAR for pitchers in 1977 and 1978, using a sinker and command to handle tough lineups. He had four straight seasons with at least 14 wins, finishing with 96 victories before testing free agency.
Goltz became a free agent after the 1979 season and elected to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. Overall, he had a Twins record of 96-79 with an ERA of 3.48.
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