In 2006, Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett died from a massive bilateral stroke brought on by hypertension.
The Twins scored the most runs by one team in a doubleheader since the Boston Red Sox totaled 35 in a sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics on July 4, 1939.
[9] Nick Punto, as of August 22, 2007 has the lowest batting average among qualified batters in the American League, at .201.
On August 31, Baker took a perfect game into the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals, before giving up a leadoff walk to catcher John Buck.
After their great amount of success in 2006, in which they came from behind to win the AL Central, the Twins wanted to be sure to lock up their 3-4-5 hitters (Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, and Justin Morneau) to multi-year deals.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.