TWINS TRIVIA is hopefully a fun and informative site that will help you to better enjoy the Minnesota Twins and their wonderful history. “History never looks like history when you are living through it” – John Gardner, former Secretary of Health
The only player to make his major league debut as a Minnesota Twin on May 14 was Twins left-handed pitcher Mike Milchin.
Mike Milchin (P) – May 14, 1996 – Signed as a Free Agent with the Minnesota Twins on December 7, 1995.
The only player to make his major league debut as a Minnesota Twin on May 12 was Twins utility infielder Jeff Reboulet.
Jeff Reboulet (2B/SS/3B) – May 12, 1992 – Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the 1986 amateur draft. Reboulet struck out as a pinch-hitter (for Randy Bush) in his big league debut against Boston Red Sox pitcher Tom Bolton at the Metrodome but reached first base on the wild pitch.
The following players made their major league debuts as Minnesota Twins on this day, May 11th. None of their debuts went particularly well.
Pat Dean (P) – May 11, 2016 – Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 3rd round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft
Tom Kelly (1B/OF) – May 11, 1975 – Signed as a Free Agent with the Minnesota Twins in April 1971.
Mike Pazik (P) – May 11, 1975 – Traded by the New York Yankees with cash to the Minnesota Twins in May 1974.
Both of today’s major league debuts as Minnesota Twins took place in the same game at Anaheim Stadium in a 5-0 win over the California Angels.
Kirby Puckett (OF) – May 8, 1984 – Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1982 amateur draft (January). An impressive major league debut indeed!
Mike Hart (OF) – May 8, 1984 – Signed as a Free Agent with the Minnesota Twins on January 31, 1983.
The following players made their major league debut on May 7 as Minnesota Twins – Brian Dozier, Scott Baker, Albert Williams
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