The Minnesota Twins have proved themselves to be a worthy threat for opponents in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team has already won the World Series Championship thrice (in 1924, 1987 and 1991) and have been the AL West Division champions four times in addition to nine AL Central Division titles so far. They play their games at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States and are heated rivals of the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians.
Throughout the 2023 MLB season, the Minnesota Twins played quite well and achieved a win-loss-draw record of 87-75-0 securing #1 in AL Central Division under manager Rocco Baldelli. Unfortunately, in the postseason, they lost the AL Division Series to the Houston Astros. Nevertheless, Christian Vasquez was chosen as the #1 batter with 6 home runs and 32 RBIs throughout the season. Pablo Lopez was chosen as the #1 pitcher for the team with 194.0 innings and 234 strikeouts in the season.
Who is the Minnesota Twins’ Manager 2024?
The current manager for the Minnesota Twins is Rocco Daniel Baldelli. He is a former MLB coach who served the Tampa Bay Rays from 2015 to 2018. Prior to his coaching career, Baldelli also served as a MLB center fielder for teams like the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays and the Boston Red Sox from 2003-2010. Unfortunately, his health problems brought an end to his playing career quite early in 2010 when he was 29 years old.
Rocco Baldelli started his coaching career with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015 and served as their first base coach and major league field coordinator till 2018. Since 2019, he has been serving as the manager for the Minnesota Twins and has helped the team gain significant achievements since then. He is notable for being AL Manager of the Year in 2019 in his first year. He is also one of the youngest MLB managers so far.
Rocco Baldelli’s Physical Attributes
Being the manager/head coach for the Minnesota Twins, Rocco Baldelli has the following physical attributes.
Rocco Baldelli | Physical Attributes |
| Age | 42 years old (as of February 2024) |
| Height | 6’4” (193 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) |
Minnesota Twins’ Managers Year by Year
The Minnesota Twins have employed 31 different managers since the time the team was established in 1901. Among them, some notable names include Bucky Harris, Walter Johnson, Tom Kelly, Billy Martin, Cookie Lavagetto and Ron Gardenhire.
This is a look at all the managers of the Minnesota Twins so far and their achievements with the team:
| Managers | Duration | Record | Achievements |
| Jim Manning | 1901 | 61-73 | |
| Tom Loftus | 1902-03 | 104-169 | |
| Malachi KittridgePatsy Donovan | 1904 | 1-1637-97 | |
| Jake Stahl | 1905-06 | 119-182 | |
| Joe Cantillon | 1907-09 | 158-297 | |
| Jimmy McAleer | 1910-11 | 130-175 | |
| Clark Griffith | 1912-20 | 693-646 | Baseball Hall of Famer (1946) |
| George McBride | 1921 | 80-73 | |
| Clyde Milan | 1922 | 69-85 | |
| Donnie Bush | 1923 | 75-78 | |
| Bucky Harris | 1924-28 | 429-334 | World Series Champions (1924)AL pennants (1924, 1925)Baseball Hall of Famer (1975) |
| Walter Johnson | 1929-32 | 350-264 | Baseball Hall of Famer (1936) |
| Joe Cronin | 1933-34 | 165-139 | AL pennant (1933)Baseball Hall of Famer (1956) |
| Bucky Harris | 1935-42 | 558-663 | Baseball Hall of Famer (1975) |
| Ossie Bluege | 1943-47 | 375-394 | |
| Joe Kuhel | 1948-49 | 106-201 | |
| Bucky Harris | 1950-54 | 349-419 | Baseball Hall of Famer (1975) |
| Chuck Dressen | 1955-57 | 116-212 | |
| Cookie Lavagetto | 1957-61 | 271-384 | |
| Sam Mele | 1961-67 | 522-431 | AL pennant (1965) |
| Cal Ermer | 1967-68 | 145-129 | |
| Billy Martin | 1969 | 97-65 | AL West Division Champion (1969) |
| Bill Rigney | 1970-72 | 208-184 | AL West Division Champion (1970) |
| Frank Quilici | 1972-75 | 280-287 | |
| Gene Mauch | 1976-80 | 378-394 | |
| Johnny Goryl | 1980-81 | 34-38 | |
| Billy Gardner | 1981-85 | 268-353 | |
| Ray Miller | 1985-86 | 109-130 | |
| Tom Kelly | 1986-01 | 1,140-1,244 | World Series Championships (1987, 1991)AL pennants (1987, 1991)AL West Division Champion (1987, 1991) |
| Ron Gardenhire | 2002-14 | 1068-1039 | AL Central Division Champion (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010) |
| Paul Molitor | 2015-18 | 305-343 | |
| Rocco Baldelli | 2019-Present | 375-333 | AL Central Division Champion (2019, 2020, 2023)AL Manager of the Year (2019) |
Minnesota Twins’ Coaches 2024
Alongside Rocco Baldelli as the manager/head coach, the Minnesota Twins has 13 other coaches for training and developing the players throughout the 2024 MLB season.
These are the other coaches for the team:
| Name | Position |
| Jayce Tingler (33) | Bench Coach |
| Tony Diaz (46) | Assistant Bench Coach/Infield Coach |
| Hank Conger (35) | First Base/Catching Coach |
| Tommy Watkins (40) | Third Base Coach/Outfield Coach |
| Rudy Hernandez (63) | Hitting Coach |
| David Popkins (79) | Hitting Coach |
| Derek Shomon (67) | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| Pete Maki (88) | Pitching Coach |
| Luis Ramirez (91) | Assistant Pitching Coach/Interpreter |
| Colby Suggs (84) | Bullpen Coach |
| Nate Dammann (75) | Quality Control Coach |
| Anderson De La Rosa (97) | Bullpen Catcher |
| Connor Olson (98) | Bullpen Catcher |
Source:- mlb.com
Minnesota Twins’ Staff 2024
The Minnesota Twins also have other staff who handle different responsibilities for the team.
These are the remaining staff of the Minnesota Twins:
| Name | Position |
| Joe Pohlad (Pohlad Family) | Principal Owner |
| Derek Falvey | President of Baseball Operations |
| Thad Levine | General Manager |
| Nick Paparesta | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Masamichi Abe | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Jason Kirkman | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Chuck Bradway | Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Aaron Rhodes | Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Adam Diamond | Physical Therapist |
| Kelli Bergheim | Massage Therapist |
Source:- mlb.com
FAQ's on Minnesota Twins Manager
A. Rocco Baldelli is the present manager of the Minnesota Twins.
A. Rocco Baldelli was the winner of the AL Manager of the Year Award in 2019.
A. The Minnesota Twins have won the World Series Championships 3 times so far (in 1924, 1987 and in 1991).
A. T.C. Bear serves as the mascot for the Minnesota Twins.
A. The Minnesota Twins achieved a record of 87-75-0 in the 2023 MLB season (#1 in AL Central Division).
