Minnesota

Minnesota is the fourth team from the left in the NES RBI team selection screen. They are in the game by virtue of winning the American League Western Division in 1987 (they eventually went on to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series). They are regarded as a second-tier RBI team, with a strong middle of the order but a weak supporting cast, including arguably the weakest bench in the game. Their pitching is considered above-average, thanks largely to Bert Blyleven, who has high ratings in both curve and stamina.

Players and Stats: Starters

Name	Nicknames	Bats	Pos	Avg	HR	Power	Speed	Contact
Dan Gladden	None	Right	LF	.281	8	759	140	20
Gary Gaetti	GAR!!!!	Right	3B	.257	31	891	130	25
Kirby Puckett	Fuck It, Fireplug	Right	CF	.332	28	822	134	6
Kent Hrbek	Home Run Bek	Left	1B	.285	34	894	120	16
Tom Brunansky	Bruno	Right	RF	.259	32	906	130	23
Greg Gagne	Gag Me	Right	SS	.265	10	807	124	22
Tim Laudner	Laundromat	Right	C	.225	16	879	120	34
Steve Lombardozzi	None	Right	2B	.238	8	789	124	31

Players and Stats: Bench

Name	Nicknames	Bats	Avg.	HR	Power	Speed	Contact
Roy Smalley	None	Left	.275	8	759	120	18
Mark Davidson	None	Right	.267	1	744	132	22
Randy Bush	Vagina	Left	.253	11	789	130	26
Gene Larkin	Dee-Nee!	Left	.266	4	771	122	22

Players and Stats: Pitchers

Name	Nicknames	Arm	ERA	Sf	Sr	Ss	Cl	Cr	Dr	En
Frank Viola	None	Left	2.90	194	173	153	4	9	6	40
Bert Blyleven	Be home Blyleven, Bertus	Right	1.45	184	165	160	10	6	9	54
Juan Berenguer	Señor Smoke	Right	1.38	216	184	152	4	2	6	12
Jeff Reardon	None	Right	1.92	197	178	146	8	5	5	14

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