Baseball Players who Played for Reds and Twins
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Reds and the Twins.
Bret Boone
Bret Boone, who played from 1992 to 2005, is best known for his time as a second baseman with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds.
Boone had a productive career, accumulating over 1700 hits, 252 home runs, and a .266 career batting average. He was a three-time All-Star (Reds, Mariners) and won four Gold Gloves (Reds, Mariners), a testament to his excellent defensive skills.
His standout season came in 2001 with the Mariners when he posted a .331 batting average, smashed 37 home runs, and drove in an impressive 141 RBIs, which led the American League.
Frank Viola
Frank Viola, also known by his nickname “Sweet Music”, had a 15-year career in Major League Baseball, primarily as a starting pitcher. He began his career with the Minnesota Twins in 1982, and played with them until 1989. He then played for the Mets, Red Sox, Reds, and Blue Jays.
During his career, Viola recorded a win-loss record of 176-150, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, and struck out 1844 batters.
One of the highlights of his career came in 1987 when he led the Twins to a World Series victory and was named the World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP). He also won the Cy Young Award in 1988.
Viola Key Stats
- Cy Young (Twins)
- All-Star (Twins, Mets)
- 20+ Win Season (Twins, Mets)
Sonny Gray
Sonny Gray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft as the 18th overall pick. Known for his competitive nature and a mix of effective pitches, Gray has been a very effective starting pitcher in the major leagues.
He made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2013, and in 2015, he was named an All-Star for the first time, finishing that season with a 2.73 ERA and placing third in the AL Cy Young Award voting.
Gray’s career has also included stints with the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. His performance with the Reds during the 2019 season was particularly impressive, as he compiled a 2.87 ERA, 205 strikeouts and earned his second All-Star selection.
Gray Key Stats
- All-Star (Athletics, Reds, Twins)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (Reds)
