Baseball Players who Played for Royals and Twins
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Royals and the Twins.
Jorge Lopez
Jorge López initially came up with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015 and later made his impact with the Royals, Orioles and now Twins.
As of the end of the 2022 season, López has maintained an ERA hovering a little over 5.00, while showing some flashes of brilliance, including a near-perfect game in 2018 against the Minnesota Twins while with the Royals.
In 2022, while splitting time with the Orioles and Twins, Lopez had arguably his best season with an ERA of 2.54 and 72 strikeouts – earning him his only spot in the All-Star game.
*Lopez was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 102)
Chuck Knoblauch
Chuck Knoblauch was an infielder and had an accomplished career from 1991 to 2002. Known for his tenure with the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees, he was a significant contributor to four World Series-winning teams (1991 with the Twins and 1998, 1999, 2000 with the Yankees).
He achieved a .289 career batting average and amassed 1819 hits and 407 stolen bases. In addition, Knoblauch won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1991 and was selected for the All-Star game four times.
Knoblauch Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Twins)
- All-Star (Twins)
- Golden Glove (Twins)
- Silver Slugger (Twins)
- 40+ Stolen Bases Season (Twins)
- .300+ Batting Average Season (Twins)
Jim Eisenreich
Jim Eisenreich had a 15-year career with the Twins, Royals, Phillies, Marlins and Dodgers. Despite being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, Eisenreich had a successful career, tallying over 1,000 hits with a .290 career batting average.
His best season came in 1996 when he hit .361 with the Phillies.
More than his stats, Eisenreich is remembered for his courage and determination in overcoming his condition to have a productive career, including contributing to the Marlins’ 1997 World Series championship team.
Chili Davis
Chili Davis was a switch-hitting designated hitter and outfielder who carved out a noteworthy Major League Baseball career from 1981 to 1999. Davis spent his career with several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, and California Angels.
Known for his power at the plate, Davis hit 350 home runs in his career and drove in over 1300 runs, finishing with a .274 lifetime batting average.
He was a three-time All-Star (Giants, Angels) and played a pivotal role in the Twins’ 1991 World Series victory (he also won rings with the Yankees in ’98 & ’99). With his consistent offensive production, Davis was an integral part of every lineup he joined.
