Kenosha Twins
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Kenosha Twins 1984–1992 Kenosha, Wisconsin | |
| Class-level | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Class A |
| Minor league affiliations | |
| League | Midwest League |
| Division | Northern Division |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous | Minnesota Twins |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | 1985, 1987 |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | Simmons Field |
The Kenosha Twins began play in the Midwest League in 1984 when the club relocated from Wisconsin Rapids. In 1992, the team was sold, and the following year, they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where they became known as the Fort Wayne Wizards. The team played their home games at Simmons Field in Kenosha. They won two Midwest League Championships, in 1985 and 1987, and were Northern Division champions for the first half of the 1988 season.
The Ballpark
The franchise played their home games at Simmons Field, located on Sheridan Road near the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha.
Notable Alumni
Some notable alumni of the Twins include:[1]
- Eddie Guardado (1991–92) 2 x MLB AS; 2002 AL Saves Leader
- Damian Miller (1992) MLB AS
- Dan Naulty (1992)
- Brad Radke (1992) MLB AS
- Rich Becker (1991)
- Midre Cummings (1991)
- Denny Hocking (1991)
- Todd Ritchie (1991)
- Marty Cordova (1990) 1995 AL Rookie of the Year
- Pat Meares (1990)
- Jayhawk Owens (1990)
- Rich Garces (1989)
- Chuck Knoblauch (1989) GG; 4 x MLB AS; 1991 AL Rookie of the Year
- Pat Mahomes (1989)
- Denny Neagle (1989) 2 x MLB AS; 1997 NL Wins Leader
- Alan Newman (1989)
- Mike Trombley (1989)
- Willie Banks (1988)
- Ron Gardenhire (1988, MGR) MLB MGR; 2010 AL Manager of the Year
- Lenny Webster (1986–88)
- Chip Hale (1987) MLB MGR
- Scott Leius (1987)
- Paul Abbott (1986–87)
- Yorkis Perez (1986)
- Duffy Dyer (1984–85, MGR)
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 70-68 | 6th | Duffy Dyer | |
| 1985 | 79-60 | 3rd | Duffy Dyer | League Champs |
| 1986 | 46-92 | 12th | Don Leppert | |
| 1987 | 82-58 | 2nd | Don Leppert | League Champs |
| 1988 | 81-59 | 4th | Ron Gardenhire | Lost League Finals |
| 1989 | 63-66 | 9th | Steve Liddle | |
| 1990 | 61-77 | 10th | Steve Liddle | |
| 1991 | 63-74 | 11th | Joel Lepel | |
| 1992 | 63-70 | 8th | Jim Dwyer | |
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