TWINS' GREATEST ALL-TIME WEB GEMS
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The Twins have been blessed with great defense throughout their history -- especially up the middle. Between shortstop Zoilo Versalles, catcher Earl Battey, pitcher Jim Kaat and center fielders Kirby Puckett and Torii Hunter, the Twins' middle defense has been the staple of the franchise.
The Twins rode their defense to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991, as they led the majors in fielding in '87 and were second in '91.
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• The Twins have earned a total of 35 Gold Glove Awards, including at least one at every position except right field.
• Pitcher Jim Kaat earned 11 of his record 16 Gold Gloves with the Twins from 1962-72.
• Hall-of-Famer CF Kirby Puckett earned six Gold Gloves, including four straight from 1986-89.
• CF Torii Hunter has won a Gold Glove in each of the past five seasons.
• The Twins are the only team in major-league history to turn two triple plays in one game. Gary Gaetti, Al Newman, and Kent Hrbek turned two triple plays at Boston on July 17, 1990.
• The Twins are one of eight teams to turn a triple play in at least three consecutive seasons, turning one in 1982, '83, and '84.
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