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Minnesota Twins: The 40 Best Players In Team History (No. 36-40)

By Jackson Bruce

Jul 15, 2013; Flushing , NY, USA; National League outfielder Michael Cuddyer (3) of the Colorado Rockies at bat during the Home Run Derby in advance of the 2013 All Star Game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 15, 2013; Flushing , NY, USA; National League outfielder Michael Cuddyer (3) of the Colorado Rockies at bat during the Home Run Derby in advance of the 2013 All Star Game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 39: Scott Erickson (12.7 WAR)

The Twins won the World Series in 1991, and their pitcher was one of the best in the game that year. Scott Erickson was an unstoppable force in 1991, going 20-8 with a 3.18 ERA. He made the All-Star team and finished second in the Cy Young voting on his way to helping the Twins to a title.

That year, Erickson posted a 4.4 WAR, accounting for over one-third of his WAR total during his time in Minnesota. His time in Minnesota, besides that season, was nothing incredible. After a solid year in 1992, he went 16-30 over the next two seasons. His 19 losses in 1993 led the league.

That is not to take away from the fact that Erickson was productive starter and got wins for the Twins. He was a ground ball pitcher who did so effectively. One of the best baseball has ever seen. He was a workhorse who pitched 200 or more innings in three straight seasons from 1991 to 1993.

While the Twins have had some incredible pitchers over the years, Erickson was part of one of their best teams. He led the way during that season and that will never be forgotten by Twins fans. He squeaks into the top 40 at number 39, but that one year was one of the best in team history.

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