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Minnesota Twins: Comparing current Twins Players with All-Time Greats

By Edward Orzech

Rod Carew of the California Angels bats during a game at Comiskey Park. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)
Rod Carew of the California Angels bats during a game at Comiskey Park. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) /
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Josh Donaldson of the Minnesota Twins runs the bases after hitting a homerun in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson compares to…

Many were skeptical of the Josh Donaldson signing two years ago. However, Donaldson has been solid, posting a 128 OPS+ since he joined the Twins.

…Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Bob Allison.

Donaldson has been a consistent slugger for his entire career, much like underrated Minnesota Twin lifer Bob Allison. While they didn’t play the same position and Donaldson has just started his Twin career, their offensive numbers are quite similar. Through their age 35 season, Donaldson and Allison hit 251 and 256 home runs and drove in 728 and 796 runs, respectively.

Their career slash lines are similar too:

Donaldson: .269/.367/.505/.872 for a 135 OPS+.

Allison: .255/.358..471/.829 for a 127 OPS+.

While Donaldson is sure to greatly surpass Allison’s home run total (Allison’s age 35 season was his last), both players will go down in Minnesota Twins history as consistently great players who gave their all on the field.

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