15 for 15: Ranking the Top 15 Minnesota Twins from the Last 15 years

Top 15 Minnesota Twins from the Past 15 Years: No. 5-No. 1

No. 5: Brian Dozier (2012-2018)

Now we’re getting to the best of the group. From 2015-2017, Brian Dozier was one of the best second basemen in baseball and made some truly bad teams watchable. The slugger is one of the best second basemen in franchise history too, so there was no way he didn’t make the list.

No. 4: Jorge Polanco (2014-Present)

Another second baseman, Jorge Polanco has been the most consistent hitter in the Twins lineup for the past half-decade. He couldn’t quite cut it at shortstop, but he looks like he’s found a permanent home where he can flourish on defense. If he continues to produce on offense, there’s a very real chance he could end up in the Twins Hall of Fame one day.

No. 3: Jose Berrios (2016-2021)

The best pitcher the Twins have drafted and developed in decades, Jose Berrios was a two-time All-Star here for a reason. He consistently produced (even if it wasn’t ace caliber). With him now in Toronto, he won’t pass the next two guys on our list.

No. 2: Justin Morneau (2007-2013)

Immediately after his MVP win in 2006, Justin Morneau peeled off four All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger award, and two Top-20 MVP finishes. Injuries derailed his career as we all have seen, but there’s no denying his impact.

No. 1: Joe Mauer (2007-2018)

One of the Top 3 Twins of all time, Joe Mauer is a future Hall of Famer and is the only Twins player to win an MVP award in the past fifteen years. He’s easily the greatest Twin since Kirby Puckett was forced to retire nearly 30 years ago.