Kirby Puckett tied a major league record when, on May 13, he hit four doubles in a game against the
Toronto Blue Jays. He was the thirty-fifth player to accomplish the feat. When
Jeff Reardon got his 30th save on September 14, he became the first major leaguer to reach 30 saves in five consecutive seasons.
Offense Puckett led the
AL in batting with a .339 average and hits with 215. Kirby hit 9 HR, drove in 85 runs, scored 75, and was rewarded with a
Silver Slugger Award.
Kent Hrbek hit .272 with 25 HR and 84 RBI.
Gary Gaetti hit 19 HR and 75 RBI.
Al Newman led the team with 25 stolen bases. :
*League leader Pitching Only two Twins had double digit wins:
Allan Anderson (17–10) and
Roy Smith (10–6).
Frank Viola was 8–12 before being traded to the
New York Mets on July 31. Reliever
Jeff Reardon had 31 saves.
Defense Third baseman
Gary Gaetti and center fielder
Kirby Puckett each won their fourth
Gold Glove Award.
Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions • April 1, 1989:
Randy St. Claire was signed as a free agent by the Twins. • June 5, 1989:
1989 Major League Baseball draft •
Chuck Knoblauch was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (25th pick). Player signed June 9, 1989. •
Denny Neagle was drafted by the Twins in the 3rd round. Player signed June 22, 1989. •
Dan Masteller was drafted by the Twins in the 11th round. •
Denny Hocking was drafted by the Twins in the 52nd round. Player signed May 15, 1990. • June 29, 1989:
Freddie Toliver was traded by the Twins to the
San Diego Padres for
Greg Booker.
Roster ==Player stats==