","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"ExternalEmbed","data":{"__typename":"ExternalEmbedContent","html":", "To the fans: You supported me and you embraced me. He's a person who taught me how to play first base, and we've been having a good relationship. Morneau has also supported the United Heroes League, an organization that provides sports equipment and registration fees for children in military families. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. I sent him a congratulations and he sent one back. Justin Morneau came to Minnesota as a teenager 14 or 15 for a hockey tournament . This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. He's still a part of the Twins organization, serving as a special assistant to baseball operations and an analyst on Bally Sports North for some games. Guerrero retired after the 2011 season and has since been inducted into the Hall of Fame and Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays star, debuted in 2019 and is an American League Most Valuable Player candidate. And hes looking forward to sharing it all with friends, former teammates and mentors from throughout his life and playing career. I get to talk about baseball now, so thats something that I never really thought would come along and did. Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer said Morneau will forever embody that era. And, of course, a special place in the ceremony was reserved for Joe Mauer, the other half of the "M&M Boys," who introduced Morneau to begin the hour-long ceremony, which featured a video of Morneau's Twins highlights, a message from the Canadian ambassador to the United States and even a recorded video from fellow Canadian and Hall of Famer Larry Walker. MINNEAPOLIS -- Growing up on the western coast of Canada, Justin Morneau was, of course, coaxed towards the national winter sport of hockey. His impact on the Twins organization and Twins Territory in general is significant.". On that day, Justin Morneau will be inducted as the 34th member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony.It was just a matter of time, really, as Morneau had an impressive career . But Im thankful for them and where I was born. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, Why Blue Jay Alek Manoah deserves some love in AL rookie of the year discussion, Josh Donaldson picks his MVP, plus the Rays Kevin Cash and Chris Robinson, The Blue Jays third-base job is Santiago Espinals to lose. I think I got the last laugh. To think that I would be joining these distinguished members that had such a lasting impact on baseball in Canada is truly humbling. account that can be used to sign in here. Manager Rocco Baldelli said rookie starter Joe Ryan has left the team to fly back to California to deal with a family-related matter. Marys, ON N4X 1C2519-284-1838baseball@baseballhalloffame.ca, Registered Charitable Organization 106843477RR0001. So, which Vlad is harder to face? It also features a special Q&A session with Ron Gardenhire, Dan Gladden, and other members of the Twins Hall of Fame. "They said that I invited more former players and the longest guest list they've ever had for this thing," Morneau remarked. It brings out nerves and an uncomfortable feeling that you have never felt for sure, Joe Nathan said about the speech he had to give, and Justin will give Saturday. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. Morneau will officially be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in an on-field ceremony prior to the Twins' home game against the White Sox on May 23. Born in New Westminster, B.C., in 1981, Justin Morneau honed his skills with the North Delta Blue Jays of the B.C. I guess a lot more people are bored than I thought, Morneau said. Justin Morneau played 14 seasons in the major leagues, including 11 with the Twins from 2003-13. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Not exactly a baseball hotbed, Morneau said of his hometown during the speech. We invite you to a special breakfast celebrating the induction of Ron Gardenhire, Dan Gladden, and Csar Tovar into the Twins Hall of Fame. September 21, 2021 / 12:30 PM Morneau ranks second in Twins history in games played at first base (1,124) and ranks third in home runs, sixth in RBIs and eighth in hits and walks. To order "I think this is the ultimate honor for a player," Morneau said. To be in a Hall of Fame that includes Rod Carew and Bert Blyleven, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett if you go down the list of the greatest Twins in history, to be amongst them is a very special, humbling honor.. Twins fans have been reunited with Morneau now that he has seemingly been the top analyst filling the shoes of Bert Blyleven. She joined the paper in December 2018 after spending nearly three years in Las Vegas covering sports for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Twins Hall of Famers will include Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Greg Gagne, Eddie Guardado, Kent Hrbek, and Justin Morneau.*. account. The 40-year-olds name can be found near the top of almost every major stat involving Canadians. Hope to see you at the game! Please contact us. Confirming what we already knew, that he made a lot Canadians proud, himself included. The ceremony will be held ahead of Saturday nights game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field after COVID-19 postponed it for more than a year. Justin Morneau ready for Twins Hall of Fame induction Sunlight falls on former Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau as he arrives at Target Field to announce his retirement as a Twins player. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). You just dream for one day in the big leagues and to cap it all off in the end with something like this, its something surreal., This is a franchise with a long, proud history of some great players, he continued. Could he have made a career out of that? Fellow Canadian Corey Koskie, who put out the welcome mat and showed him the way with Minnesota. Now Morneau has cemented his legacy with the Twins, alongside the likes of Kirby Puckett, Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew. To be honest, Im pretty impressed with how he does, Nathan said. One of the more pointed tributes came when Morneau shouted out Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins for paving the way for all Canadians. The 40-year-old spent 14 years in the majors. Thats saying a lot from a guy who would pitch in front of thousands on the regular. Morneau will be inducted during a pre-game ceremony at . Hennepin County Youth Baseball/Softball Grant. And then you get to cap it all off in the end with something like this. I've tried to find new challenges, tried to find new things. The Twins Hall of Fame was created in 2000. " Obviously, I went from the best job in the world to the second-best job in the world. You can change your selection at any time. The 14-year major league veteran will be the 34th member and will have plenty of former teammates and Twins greats there to support him. "But then I realized that I could make a visit to the children's hospital and put a smile on a kid's face when they're going through a tough time. The former Twins closer said he likes Justins style in the press box. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Twins Hall of Fame Breakfast presented by Coordinated Business Systems is happening on Saturday, August 20! What to know for Saturday; Justin Morneau Twins HOF induction. It was funny because he said a lot of the things that I was planning on saying. Full speech: Justin Morneau inducted into Twins Hall of Fame 5,632 views Sep 25, 2021 99 Dislike Share Save Bally Sports North 19.4K subscribers The 34th member of the Twins Hall of. He was a dominant lefty who you couldnt not like. He was elected to the hall in January 2020, but his planned induction was delayed by COVID-19. Hopefully well laugh and well cry and well do a little bit of everything. Throughout his career, Morneau also consistently answered the call for the Canadian national team. Lots of National Baseball Hall of Famers, so to be in a Hall of Fame with Rod Carew, Bert Blyleven, Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett? 2): Off the rails, On the Relationship of Pitch Tempo and Defense. Its a pretty special group, he said. At the time, the New Westminster, B.C., native hoped to play in the NHL -- and had even taken a year off from his second-favourite sport, baseball, in the hopes of making his hockey dreams a reality. As for Morneau himself, he didn't have too far to go to join all those former teammates. "Justins brilliant career -- defined by an American League Most Valuable Player Award as well as his leadership role on the field and in the community -- makes him one of the greatest players of his generation. Sixteen members of the Twins Hall of Fame, along with dozens of Morneaus former teammates and coaches, are scheduled to be in attendance to celebrate the 2006 American League Most Valuable Player. You just dream for one in the big leagues. MINNEAPOLISLarry Walker helped inspire an entire generation of baseball players from Canada, so it seems fitting that on the same day his number was retired by the Colorado Rockies one of the guys who grew up idolizing him was having a ceremony of his own. Walker might have helped with inspiration, but hes not the reason Morneau turned into such a success. Its a special group.". In recent years, Morneau has served as a part-time analyst on Twins broadcasts for Fox Sports North and as an analyst on the Sportsnet Central panel for the networks World Series coverage. Saturday, Morneau will be joined alongside his former teammates and loved ones to be the 34th player inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame. In an essay for TSN prior to Walkers induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Morneau relayed the story of coming up through the minors and one day getting to his locker to find a present from one of his idols: a signed bat from Walker with the inscription To Justin, make Canada proud.. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and well show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. Of course he did. But in some ways, he does still show up on the field. The familiar faces from Twins history that arrived en masse to officially usher in Morneau as the 34th member of the club's Hall of Fame were, of course, led by longtime skipper Ron Gardenhire and a who's who of that late Metrodome era of Minnesota baseball, including Johan Santana, Joe Nathan, Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter and Nick Punto, all of whom Morneau thanked by name. We all have so much respect for each other. The Twins elected Morneau to the Hall of Fame in January 2020 but postponed his May induction that year because of COVID-19. Former Minnesota Twins star Justin Morneau will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame Saturday ahead of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. "I wasn't good enough to make the section team, let alone the provincial team or the national team," Morneau said. Over the course of his career, Morneau was also named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Tip O'Neill Award, as top Canadian player, three times (2006, 2008, 2014). He is the host representative of an ice fishing tournament for United Heroes League on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. 1 spot, lacrosse is the No. Morneaus childhood field was named after Walker. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. In fact, Morneau began his stint with the Twins a year after they made it to the ALCS against the Angels. That coat drive has collected over 40,000 coats from generous donors. *Sixteen current Twins Hall of Famers and dozens of former Twins will be at Saturdays game in honor of Justin. Two guys from B.C., who both dreamt of playing in the NHL, permanently enshrined by their organizations on the same day. Morneau spent 11 seasons with the Twins, hitting .278 with 221 home runs in his career with Minnesota, the fourth-most in team history. ** First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 23; 7:10 p.m. on Friday, September 24; 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 and 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Autograph restrictions subject to change. (approx 1 - 2 per week). He also has been a special assistant to baseball operations for the team since 2018. Vlad Jr. is 2 for 5 against Pineda with a home run, as well as a walk. He was a teenager growing up in Canada. "I was just thankful that I got drafted by the Minnesota Twins and that I was able to grow up in this organization, because I spent some time in other organizations, and I always say that I'm thankful that I was a Minnesota Twin," Morneau said. Each year in Minneapolis, he spearheads a winter coat drive for the Salvation Army. Justin Morneau - Twins Hall of Famer Justin Morneau played 14 seasons in the major leagues, including 11 with the Twins from 2003-13. Morneau will be enjoying the company of his family (five kids,) friends, coaches and mentors Saturday, along with all of Twins territory. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media First published on September 21, 2021 / 12:30 PM. Is that really true? One (1) autograph per inductee per attendee. I imagine it will start around 5:45 p.m. Dick Bremer will be emcee, Joe Mauer will introduce Morneau. The Twins drafted Morneau. "You never dreamed for a moment like this," Morneau said Friday. The tight bonds between that group -- the shared experiences that keep them all coming back, year after year, for each of these ceremonies -- are one of the most important hallmarks of this franchise and what Morneau hoped to highlight most as he teared up while going down a lengthy list of thanks for everyone from Tom Kelly to the late Wayne "Big Fella" Hattaway to the clubhouse personnel to Corey Koskie. Morneau is the 34th player to enter the Twins Hall of Fame. Morneau might still long for his playing days, the adrenaline and camaraderie that came with it. You can go years without seeing each other, but its like we saw each other yesterday. As a member of the Twins, he was named to four-straight AL All-Star teams (2007-10) and earned two Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards (2006 & 08). For his efforts, Morneau was named the Twins team MVP twice (2006, 2008). He stayed at the University of Minnesota and, with his time off, he attended a Twins game at the. There were mixed reviews of him from the start, in my opinion, but I think many people are now quite fond of his analysis. And he proved plenty good enough at that throughout a 14-year Major League career that he earned the honor of becoming the 34th member of the Twins Hall of Fame, as announced by the club on Friday. Its a special group., Wayne Gretzky, right, chats with Justin Morneau ahead of a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins in 2012. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Morneau grew up playing hockey and even took time away from baseball to commit to hockey as a teenager. He hit 221 home runs throughout his 1,278 games for the Twins. "The Minnesota Twins are thrilled with the election of Justin Morneau . Odds & lines subject to change. I am looking forward to being in St. Marys this summer to celebrate with my fellow inductees in person. At 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. fans can have their picture taken with Ron Gardenhire, Corey Koskie, Ryan Doumit and Nick Punto. And fast-forward another 25 years, he'd be joining the team's Hall of Fame. He asked for permission to use it and Walker happily obliged. You never dream for a moment like this, Morneau told the assembled media. His 11-year career with the Twins encompassed 221 home runs, 860 RBIs and 289 doubles among 1,318 hits. At least it was until Morneau arrived a decade later. He will start Saturday night against the Blue Jays. "I played one game of junior hockey as a 16-year-old.". Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. "It's because of the people and the fans and the friends and the community and everything else. Gambling problem? permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. When I learned of fellow inductees, John Olerud, Duane Ward and Jacques Doucet, I was at a loss for words. password. Morneau was elected in January 2020 by a 71-member committee consisting of local and national media, club officials, fans and past elected members, using rules similar to those necessary for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Its unfortunate that our thing is happening on the same day, but its also pretty cool.. The left-handed hitting Canuck began his minor league career as a catcher but was converted into a first baseman in 2000 in Rookie ball. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. In the hours leading up to Morneaus speech at Target Field, he just hoped it would go as well as Walkers did last month in Cooperstown. Nov. 22Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan, members of the Twins Hall of Fame, are among the group of players who will be considered for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time this winter. ", Justin Morneau is in good company. Morneau will be the 34th member of the Twins Hall of Fame when he is inducted during an on-field pre-game ceremony at Target Field before the Twins host the Chicago White Sox on May 23. I was very happy when he made his way to the broadcast booth. Oh yeah, Justin Morneau played some baseball, too. Minus Torii and Cuddy. You welcomed me as one of your own and I will be forever grateful. \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"rich","width":550},"type":"oembed"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Five division championships, an American League Most Valuable Player Award, four consecutive All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards and a Home Run Derby title later as part of a 14-year playing career spanning four teams, Morneau's personal accolades and contributions to one of the most successful eras of Twins baseball were cemented on Saturday with his induction to the club's Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony before the Twins' matchup against the Blue Jays, the team Morneau supported as a child.\n\n\"This is a franchise with a long, proud history and great players. September 24, 2021 - 10:04 PM. Wow should I wear my Doumit shirt? "When we land here at the airport, I come here and it feels like home," he added. - YouTube Morneau became the 34th member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.. He finished his Twins career hitting .278 (1,318-for-4,749) with 289 doubles, 16 triples, 221 home runs, 860 RBI, 669 runs scored and 501 walks in 1,278 games. Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Its a once in a lifetime opportunity to share a moment like this in a stadium full of people. He joins Kent Hrbek as the only first basemen to earn the honor, as voted on by 71 members of local and national media, club officials, fans and previously elected members. He played parts of 11 seasons with the. Lots of numbers retired up on the wall. I enjoy the moment.. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Caribou Coffee (Thursday-Friday, Sept. 23-24) and, Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target (Sunday, Sept. 26). Guests will not receive autographs on the Sports Illustrated Gladden & Olson magazine. This is, for me, wow. Speaking before Fridays game behind home plate at Target Field, Morneau expressed gratitude for the opportunities earned and relationships developed over the course of the two-plus decades hes been linked to the Twins franchise. MINNEAPOLIS -- The first time Justin Morneau saw the Minnesota Twins, he still thought he was going to play hockey. He has also helped organize fundraisers for juvenile arthritis to raise awareness about a disease his niece, Maddie, is fighting. We invite you to a special breakfast celebrating the induction of Ron Gardenhire, Dan Gladden, and Csar Tovar into the Twins Hall of Fame. That was about as good as it gets for a mid-market franchise. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN The Minnesota Twins today announced details for this weekends four-game home series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field, which includes Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Caribou Coffee on September 23 and 24, Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target on September 26 and the long-awaited Justin Morneau Twins Hall of Fame induction on September 25 in a game presented by Sheboygan Sausage Company. Forgot your Lots of numbers retired up on the wall, lots of National Baseball Hall of Famers,\" Morneau said. I really didnt know a whole lot about it, but I got down (to spring training in Fort Myers) and start to learn the history. This is inside Gate 29. Morneau, who was inducted officially into the Twins' Hall of Fame in September, was the American League Most Valuable Player in 2006, a four-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger. He ranks third in hits (1,603), fourth in home runs (247) and seventh in RBIs (985) with a lifetime .281 batting average and .348 on-base percentage. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? Now, he'll forever be immortalized as part of that franchise's history -- not that his time as a Twin is close to being over. 2000-2020 Rogers Media. The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that former first baseman and MVP Justin Morneau will become the 34th member of the Twins Hall of Fame. At 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), Morneau was drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999. The 2006 American League Most Valuable Player hit 30-or-more home runs three times for the Twins and recorded 100-or-more RBI in four seasons. Teams around the division get their first glimpse of a roadmap to 2023 success. He was a four-time MLB All-Star with the Twins and we cannot forget his MVP year in 2006, his first year wearing #33. He was the guy that lead by example. After Saturdays ceremony in Denver, itll never be used again. All All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Twins Community Fund. A four-time all-star in Minnesota,. Do you have questions about the Hall of Fame Breakfast? The mission of the Twins Community Fund is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball, and the Minnesota Twins. The 71-member committee annually considers player personnel for induction into the Twins Hall of Fame; however, with Morneaus planned induction date of May 23, 2020 postponed to September 2021 due to COVID-19, there was not an election process this past offseason. The breakfast will include a program honoring Csar Tovar, Ron Gardenhire, and Dan Gladden. Five division championships, an American League Most Valuable Player Award, four consecutive All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards and a Home Run Derby title later as part of a 14-year playing career spanning four teams, Morneau's personal accolades and contributions to one of the most successful eras of Twins baseball were cemented on Saturday with his induction to the club's Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony before the Twins' matchup against the Blue Jays, the team Morneau supported as a child. In the corresponding move, the Twins plan to activate John Gant (abdominal strain) from the injured list on Saturday. Morneau joked that the Twins gave him a hard time for inviting more guests than anyone ever had before. The Twins inducted a little-known maple syrup farmer into their team Hall of Fame on Saturday night. I think we all can predict a long speech from Justin because he is a guy who cant leave anyone out and needs to give credit where credit is due. Megan Ryan " Every year, it seemed like, for a long run of time, six divisions and championships in nine years. After suiting up for the Junior National Team in 1999, he competed for the senior squad at the IBAF Baseball World Cup in 2001, at an Olympic Qualifier in 2003 and in all four World Baseball Classics. Morneaus guest list for Saturdays ceremony extends well beyond his teammates to his high school coach, the owner of the batting cage he used to hit at for free and, of course, his parents, neither one of whom he has seen in more than a year. After all, hed grown up a Blue Jays fan. Morneau on Saturday will be inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame David Berding / USA TODAY Sports. So, I hope it doesnt sound like Im just copying what he said two weeks ago. I guess a lot more people are more bored than that.". You think about the list of the greatest Twins in history and its very special and humbling.. Over the course of his career, Morneau was also named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fames Tip ONeill Award, as top Canadian player, three times (2006, 2008, 2014). "The Minnesota Twins are thrilled with the election of Justin Morneau to the Twins Hall of Fame," said Twins president Dave St. Peter in a statement. Little did he know that just seven or so years later, he'd be on the field in a Twins uniform. Contact: Mackenzie Bongard, [emailprotected]. " We had a lot of conversations together. When I heard the news that I would be enshrined in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame I was honoured, said Morneau. Bremer and Morneau now share a booth, as Morneau has taken on being a part-time analyst for Twins broadcasts in recent years. Justin Morneau remembered the first time he came to Minnesota at about 15 years old for a hockey tournament at the University of Minnesota. Your existing password has not been changed. Between 2003 and 2013, he was a four-time all-star (2007 to 2010), won two Silver Slugger awards (2006, 2008), had four 100-RBI seasons including tying Larry Walkers single-season Canadian record with 130 RBIs in 2006 and in that same season, he became the first and still only Canadian to be named American League MVP. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution You look at Torii (Hunter) and (Joe) Mauer and Johan Santana and one of the best closers in the history of the game in Joe Nathan and you think about the teams we put on the field, Im just lucky I came along at the right time, Morneau said. (Chris Young/CP). 1 of 4 Every year, the Minnesota Twins elect a class to the Twins Hall of Fame, from the first year they started the process in 2000 up until the present. The Twins drafted Morneau in 1999. Morneau will have plenty of friends and family in attendance when he becomes the 34th person ever to be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame. Morneau would spend the next decade with the Twins and evolve into one of the American Leagues most feared sluggers. He's the 34th member, and will have an . Thank you to the voters and the Hall for this incredible honour, and all that the Hall does for the game of baseball in Canada., Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 386 Church St. S., PO Box 1838St. Former Twins pitcher LaTroy Hawkins is on the mic with Dick Bremer while Justin lets it all sink in on his big weekend. So many people that helped you get there.". Its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share a moment like this in a stadium full of people with so many people that helped you get there., One chance to say thank you to the people who helped. Its a great moment when facing Vladdy Junior, with the numbers he has this season. "High school coaches are here, and the guy who owned the batting cage I used to go to, let me hit for free," Morneau said, adding the Twins told him his guest list was the longest they'd ever had. Justin Morneau, who won an American League MVP award for the Twins in 2006 and almost won another two years later, is the newest member of the team's Hall of Fame. Fittingly, just as the ceremony was about to wrap up, Walker appeared on the video board with a message referencing the bat he gave Morneau. The Twins Hall of Fame, which honors players, managers, coaches and off-field personnel who have contributed to the organizations growth and success since Major League Baseball came to Minnesota in 1961, was created as part of the clubs 40th Season Celebration in 2000. I get to talk about baseball now. "To come through and be drafted by this organization -- I remember the day I came and hit was about a week after the Draft, and Corey Koskie kind of took me under his wing. Joe Nathan joined the two in the booth Friday. He finished his Twins career hitting .278 (1,318-for-4,749) with 289 doubles, 16 triples, 221 home runs, 860 RBI, 669 runs scored and 501 walks in 1,278 games. COVID-19 postponed just about everything last year, including former Minnesota Twins' first baseman Justin Morneaus Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Morneaus career will forever be intertwined with Walkers even though the two never played on the same big-league team. There are a few memories that stood out for Justin Morneau during the portions of two seasons he played for the . #MNTwins Hall of Fame: pic.twitter.com/hXl885Bc9d. He was honored for his longtime service to the Twin Cities on Thursday, when he earned the Kirby Puckett Alumni Community Service Award at the club's annual Diamond Awards benefit show. Vlad Sr. finished his career 2 for 3 against Pineda. He did a good job. The sluggers both grew up in British Columbia: Walker in Maple Ridge, Morneau in nearby New Westminster. Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda is one of just 32 pitchers who can boast that they faced both Vladimir Guerrero and his son, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Its a fact that says more about a pitchers longevity than anything.
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