Strong in September

Josmil Pinto is off to a great start in his first September in the major leagues. But he's not the first Twin to do so. Here are the best Septembers by Twins rookies, as measured by OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging).

PlayerOPSYear

Chris Parmelee1.0352011

Steve Lombardozzi.9581985

Willie Norwood.9541977

Dave Engle.9281981

Matt Lawton.8811995

Marty Cordova.8771995

Jacque Jones.8691999

Tim Teufel.8631983

The Twins' history with catchers isn't quite as stellar, however (with one exception). The 10 best rookie seasons by Twins catchers:

PlayerOPSYear

Joe Mauer.9762004

Damian Miller.7311997

Butch Wynegar.7291976

Wilson Ramos.7292010

Bruce Look .6611968

Glenn Borgmann .6341972

Sal Butera.5961980

Matthew LeCroy.5962000

Mike Durant.5391996

Chad Moeller.5382000