While Jim Kaat concluded his 25-season career in the majors with a reputation for longevity, durability and dependability, he became the ace of the Twins staff shortly after the team moved to Minnesota from Washington. At age 23, in his fourth season with the team, he won 18 games.
Three years later, he started Games 2, 5 and 7 for the Twins in the 1965 World Series. The following year, he led the American League in wins (25), innings pitched (304⅔) and complete games (19).
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Seasons with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins. He completed 25 seasons in the major leagues.
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Kaat was one of the best fielding pitchers in the game. He won 16 Gold Gloves, including 12 while with the Twins (1962-73).
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Kaat often finished what he started. He ended his career with 180 complete games, including 133 while with the Twins.