Justin Morneau
At the age of 25, Justin Morneau won the American League Most Valuable Player Award, in 2006. Mirroring his team's season, Morneau struggled early, but exploded after May, ending up with 34 homers and 130 RBI, to go along with his .321 average for the AL Central Champion Minnesota Twins.
Played For
Minnesota Twins (2003-2005)
Best Season: 2006
Morneau finished 14 points ahead of New York's Derek Jeter for the AL MVP Award.
Factoids
In 2006, Juston Morneau and teammate Johan Santana walked away with the hardware in the American League. The first baseman won the MVP Award, and Santana, a left-handed hurler, won the Cy Young for the Twins.
Where He Played
First baseman
Born
Justin Ernest Morneau was born on May 15, 1981, in New Westminster, BC.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 1B
Primary Team: MIN
College: None
Major League Debut
June 10, 2003
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Justin Morneau
Related Players
Two of Morneau's teammates, Johan Santana, and Joe Mauer, had fine seasons in 2006, helping the Twins to the division title.
Post-Season Appearances
2004 American League Divisional Series
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