The 1983 Minnesota Twins finished 70–92, tied for fifth in the AL West, and improved upon their dismal 60-102 record from 1982 by ten games. 858,939 fans attended Twins games, the third-lowest total in the American League.
Offseason
January 12, 1983: Bob Veselic was traded by the Twins to the Houston Astros for Rick Lysander. January 31, 1983: Mike Hart was signed as a free agent by the Twins. March 25, 1983: Sal Butera was traded by the Twins to the Detroit Tigers for Stine Poole (minors) and cash. March 25, 1983: Pete Redfern was released by the Twins.
Regular season
Only one Twins player made the All-Star Game, outfielder Gary Ward.
Offense
Kent Hrbek hit .297 with 16 HR and 84 RBI. Gary Ward hit .278 with 19 HR and 88 RBI. Gary Gaetti hit 21 HR and 78 RBI. Tom Brunansky hit 28 HR and 82 RBI.
Pitching
Starter Ken Schrom was 15-8. Reliever Ron Davis had 30 saves.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
May 12, 1983: Tom Klawitter was signed as a free agent by the Twins. June 6, 1983: Tim Belcher was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1983 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts