= 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 Postseason The Twins were swept 3–0 by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1969 American League Championship Series. Awards and honors Along with MVP winner Killebrew, starting pitcher Jim Perry, Carew, shortstop Leo Cardenas, relief pitcher Ron Perranoski, Oliva, and utility man Cesar Tovar all received votes in American League MVP balloting, finishing in 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 17th place, respectively. Perry finished in third place in American League Cy Young Award balloting. Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Charlotte Notes References Player stats from www.baseball-reference.com Team info from www.baseball-almanac.com Minnesota Twins seasons Minnesota Twins season American League West champion seasons Minnesota Twins