Kenosha Twins
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Kenosha Twins 1984–1992 Kenosha, Wisconsin | |
| Minor league affiliations | |
|---|---|
| League | Midwest League |
| Division | Northern Division |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous | Minnesota Twins |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | 1985, 1987 |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | Simmons Field |
The Kenosha Twins began play in the Midwest League in 1984 when the club relocated from Wisconsin Rapids. In 1992, the team was sold, and the following year, they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where they became known as the Fort Wayne Wizards. They played their home games at Simmons Field, located on Sheridan Road near the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha. They won two Midwest League championships, in 1985 and 1987, and were Northern Division champions for the first half of the 1988 season.
Some notable alumni of the Twins include Chuck Knoblauch, Eddie Guardado, Lenny Webster, Paul Abbott, and Willie Banks.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 70-68 | 6th | Duffy Dyer | |
| 1985 | 79-60 | 3rd | Duffy Dyer | League Champs |
| 1986 | 46-92 | 12th | Don Leppert | |
| 1987 | 82-58 | 2nd | Don Leppert | League Champs |
| 1988 | 81-59 | 4th | Ron Gardenhire | Lost League Finals |
| 1989 | 63-66 | 9th | Steve Liddle | |
| 1990 | 61-77 | 10th | Steve Liddle | |
| 1991 | 63-74 | 11th | Joel Lepel | |
| 1992 | 63-70 | 8th | Jim Dwyer | |