Jim Kaat

5 Collection Items

• Voices from the Harmon Killebrew memorial at Target Field

  Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer presents moments from Harmon Killebrew tribute at Target Field. Hundreds of people attended the event in honor of the Minnesota Twins' first Hall of Famer.

  May. 27, 20116 minSave
• Jim Kaat and Howard Sinker discuss Kirby Puckett's baseball career

  Jim Kaat, former Twins broadcaster, and Howard Sinker, MPR sports analyst, discuss Baseball Hall-of-Famer Kirby Puckett. Program also features Kirby’s retirement statement, reports on his election to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and call-in commentary from listeners.

  Jan. 17, 200148 minSave
• Kevin Hennessy and Jim Kaat talk what's wrong with Twins pitching

  Baseball analyst Kevin Hennessy former Minnesota Twins great Jim Kaat share their thoughts on the problems with Twins pitching. The root of it may lie in their inability to take good prospects in the minor leagues and turn them into good major leaguers pitchers.

  May. 23, 1997Save
• Twins to retire Kent Hrbek's #14

  MPR’s Jon Gordon profiles retired star Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek, who’s #14 is being retired by the team. Hrbek ended his career with 293 homeruns, second only to Harmon Killebrew for a Twins player. Hrbek is seen by some as one of the best position players at first base.

  Aug. 11, 1995Save
• Jim Kaat on "Kirby the MVP" and Twins at the All-Star Break

  MPR’s Dan Olson talks with former Minnesota Twin and Major League pitcher Jim Kaat, who shares his thoughts on Kirby Puckett’s play and how the Twins team still could come around in the second half of season to compete for pennant, despite being eight games back at MLB All-Star break.

  Jul. 14, 1993Save