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Minnesota Twins: Brian Dozier Joins Second Base Legends

By Brendan Dlubala

Jul 31, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Brian Dozier (2) celebrates his run against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. The Twins win 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Brian Dozier (2) celebrates his run against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. The Twins win 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brian Dozier

Brian Dozier and the Minnesota Twins have had a disappointing season. The Twins are 55-95 this year after finishing second in the AL Central in 2015 with 83 wins and 79 losses. On an underwhelming team that looks to be lost, Dozier has been one of the few bright spots. Despite his success, Dozier still maintains the team-first mentality.

“I’m sure when the season is over, it will mean a lot more, but I just wish this was happening in [first-place] Cleveland’s position or Detroit’s position, where we were making a run,” Dozier said. “We’re still looking at losing 100 games. … That takes something away from this.”

Dozier is the second Minnesota player to reach 40 home runs in a season. Harmon Killebrew was the other and did so in 1970. Dozier also has an 18-game hitting streak along with 33 home runs in his past 76 games.

This season, Brian Dozier is hitting .280/.353/.573 with 41 home runs and 96 RBI. Furthermore, in the month of September, he’s been on fire, slashing .356/.420/.781 with nine home runs through 17 games. Dozier’s tremendous 2016 has been driven by an absolutely incredible second half.

Before the All-Star break, Dozier hit .246/.335/.450 with 14 home runs in 83 games. Since the break, though, he’s slashed .322/.375/.720 with 27 home runs in 62 games. Dozier’s career high in home runs before this season was 28 in 2015.

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