Special Assistant, Baseball Operations
Justin Morneau joined the Twins front office on January 17, 2018. Morneau, 42, was drafted by the Twins in the third round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft and played 14 seasons in the major leagues, including 11 seasons with the Twins from 2003-13. He also played for Pittsburgh, Colorado and Chicago-AL from 2013-16.
The former first baseman played a key role on three different Twins AL Central Division championship teams and won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 2006. The four-time All-Star played 1,278 games in a Twins uniform, hitting .278 with 221 home runs and 860 RBI. He was elected to the Twins Hall of Fame in 2020 and inducted in 2021. Also, he was inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame in July 2022.
Morneau’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, helping position player development by focusing on transition programs and teaching an understanding of major league expectations, environment and culture. He is also involved in the amateur draft process and as a resource for player acquisitions. Additionally, Morneau serves as an analyst for Twins television broadcasts.
He also serves as a resource for players and coaches in the mental and fundamental aspects of the game. In his role as Special Assistant, Morneau participates in instructional programs and visits all minor league affiliates throughout the season. He works alongside the Baseball Operations staff and uniformed personnel to ensure development in players’ understanding of culture, talent evaluation and organizational vision. In addition, Morneau plays a part in supporting the Twins community efforts, being involved in charities and community work throughout Twins Territory.