Justin Morneau Minnesota Twins Plaques
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Justin Morneau is a Canadian who is currently the Minnesota Twins' starting first baseman.
In 2006, he was awarded the American League Most Valuable Player award.
In 2008, he became the first Canadian to win the Home Run Derby.
He is considered one of the premier first basemen in the major leagues.
Morneau did not attend college, despite being offered many attractive offers from NCAA schools.
He was selected by the Twins in the 3rd round as the 89th overall pick of the 1999 MLB amateur entry draft.
In six minor league seasons, he hit .310 with 87 home runs, 153 RBI and 122 doubles.
Morneau participated in the 2002 and 2004 All-Star Futures Games, playing for the World teams.
On July 14, 2008, Morneau won the 2008 Home Run Derby, defeating Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers.
On July 15, 2008, Morneau scored the winning run for the American League in the MLB All Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Morneau finished second in the balloting for AL MVP, as Dustin Pedroia won, and Kevin Youkilis came in third.
