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Welcome to Target FieldTarget Field played host to 30 exchange students from Deyang China participating in the Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) ldquoWelcome Friendsrdquo program The students all of which were attending their first baseball game received a special welcome and were featured on the scoreboard As part of the ldquoWelcome Friendsrdquo program the students took English classes at LILA and also went on various field trips with other LILA students including the Twins game Twins Director of Diversity Marketing Miguel Ramos was an honored guest at the farewell picnic for the students The Twins were honored and proud to play a role in LILArsquos ldquoWelcome Friendsrdquo program which was created to build a spirit of global-mindedness in the community and create lasting international friendships

Diversity Networking EventOver 100 community members and professionals gathered together for the Twins 5th annual Diversity Networking Event at the Metropolitan Club in Target Field The continued goal of this event is help bring together community members and business leaders alike to network with one another and build a stronger more connected community The event emceed by Lea Hargett President of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce included speeches by Raenell Dorn Twins Vice President of Human

Resources and Diversity and Dr Abdul Omari Founder of AMO Enterprises To end the program the Twins presented Mario Duarte a lifetime achievement award for his work and impact in the Latino community To enjoy a video recap of the event click here

Minnesota Twins Celebrate Diversity Day at Target FieldFans in attendance on Diversity Day at Target Field were treated to a night full of music dancing and baseball As fans entered the stadium they were welcomed with music from a variety of cultures Additionally the Twins celebrated the different cultures that make up Twins Territory by inviting several different pre-game performers to partake in the festivities Performers included Tropical Zone Darnell Davis and the Remnant Hmong Community School of Excellence and DJ Angel In the Legends Club there was a display from Green Card Voices where guests could read various stories of the immigrants in our state and watch their videos online The pre-game festivities culminated in an on field parade of community members throughout Twins Territory Click on the photos to experience all the festivities from Diversity Day

connectCelebrating the diversity

of Twins Territory

july 2015

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Spotlight Player of the MonthEDDIE ROSARIObull Born September 28 1991 in Guayama Puerto Ricobull Height 6 1bull Weight 180bull Bats Leftbull Throws Rightbull MLB Debut May 6 2015 Eddie Rosario was drafted in 2010 and began his professional career in the Gulf Coast League where he led the league in stolen bases with 22 Last season Rosario started the season with the Fort Myers Miracle and was later promoted to AA New Britain In his 87 games between both levels he hit 243 with 20 doubles three triples eight home runs 40 RBI and 45 runs scored

The Puerto Rican outfielder was invited to Spring Training this season and made his Major League debut on May 6 where he hit his first major league home-run on the first pitch of his first at-bat becoming the first Twins to do so Since then hersquos been a key aspect of the Twins outfield defense in left field and is hitting 280 with five home runs 24 RBI and nine stolen bases

You can follow Eddie on Twitter CHECK OUT MORE OF Eddiersquos STATS

Upcoming Spanish Radio Broadcast16-August Cleveland Indians 110PM

18-August New York Yankees 605PM

23-August Baltimore 1245PM

25-August Tampa Bay 610PM

30-August vs Houston 110PM

1-September vs Chicago White Sox 710PM

6-September Houston 110PM

8-September Kansas City 710PM

For full schedule click here

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On August 1st 2015 The Minnesota Twins celebrated with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder in honor of the newspaperrsquos 80th anniversary and presented the publication with recognition for their service

HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS

Thank youfor making this yearrsquos DIVERSITY

DAYthe most successful

one in history

The Liga Latina de Beacuteisbol held their All-Star game on July 19th The American League team defeated the National League team 13-7 The Minnesota Twins are proud of their strong partnership with the league and were honored to have played a role in making the All-Star game a success

Save the Date

2015 MN Twins Sports Internship amp Career Fair

Thursday Sept 24 bull 12-3pm

wwwtwinsbaseballcomjobopportunities or call 1-800-33-TWINS to register