Toby Gardenhire

Playing career Toby Gardenhire was again drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 41st round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, spending most of his time as a utility player, and playing for the New Britain Rock Cats and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Like his father, Toby was known more for his glove than his bat. After hitting .247 in 103 games at Rochester in 2011, Toby finished with a career line of .232/.291/.274, with six home runs, in 533 minor league games, while seeing playing time at all nine defensive positions, including innings as a pitcher. In 2019, he managed the Fort Myers Miracle, for which he received the Florida State League Coach of the Year award. From 2021 to 2025, Toby managed the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints.

On November 14, 2025, Gardenhire was hired to serve as the field coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.

Personal life Gardenhire competes in a bowling league in West Saint Paul.

Managerial record

Team Year Regular season PostseasonGamesWonLostWin %Finish Won Lost Cedar Rapids Kernels 2018139 4th ? ? Fort Myers Miracle 2019133 3rd – – St. Paul Saints 2021120 10th 6 4 St. Paul Saints 2022150 10th (tie) – – St. Paul Saints 2023150 3rd – – St. Paul Saints 2024149 13th – – Saints total 567 Total839