‘They’re going to do real good’: Twins fans make season predictions on opening day

If a man’s skill with a baseball bat is related in any way to how attractive he is, Twins outfielder Matt Wallner is sure to get more hits than any of his teammates this season. At least that’s what Maria Gutierrez of Dodge Center thinks.

“He’s just too much of a stud muffin,” she said.

Shortstop Carlos Correa might come in at a close second in Gutierrez’s book — in terms of hits, that is.

Gutierrez was one of about a dozen fans who shared their predictions for the 2025 Twins season during the home opener at Target Field on Thursday.

The Twins lost four consecutive games to start the season but rallied on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chicago against the White Sox. The team went into its first of three games against the Houston Astros 2-4.

Despite the rough start, most folks at Target Field on opening day said they were optimistic the team would win the division this year, if not the World Series outright.

The Minnesota Star Tribune made sure to collect the contact information of those interviewed to check back later in the season about their Twins’ forecasts.

Here are 11 of those predictions.

Nicholas Rizzo, Eden Prairie

“I think the AL Central is wide open. I think we have a good shot at winning the division and hopefully winning the playoff series this year.”

Ian Burns; Omaha, Nebraska

“I think the Twins will be a wild card team. [They’ll] make the playoffs but not winning the division.”

Emily Meyer, Wabasha

“The Twins will definitely be above .500 at the end of the year.”

Melissa Frieler, St. Cloud

“My prediction is the Twins are going all the way to the World Series, and they’re winning this year.”

So we asked: “Against who?”

“Hmm, that’s a good question. I’m not too familiar with all the other teams, but does it really matter? They’re the Twins. They’re number one.”

Brecken Smith, Austin

“Our prediction for this year is the Twins will make it to the playoffs and they’ll lose in the first round. Correa is going to hit the most home runs and have the highest batting average.”

Lori Anderson, Monticello

“I’m thinking we’re going to make the playoffs — we’re going to come in second for the wild card. And I do not want to play the Yankees because we do not like the Yankees."

Mark Childs, Ham Lake

“I’ll be happy if they finish above .500.”

Maria Gutierrez, Austin

“My prediction for the Twins this year is we’re going to make it to the World Series. [We’ll] definitely win our division if we don’t make it to the World Series.”

Logan Smith, Austin

“Unfortunately, I think the Twins are going to finish third in the division and they’ll miss out on the playoffs. If Royce Lewis can stay healthy, I think he’ll lead the team in home runs, and I think Correa will lead the team in average.”

Dan Nistler, Eden Prairie

“Harrison Bader, 30 runs this season. Go Twins.”

Robert Cooper, Minneapolis

“I predict a lot of home runs this season. I predict they’re going to do real good.”