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United States Kent Hrbek is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Minnesota Twins, known for his defensive prowess and contributions to two World Series victories.
Kent Hrbek has maintained a long-standing association with the Minnesota Twins, serving as a Special Assistant in the front office. He is also featured in brand partner surveys and promotional materials for the team, leveraging his popularity.
Hrbek serves as a pitchman for Twin Cities-area HVAC companies that offer Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning equipment, appearing in commercials to promote the brand.
Kent Allen Hrbek was born on May 21, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota. Hrbek was drafted by his hometown Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from Kennedy High School. He spent three seasons in the minor leagues, playing for the Elizabethton Twins in 1979, the Wisconsin Rapids Twins, and the Visalia Oaks, where he accumulated 47 home runs, 111 runs batted in, and a .318 batting average across 253 games.
Hrbek made his major league debut on August 24, 1981, with the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium, hitting a game-winning home run in the 12th inning. In 1982, he established himself as a prominent player, finishing his rookie season with a .301 batting average, 23 home runs, and 92 RBIs. He was selected for his only All-Star game and placed second in the Rookie of the Year voting. Hrbek’s performance in 1984 stood out with a .311 batting average, 27 home runs, 107 RBIs, 174 hits, and 80 runs, leading to a second-place finish in the American League Most Valuable Player balloting. He was a key member of the Twins teams that won the World Series in both 1987 and 1991. His career with the Twins spanned 14 seasons, concluding in 1994.
Following his retirement, Kent Hrbek’s number 14 was retired by the Minnesota Twins in 1995. He was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 and was part of the inaugural class of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2000. Hrbek is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness and funds for ALS research through an annual charity golf tournament and the “Black Woods Blizzard Tour,” following his father’s death from the disease. His contributions earned him the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1991. He currently holds a Special Assistant role within the Minnesota Twins front office.
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