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Few players can live out their big-league dream, and even fewer get the chance to collect their first hit. Here are the stories of some of Minnesota’s players with one hit in their career. There are 38 players in Twins history with one career hit. None of them have a home run for their lone hit, but plenty of them have left their mark for other reasons. Take a trip back in time with some of these small moments in Minnesota history. Bobby Korecky Date: May 19, 2008 Twins Career: 1-for-1 Korecky was a reliever for the Twins back in 2008, but he got his moment of glory in an extra-inning game at the Metrodome. Ron Gardenhire used seven different pitchers in the game, but a switch late in the game meant Minnesota lost the DH spot. In the bottom of the 11th, Korecky batted with one out and collected a single. He moved all the way to third after a Brendan Harris single and a Joe Mauer walk. However, he was stranded at third as Justin Morneau, and Michael Cuddyer couldn’t drive him in. Korecky pitched a perfect 12th inning, and Howie Clark collected a walk-off double in the bottom half of the inning. Tack Wilson Date: April 13, 1983 Twins Career: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, 4 R Wilson played five games in a Twins uniform, but most of his appearances were as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement. His lone start for the Twins came in Oakland as he started in center field and was the leadoff hitter. Minnesota was trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning when Wilson stepped in with a man at first. He cracked a double to right field, and Dave Engle came around to score. Wilson scored on the next play as John Castino hit a double to put the Twins on top 2-1. Later in the game, Wilson was lifted for a pinch hitter, and he’d never start another game for the Twins. Mike Fornieles Date: June 5, 1963 Twins Career: 1-for-6, 3B, R, RBI Minnesota acquired Fornieles in June 1963, and he immediately made a mark on the roster. He is the only player in team history with a triple as his lone hit. In his first game for the Twins, he took over on the mound in the third inning after Garry Roggenburk allowed five runs (one earned). After getting out of the third, he was the second batter in the bottom half of the frame. Following a Bernie Allen single, Fornieles cranked a triple into the left-field corner. Zoilo Versalles drove him in with a groundout as the Twins cut the lead to 5-2. Fornieles ended up allowing four runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings. Minnesota lost 9-6, and Fornieles didn’t play another big-league game after the 1963 season. Juan Rincón Date: June 16, 2001 Twins Career: 1-for-2 Rincón was an essential reliever for the Twins throughout the 2000s as he pitched over 440 innings for the club. However, he holds the distinction for appearing in the most games with the Twins while only recording one hit. During Rincón’s rookie campaign, the Twins surprised many by being in contention. In June 2001, the Twins made a stop on the northside of Chicago, and Rincón was pressed into action early in the game. Brad Thomas started for the Twins, and he couldn’t make it out of the first inning. Rincón pitched 3 1/3 innings, and his first at-bat came in the top of the third. After working a full count, he hit a line drive to right field. Jacque Jones grounded into a double play to end the inning. Do you have memories related to any of these players? Leave a COMMENT and start the discussion. MORE FROM TWINS DAILY — Latest Twins coverage from our writers — Recent Twins discussion in our forums — Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email View full article