 He broke in with the team in September 1973, and gradually took over first base duties from Harmon Killebrew, but was primarily used as a DH from 1976 to 1978 when Rod Carew was moved over from second base.On August 27, 1975 Kusick tied a major league record by being hit by pitches three times in an 11-inning game against the Milwaukee Brewers.His career peaked with a 1977 season in which he batted .254 with 12 home runs and 45 runs batted in.