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.
He joined the team in September 1973, gradually taking over first base duties from Harmon Killebrew, but was primarily used as a designated hitter from 1976 to 1978 when Rod Carew moved to 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 in 1977 with a .254 batting average, 12 home runs, and 45 RBIs.