Associated Press In this April 2006 file photo, Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad is seen in Minneapolis. Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday a baseball official said. He was 93.

By DAVE CAMPBELL

AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.

The Twins and Major League Baseball each issued a statement confirming his death. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig called Pohlad ‘‘a true leader in our sport for the past 25 years.’’

‘‘Since the day Carl Pohlad entered Major League Baseball, he made significant contributions to our game,’’ Selig said. ‘‘His devotion to the Minnesota Twins, the Twin Cities and Major League Baseball was remarkable. In my long career, I have never met a more loyal and caring human being. We will miss Carl and all of baseball joins me in sending our deepest condolences to the Pohlad family for the loss of our friend and partner.’’

According to 2008 rankings by Forbes.com, Pohlad’s net worth of $3.6 billion was second among Minnesotans and 102nd in the nation.