Often compared to former teammate Johan Santana, another hard-throwing lefty, Francisco Liriano was touted as one of the "super-prospects" within the Twins organization. He made his major league debut in relief on September 5, 2005, against the Texas Rangers. He later joined the Twins' starting rotation and won his first game on September 30, 2005. On May 3, Liriano pitched a 1–0 no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, throwing 123 pitches in his first complete game in 94 Major League starts. It was the first no-hitter for the Twins organization since Eric Milton accomplished the feat on September 11, 1999. Francisco Liriano has hand signed this Minnesota Twins 16x20 Photo from his 2011 No Hitter on May 3rd, 2011. Leaf Authentics Hologram and Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports.
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