Francisco Liriano

Dominican MLB pitcher, 2006 Rookie of the Year

Francisco Liriano - Dominican MLB pitcher, 2006 Rookie of the Year
Born

October 26th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for multiple teams including the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Debuted in 2005 and garnered attention for striking out various batters with a notable changeup. Achieved the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2006, showcasing a strong performance during his early career. Contributed to the 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates playoff team and remained active in the league through various seasons, finishing with over 1,300 strikeouts throughout his career.

2006 American League Rookie of the Year

Over 1,300 career strikeouts

Member of the 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates playoff team

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