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Who were the Twins piranhas?
Regular season
- The representatives of the Twins in the All-Star Game were Johan Santana, Joe Mauer, and Francisco Liriano.
- The highest paid Twin in 2006 is Torii Hunter at $10,750,000.00.
Who threw the first no hitter in Twins history?
Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Senators/Twins history on July 1, 1920; the most recent no-hitter was thrown by Francisco Liriano on May 3, 2011. Four left-handed pitchers have thrown no-hitters in franchise history while three were by right-handers.
Who was the former Minnesota Twins pitcher?
Bert Blyleven (1970-76, 1985-88)
What food is target field known for?
Bub’s Gourmet Aussie Pies. These hand pies are dense and flavorful — but perhaps most importantly, in a bustling baseball stadium, they are eminently portable.
How many times have the Twins been no hit?
The Minnesota Twins, an American League charter franchise that began as the Washington Senators in 1901, have been no-hit nine times but not a single one of those no-hitter came at home in either D.C. or Minneapolis.
How many MLB perfect games are there?
23 perfect games
There have been 23 perfect games in MLB history, with the first two coming just days apart all the way back in 1880 courtesy of Lee Richmond and John Ward.
Is Dwight Gooden in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
In 2010, Gooden was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame….
| Dwight Gooden | |
|---|---|
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 194–112 |
| Earned run average | 3.51 |
| Strikeouts | 2,293 |
When was the last time the Twins got no hit?
Last time each team was no-hit
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
|---|---|
| Reid Detmers Los Angeles Angels | |
| Chicago White Sox | |
| Francisco Liriano Minnesota Twins | |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Minnesota Twins 1, Chicago White Sox 0 U.S. Cellular Field (Chicago) 11 years, 0 months, 23 days ago |
How fast was Dwight Gooden’s fastball?
100.0 mph
| In Order by Fastest Observed Speed (Listing Has Only The Fastest Known Speed by the Pitcher) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Radar Speed | Location |
| Dwight Gooden | 100.0 mph | Three Rivers Stadium |
| Rich Harden | 100.0 mph | McAfee Stadium |
| Nate Jones ^ | 100.0 mph | US Cellular Field |
How much is a beer at a Twins game?
Beer and Minnesota Brews
| Item | Sections/Portables | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Beer | Sections: 116, 126, 210, 223 | Varies |
| Canned Truly Seltzer | Most Stands and Portables | $15.00 |
| Draft – Anheuser Busch beers | Most Concession Stands | $11.50 |
| Draft – Summit | Sections: 110, 304, Home Run Porch | $13.00 |