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    Francisco Liriano

    FranciscoLiriano

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      10/26/1983
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      San Cristobal, Dominican Republic

    Career Stats

    • SV
      1
    • ERA
      4.15
    • K
      1815
    • WHIP
      1.36
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate10/26/1983
    BAT/THRLeft/Left
    BirthplaceSan Cristobal, Dominican Republic
    Debut Year2005

    Career History

    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2016*-2017, 2021-2021 (3 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2013-2016, 2019-2019 (5 Seasons)
    Detroit Tigers
    Detroit Tigers2018-2018 (1 Season)
    Houston Astros
    Houston Astros2017*-2017 (1 Season)
    Chicago White Sox
    Chicago White Sox2012*-2012 (1 Season)
    Minnesota Twins
    Minnesota Twins2005-2006, 2008-2012* (7 Seasons)

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