How they fared
Here's a look at how five of the top pitchers in Twins history fared in their first two major league starts:
PitcherDebutFirst two startsCareer record
Johan Santana20000-1, 8.31 ERA93-44, 3.22 ERA
Frank Viola19820-0, 6.23 ERA176-150, 3.73 ERA
Bert Blyleven19701-1, 1.93 ERA287-250, 3.31 ERA
Jim Kaat*19590-2, 15.75 ERA283-237, 3.45 ERA
Brad Radke19951-1, 4.09 ERA148-139, 4.22 ERA
*Made debut with Washington Senators before franchise moved here in 1961.
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