He was drafted out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in the third round in 1969. After just 21 minor league starts, he found himself called up to the Majors at age 19 on June 2, 1970. In his first season, his sharp curveball helped him to ten victories, and he was named AL Rookie Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News. In 1973, he pitched nine shutouts, the most of any AL pitcher that season. Blyeven was elected to the Baseball Hall of fame in 2011 after a career that few pitchers ever equaled. 2× All-Star (1973, 1985) 2× World Series champion (1979, 1987)
AL strikeout leader (1985) Pitched a no-hitter on September 22, 1977