Major League Debuts as Minnesota Twins – Vic Albury

The only player to make his big league debut as a Minnesota Twin on August 7 is ….

Vic Albury (P) – August 7, 1973 – Drafted by the Minnesota Twins from the San Diego Padres in the 1970 minor league draft. Albury’s debut took place at Met Stadium in a 10-4  loss to the Orioles. Albury was the Twins third pitcher of the day and he walked his first batter, committed a balk, and allowed a single before retiring the side with one run scored. He then pitched a clean second inning of relief before being replaced by Ray Corbin.

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