Tim Lincecum 55 – P
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5’11″, Weight: 170 lbs.
Born: June 15, 1984
Place: Bellevue, WA
High School: Liberty Senior High School in Renton, WA
College: University of Washington
Drafted By: San Francisco Giants (1st round, 10th pick) 2006 amateur draft.
Signed: June 30, 2006 – $2.025 million signing bonus
Major League Debut: May 6, 2007
Teams: Giants 2007-Present
Contract: Resigned on February 12, 2010. 2 Years/$23M (10-11)
Arbitration Eligible: 2012 and 2013
Free Agent: 2014
Agent: Rick Thurman
Cy Young Award Winner (2008, 2009)
4-time All Star (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
3-time NL Strikeout Leader (2008, 2009, 2010)
Babe Ruth Award Winner (MVP throughout 2010 Playoffs)
2010 World Series Champion
Golden Spikes Award Winner (2006, Collegiate Baseball’s Top Player)
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1st player to win Cy Young Award twice in 1st 2 full seasons in Majors.
1 of just 4 pitchers to win NL Cy Young Award in back-to-back seasons...
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