Scott Linebrink is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 4, 1976, in Austin, Texas, and attended high school in Austin before going on to play college baseball at Texas State University.
Linebrink was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 1997 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 2000. He spent two seasons with the Giants before being traded to the Houston Astros in 2002.
After one season with the Astros, Linebrink was traded to the San Diego Padres, where he spent the next three seasons. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007 and spent one season with the team before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2008.
Linebrink spent three seasons with the White Sox before being traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2011. He retired from baseball at the end of the 2011 season.
Throughout his career, Linebrink was known for his consistency and durability. He appeared in over 600 games and pitched over 600 innings. He had a career ERA of 3.51 and recorded 52 saves.
Linebrink was also known for his work off the field. He was involved in several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. He was also a member of the Major League Baseball Players Association's Executive Board.
Overall, Scott Linebrink had a successful career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was a reliable and consistent player who was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
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