Tim Lincecum is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ten seasons. He was born on June 15, 1984, in Bellevue, Washington, and attended the University of Washington, where he played college baseball for the Washington Huskies.
Lincecum was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft and made his debut in the major leagues in 2007. He quickly established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers in the league, winning the National League Cy Young Award in his first two full seasons in the majors (2008 and 2009).
Lincecum's pitching style was unique, as he was known for his small stature (5'11") and unorthodox delivery, which included a high leg kick and a twisting motion. Despite his unconventional mechanics, Lincecum was able to generate tremendous velocity on his fastball and devastating movement on his off-speed pitches, making him one of the most feared pitchers in the game.
Over the course of his career, Lincecum was a four-time All-Star and won three World Series championships with the Giants (2010, 2012, and 2014). He also threw two no-hitters, one in 2013 against the San Diego Padres and another in 2014 against the Colorado Rockies.
However, Lincecum's career began to decline after the 2011 season, as he struggled with injuries and a loss of velocity on his fastball. He was eventually released by the Giants in 2015 and signed with the Los Angeles Angels, where he struggled in his brief stint with the team.
Lincecum attempted a comeback in 2018, signing a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, but he was released after just one month. He has not played in the major leagues since.
Despite his decline in later years, Lincecum's career is still regarded as one of the most impressive in recent memory. His unique pitching style and dominant performances in his prime made him a fan favorite and one of the most exciting players to watch in the game.
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