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Tim was born to his parents Chris and Rebecca in Bellevue Washington
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He attended Liberty Senior High School in Renton Washington
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He won the class 3a player of the year and also led his team to a state championship
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He decided to put down an offer from the Cubs in 2003
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He then declined another offer from the Clevelend Indians
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He finished 12–4 with a 1.94 ERA, 199 strikeouts, and three saves in 125⅓ innings. He won the 2006 Golden Spikes Award, which is awarded annually to the best amateur baseball player.
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He was drafted 10th overall to the San Francisco Giants.
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Instead of going straight into the MLB he went to college at Washington where he was a star pitcher.
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He won the Cy Young award for his outstanding season.
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Tim Lincecum was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Washington State Patrol reported smelling marijuana when Lincecum initially rolled down the window, and upon inquiring about the smell Lincecum produced 3.3 grams and a pipe.
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In the 2010 season he helped the Giants win the MLB World Championship. Giving the Giants their first championship in its history.
