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The Life of Tim Lincecum

  • Birth

    Birth
    Tim was born to his parents Chris and Rebecca in Bellevue Washington
  • high school

    high school
    He attended Liberty Senior High School in Renton Washington
  • All-State

    All-State
    He won the class 3a player of the year and also led his team to a state championship
  • Declining offers

    Declining offers
    He decided to put down an offer from the Cubs in 2003
  • Decline again

    Decline again
    He then declined another offer from the Clevelend Indians
  • Golden Spikes Award

    Golden Spikes Award
    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.
  • Drafted

    Drafted
    He was drafted 10th overall to the San Francisco Giants.
  • College

    College
    Instead of going straight into the MLB he went to college at Washington where he was a star pitcher.
  • Cy Young

    Cy Young
    He won the Cy Young award for his outstanding season.
  • Busted

    Busted
    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.
  • World Champion

    World Champion
    In the 2010 season he helped the Giants win the MLB World Championship. Giving the Giants their first championship in its history.