「怪物」Tim Lincecum 人類體能史上最大奇蹟

身高不到178公分
體重只有78公斤
看起來只有18 歲
投出98英哩的快速直球

Full Name: Timothy LeRoy Lincecum
Born: 06/15/1984
Birthplace: Bellevue, WA
Height: 5' 11" Weight: 170
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
College: Washington
MLB Debut: 05/06/2007

23-year-old served notice of promising career after posting superb rookie campaign in 2007...not only was he cream of NL rookie hurlers, but was among top pitchers in whole circuit... after his ML debut May 6, 2007, was tied for 5th in NL for strikeouts (150), despite missing final 2 weeks of campaign...also ranked 2nd in SO per 9 innings (9.23) behind only SD's Jake Peavy (9.49)...his .226 avg. against was 4th-lowest in NL following May 6...joined John Montefusco (215 in 1975), Matt Cain (179 in 2006) and John D'Acquisto (167 in 1974) as only SF hurlers to lead NL rookies in strikeouts...Giants' 1st round selection (10th overall) in 2006 First-Year Player Draft became 4th member of that draft class to matriculate to majors, joining Tigers' Andrew Miller, Mets' Joe Smith and Mariners' Brandon Morrow...is 1 of 2 active players to be selected in 1st round and make their Major League debut as starting pitcher within year of draft, joining DET's Jeff Weaver (April 14, 1999)...became 2nd quickest SF Giant to register 100 strikeouts at beginning of career, needing 91.0 innings...Masanori Murakami collected 100 Ks in 88.1 frames in 1964, while Jesse Foppert is 3rd with 107.2 innings in 2003 (courtesy: Bill Arnold/Sports Features Group)...made big league debut May 6, 2007 vs. Philadelphia, just 334 days after being selected in June 6, 2006 draft out of University of Washington...became 5th-quickest Giant to reach big leagues following draft behind Jeff Robinson (306 days), David Aardsma (308), Will Clark (309) and Matt Williams (313)...was named Giants' top prospect by Baseball America prior to 2007 season...earned 2006 Golden Spikes Award as collegiate baseball's top player...only other Giants draft pick to win honor was Will Clark (1985)...was drafted 3 times, once each by Cubs (2003), Indians (2005) and Giants (2006).