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I was never going to make the MLB but I played from 6 years old until 18 years old and pitched most of those years. When I didn't pitch for my high school I pitched for my winter league team. I belonged to THREE TEAMS every year. I was a starting pitcher and I would start more than one day in a row. My worst was 3 days, but I had a lot of days where I pitched consecutive days. I am not a lot older than Linsecum, but back then it was not the same as it is now. We were overused. My shoulder finally gave out my senior year of High School and I was done pitching for the rest of my life. I can still pitch, but I can go about 10-20 hard pitches before I start feeling tightness and pain. Science was not there back then. I have had two shoulder surgeries and an elbow surgery (going to have another to clean the elbow up again in 2025). But we were WAY overused. Especially the good ones. I was decent, but I was never drafted like most of my team was even though only 1 played for the MLB (Jason McDonald for the A's). I wasn't drafted because I was damaged goods. I would have loved to play in the minor league. Even just for a year or two. 5 teammates at my high school played at least one minor league season. I think 8 were drafted, and three of them went to college and never bothered. There weren't the bonuses like you see today. College was more important than making 10k playing in the minors back in 1995.
I'm good friends with Tim, known him since freshman year of high school ... We were at Whistler a few months ago, it was the first time I've seen him in awhile, and he's happier now than he's ever been. He was so burned out by the end of his career, and when he finally retired, he just wanted to be normal. Great dude who puts his family first, and hasn't changed since we were 14.
@@nickmaynard9193It's called context mate, the guy simply means in terms of career and fulfillment. It is possible to be happy after the loss of a spouse you know. Stop looking for any chance to shit on things.
@@nickmaynard9193Losing someone you love is tough yes, but as long you lives you must try to live and enjoy every bit of life, there are people close that still love and all you can do to make good memories. We all must go someday. Remember that.
Tim was a phenomenal pitcher. I’m by no means a SF Giants fan, but you cannot deny Tim’s greatness. I’m sorry for his health issues and the loss of his wife. I hope he’s doing well. God bless him!
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Tim was a great pitcher, but an even better human being. My family ran into him at a restaurant in Oakland in 2015. He was really kind to our children and when we asked for our check the waitress told us that Tim paid for it on his way out.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Tim Lincecum was absolutely mind blowing to watch back in the day. He was Hall of Fame material. Just sad that the guy got hurt, but, anyone whoever saw the guy pitch in his prime will never forget Tim Lincecum.
@@jasonv2323 he may one day get in on the veteran's vote, but the baseball writers are too snobbish and stuck in traditions to vote him in, because he didn't have the career longevity.
As a dodger fan... Tim was a thorn in dodgers side. He was a good pitcher. Maybe the last of the true pitchers. Now nobody pitches a complete game. Maybe he could have gone further if he was on a pitch count and taken out after a few innings. Who knows 🤷♂️ .
I met him in San Diego when I was working at the Omni hotel. One of the nicest ball players I've met. Took time to talk to me about my Filipino heritage and he shared his. I'm a Padres fan but my interaction with Tim gave me much love for the Giants.
@@vanleeuwenhoekwell, the Hotel is connected to Petco Park. A lot of players would come through or stay at the hotel. So I met a lot. But nothing but small interactions.
I went to a giants v marlins game in Miami. I was one of the first in the stadium and I saw him warming up and yelled “big time Timmy Jim,” he laughed and threw me a ball. I caught it whilst FaceTiming my mom. I still have said ball.
You know you dropped that ball he threw..😉🤣 ..just like when I had floor seats to a Jazz v Hornets game when Dale Curry threw me a ball while I was standing a step behind the baseline 3pt line..he told me to shoot it..I took two bounces, squared up and shot it then I yelled “that’s drawers”..I air-balled the damn thing about 2’ short…but it was on line the whole way..!!😬
@@toddbainter1606 I did not drop the ball he threw. I was close to him. He was in right field and I was at the wall. I played baseball for 10+ years. I got a ball off the bat of Miguel tejada that I didn’t catch but Jobs Chamberlain tossed it to me just for my dad to throw me out of the way to catch it. Why would I lie about that 😂
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Longevity is just one way to measure greatness. You can never take away what he was for the time he was dominant. He might not make the "Hall of Fame" but nobody that was alive and a baseball fan at the time will ever forget his name. Congrats on a marvelous career Tim, from a Mets fan
Big Time Timmy Jim!!! Man, just seeing him brings me back to those days and i cant help but smile. He and Matt Cain were arguably one of the more underrated top end rotation duo's of all time. Those two were the creators of Giants "Torture ball".
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I always wondered what happened to him. I'm not even a SF fan but really liked him and enjoyed watching him pitch. I had no idea Tim had such health struggles and about losing his wife. I pray he has a great support system and is doing well. He really was a phenom and seemed like a good guy.
Tim was my late brother's name, and Timmy was his nickname by many of his friends. I hope Lincecum is able to overcome his personal traumas and find happiness.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Going from World Series rings and being at the top of the league, to being plagued by injuries and personal life tragedies (Lincecum's wife, Cristin Coleman, was a schoolteacher and principal. She died of cancer in June 2022 at age 38.) That level of high to low has to be tough on anyone, hopefully he's got the resources and a good circle of positive influences around him to be able to cope.
yeah, his older brother did pass away. I met his brother a couple times. one of those times he was talking about how they had gotten into it at a holiday dinner. Sean had troubles, and having a rich and famous younger brother played a big part in that.
This guy was amazing. Saw a live game in Petco park against SF. He pitched a NO Hitter game. Everyone was on their feet for the last two innings with a standing ovation after the game. Thanks Tim for creating that rare moment and I am blessed to have witnessed your accomplishment.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
The stadium went nuts when he appeared for Bochy's retirement after being gone for so long. SF should retire his number as soon it's official, easily my favorite pitcher of all time
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
He had an amazing career & brought so much joy to Giants fans. I didn't think he disappeared, but rather retired. It was so sad hearing his wife died of cancer a few years back, leaving him a single father. I hope he & his children are living their best lives & I'd really like to hear that he's happy & healthy.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
One of the best pitchers i’ve seen deal in over 60 years. Highly competitive, he dominated the opposition with his “angry” delivery and great stuff. His delivery and mechanics, while allowing him to succeed, also contributed to his shortened career.
San Francisco Giants Stadium California USA . The old white dude smoking a cig outside the stadium shook my hand and thanked me for being LE. I said my pleasure. I asked him for his name and he replied, Lincecum. I’m Tim’s dad. He’s pitching today. Thanks for the memories Tim!
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
110-89 with a 3.74 ish era in his career sadly isn’t HOF numbers. Love big time Timmy but the plague of injuries cutting his career short will ultimately cause him to never sniff the HOF.
Holy cow….. thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane, I was 10 when I first saw him and he became my favorite baseball player of all time. I loved the way he pitched
I thought this vid would be about how he disappeared from all public life in general. But either way - as a born and raised San Franciscan, Timmy will never be forgotten nor beloved. I loved watching him play, and he (and Bochy) really changed my outlook on baseball, where excitement now hinged on every single pitch - not just the ones that got hit. Hope he is out there living his best life.
It's truly SAD & TRAGIC that the GIANTS' Great Nemesis/Rival/Frenemy Fernando Valenzuela passed away JUST before THE DODGERS are about to play in this year's World Series ... As a Lifelong GIANTS Fan, there is NO better Rivalry than GIANTS v. DODGERS . RESPECT 💪💪 !!!
Thanks for the great retrospective. I'na generation of pitchers I got to see play, Nolan Ryan, Clemens,Johnson, Kershaw. Tim will always be my favorite. He had heart and it was always on display. I wish him well.
In my opinion, Lincecum should be in the hall of fame. His greatness, while relatively short-lived, was so powerful that it needs to be recognized. I know the hall of fame is also about longevity, but for the heights that Lincecum reached, it warrants a HOF bid.
I remember watching him in 2012 and thinking "where does he get the power from?" Something had to give. Still deserves all the recognition possible for helping the Giants become relevant again.
Never followed Baseball closely... but was mesmerized the first time I saw him Pitch! The sheer chaos of his delivery being turned into pitching poetry is still magic to my eyes!
I've been preparing a long, 30-60 + minute long deep dive documentary on Tim Lincecum for a few months now. Your video did a good job summarizing the better aspects of his career, but the truth behind his downfall is not a short and simple one; it's one that was a perfect storm of heartbreak, luck, circumstance, illness, family, and even death. I've been a Giants fan since I moved to California, and Timmy was my all time favorite player, and always will be. To say he was nothing short of electric was an understatement, because when he played baseball, it was spectacular. No idea when my doc on him will be out(probably not for a bit tbh), but it's going to be VERY in depth and show the full picture on what really did happen to him. It's a long, complicated, and often misunderstood story, but it's one people need to know.
0:18 He did not “disappear without a trace.” Saying bizarrely untrue things at the beginning of your video makes us question everything you say afterwards.
I don't think bro is hating. Just pointing out a basic fact. Once you stretch the truth or flat out lie everything you say becomes questionabl. Unless you're a sheep. @@PraiseOnMyLips
@@PraiseOnMyLips Why does your ilk always think people are jealous? No, they're annoyed at the obvious manipulation people/channel use. By your comments, I can tell that you're one of those "I have no morals expect money/clips, manipulating people and being a smug a-holes when other adults point it out". You're right.. it is a RUclips thing, but that doesn't mean other adults can't point it out. That's why I said your "ilk" because the vast majority of adults IRL aren't like you.
One of my favorite pitchers to watch when he was in his prime. His form and delivery were incredible. Even though his injuries and lost form later in his career will cost him the HOF, 2 CYs and 3 WS is a career a lot of HOF pitchers would envy.
@@chasmeinecke4322 I'm NOT a big fan of the BBWOA. Writers and media members should NOT be the determinants of who gets elected to HoFs (including the pro Football HoF in Canton). Too much opportunity for cronyism and holding old grudges (and/or "boosting" players who schmooz and "butter up" the selector writers) IMO, the selectors should be a committee of players, owners, GMs, and members already elected to the HoF ... with perhaps some collateral INPUT from writers/media (but not the sole determining.voice).
No argument here. BBWOA is the same group that keeps Curt Schilling out because they don’t like his political views. It’s ridiculous. They shouldn’t be the sole voice who decides who gets in and left out.
@@chasmeinecke4322 Hey @chasmeinecke ... Thanks for that info. I didn't realize that they have CORRUPTLY CONTINUED to keep Curt "Bloody Sock" Schilling out of the HoF STILL. All because some leftist pinhead writers "don't like" his political views !!! Because on the merits of his playing career alone, he belongs in the HoF WITHOUT DISPUTE. Yes, I agree it's ridiculous, how Schilling has been blackballed, but beyond that, it's truly an OUTRAGE !!! These HYPOCRITES don't stop to realize that their far-LEFTIST CANCEL CULTURE is SO MUCH WORSE than the short-lived "McCarthy Era" that they constantly decry. Their actions are every bit as bad (and actually worse) than the 1950s actions and hearings they condemn ... so where does that leave them? But these people are so vicious that they simply don't care. Why is the modern Marxist "McCarthyism" worse? Because it's bad enough to have censored free speech and "punished" political views in the first place (which, in reality, was actually at least somewhat "understandable" for the dangerous Cold War times given the legitimate concerns/fears driven by the no-kidding FACTUAL REALITY that Communist doctrine had sworn to conquer the world and THERE WERE actual operative COMMUNISTS and COMMUNIST SYMPATHIZERS trying to undermine and subvert our Government and American way of life from within) ... but to INTENTIONALLY REPEAT (and massively expand) that unacceptable behavior is DISGUSTING and WICKED. It's so much worse because we supposedly now know better than to do that to people. We're supposed to evolve and learn from past mistakes as a society, not repeat and double down on them. There should no more be a repeat of "McCarthyism" than there should be a reinstitution of slavery or WW II era internment camps for American citizens !!!!!!! Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and those standards can NEVER change depending upon one's race, religion, etc. OR "political views." Finally, maybe the fans can force change in the HoF selection process by BOYCOTTING the HoF (which makes a TON of $$$$$$$ via tourist visits and overpriced merchandise sales) for as long as it takes to eliminate the BBWOA as the "deciders" of who gets enshrined or not. If money is what drives these greedy blankety-blanks at the end of the day, then perhaps they need to be hit in their bank account to force some long-overdue change. Despite their arrogance and hubris, I have a newsflash for the BBWOA: they are NOT the true guardians of the game of baseball. The fans are.
I'm a Dodgers fan but I loved watching Lincecum. He went out there and dominated without much fanfare, no showboating, he was just a pure pitcher for those years. And yeah, a different type of delivery but it really worked when he was on.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I used to work for the Giants on the outside of the ballpark and players lot during this period Tim was the coolest player of them all he would always take the time to say good morning
Tim did unbelievable in so little time what other great pitchers could not accomplish in their whole careers. He was truly that great. God bless you Tim Lincecum, wherever you may be.
I remember watching this dude pitch against the Braves. I remember being totally impressed with his pitching. I felt as though he was putting his entire body into every pitch. He had a good career
He won two Cy Young awards, three World Series, threw two no-hitters, and was a 4x All-Star. I would be very surprised if he doesn't eventually make it to the MLB Hall of Fame. I'm a bit perplexed at how you cast his career. Compared to the overwhelming majority of MLB pitchers, his is a fantastic career. Yet, you're making it seem like it was something other than that. I don't believe it's fair to cast the shadow of what-could've-been on a career like his. A lot of MLB pitchers would love to have achieved 1/10 of what he did. Given the odds and the outcome, his career was rather stellar in my eyes.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I'm a Yankees fan who's a huge huge huge fan on Timmy. I grew my hair out cause of bro and I'm not ashame to say that. I was 16 at the time lol. But this man in his prime was literally like watching DRose but in baseball. You're just mesmerized watching him play.
@@moebernstein1316 I wouldn't say all that. Dude won back to back Cy Youngs and actually produced in the playoffs. As an ace he won 2 chips. He won the 3rd when he was rapidly declining so he was dropped to 3rd or something of that sort in the rotation.
Is he actually missing ????? OR just some title to get attention ??? I'm big YANKEES FAN TOO .... FROM NY ...LONG ISLAND , JUSTOVED TO N.C. 6 MONYJS AGO ..... UGGHH I MISS NY !!!!!!
He's my favorite baseball player of all time. Thinking about him honestly a little emotional and nostalgic. The giants in 2010-2014 got me through some very difficult times in my early adult life. I watched them play everyday. Timmy and Matt Cain, I feel like I owe a debt of gratitude to, for what they did for this franchise and this fanbase.
I am thankful I got to see my team win the WS in my lifetime. Then I got to see them lose (just barely!!!) to the Cubs team thats broke their curse. Poetic and beautiful, true baseball lore/fantasy. Wish BB got one, thought we were gonna beat the Angels...
@@gabrielbotsford791 Oh, you own the team? WOW! Or you mean you got to see a team, that doesn't care who you are, win a championship and then sell you some merch?
Unfortunate true nature of sports. Hero today, gone tomorrow. Gotta accept that going in because they're more than happy to help you out. Thanks for the great memories of Timmy.
I’m born and raised in San Francisco and I grew up during those 2010-2014 World Series runs. Got to attend some games at the free gate at AT&T Park. Good times
Wjile sitting close to the field while watching Timmy pitch a gem I was flabbergasted at his flexibility and pitching mechanics. He just seemed impossibly flexible. How could such a relatively slight athlete have such ball speed and control? Then I did some research and came across an analysis that measured a pitchers stride, arm motion and angle And how low they were to the ground when delivering the ball to the plate. The result of the analysis is that there are only two pitchers in the modern era who were capable of contorting their bodies in such an extraordinary way. Tim and Sandy Kofax. That explained a lot. He was simply a very gifted athlete with a rare set of pitching skills. So much fun to watch.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Tim Lincecum played in the era right before social media really blew up. Honestly I miss those days I wish we could go back, however there are so many great players that were affected by that era who people have seemingly forgot this guy was extremely dominant two Cy Youngs and three championships this guy is Hall of Fame without a doubt. It shouldn't even be a question about it. Like I said if this guy was around the social media RUclips era of today he would have so much glaze on him it would be ridiculous he was that good for his time.
Met him once. Down to earth dude and the fact that I towered over him yet could never even dream to accomplish what he did, was truly inspiring. Dude was an absolute beast on the mound given his “small” (professional athlete-wise) frame. How he got that ball over 90mph is beyond me.
Love Timmy. I'm so glad my Giants drafted him and gave him 2 cy young's and *3 World Series rings. 2010-2014 was a hell of a ride for us. Wish we could get back to that.
From what I understand it was Tim who gave the 3 World Series ring to the Giants, not the other way around. He must have earned those Cy Young Awards as well.
Thanks for the video. Just the the thought of tim lincecum reminds of how i felt when the giants won the series in 2010. I thought i was going to die before i ever saw them win one for the city. I just wanted to point out that the pairing of lincecum with matt cain was unbelievable
Tim was such a huge part of the 2010 SF Giants Misfits team! I remember not believing that the team I followed my whole life, was actually World Champions! I sure do miss GM Brian Sabean as well!
He has been through a lot. He reached the height of his profession only to lose the ability to do what he did best through no fault of his own. Now losing his wife.
Timmy was who got me into watching baseball He was lights out when his command was on It's a shame his injury would end his career a bit short, but I will forever remember the Freak and the incredible run he made with the Giants Hope he is living his best life
he was healthy, if I remember correctly he developed degenerative hip disorder which is essentially a one and done deal in terms of not being able to pitch again
4 All Star's, 3 WS, 2 Cy Young's, 2 No-No's, and lead the league in strike outs 3 times. I still think he's gonna go into the Hall of Fame. Those are accomplishments many in the Hall don't have.
With baseball having so many good ol boys hanging out playing forever it was great having Tim. I'm a giants fan and watched him in the championship years that he was integral in. He's made my hall of fame.
He was pure SF Giants. To this day, he is still idolized. He was dominant in his day. Then something happened and he faded. We miss him and those days. He still holds some of the Giants all-time records.
i was not into baseball when i saw this guy pitch... and even i disliking everything from san francisco thought.. man this guy is so cool, i hope he gets to win wherever he goes... prime lincecum was in sane, i did not know he was injured years later, but i do hope he is doing well, god bless him, and thank you for giving us good memories
he shined so bright for such a short period of time. this is one of those players that people knew was special. he is what legends are made of. to heck with his career stats, anyone with half a brain cell knows he should be in the Hall
As a Dodger fan, he was amazing. I saw him pitch ONCE in LA. Man, the way the ball slapped the catcher's glove. I heard it loud and clear from the upper level!!
Growing up in Washington with Felix Hernandez pitching every fifth day, Lincecum is still my favorite pitcher in baseball over The King in a close second. He was so electric in his prime with a funky delivery and the ability to overpower anyone.
Im from WA to and Tim and Felix were electric to watch. Just wished SF had treated Tim more like the Mariners did Felix with pitch counts early on. Might not have mattered due to his hips. Tim gave 110% until he had no more left to give. HofF'r in my eyes.
I am born 1989 and raised in the Bay Area, and went to see all those World Series games. They were awesome to see him play at his finest, and at his lowest, he was still the best on the field and off the field a great mentor.
Well of course all of us Seattlites wanted him to since he went to school in Renton but let’s be honest Mariners really only had one AMAZINg season imho 1995. Edgar, Griffey, Johnson, Joey , Sojo, Buhner, come on now hands down!,, He went to Liberty High we went to Hazen! My oh my….. R.I.Peace Dave Niehaus. Best voice of Baseball
When I was a boy, I played Little League for about 12 years. The best team I was on were the Giants - we went 24 and 1. This was in 2012, so you better believe we all pretended we were Tim Lincecum on the mound!
To think his first championship win may have been an early sign since his ERA went up. It wasn't bad but compare to his 2009 season, it was a significant jump. He did rebounded in 2011 though his team gave him little to no run support, but then after that...
What a phenom. Passionate but humble. Small in stature but what a Giant on the mound. Thanks so much for the epic moments and finally bringing a championship to the Bay Area, not only that, but multiple!
i think it'll take a while but he'll 100% end up in the hall of fame. but they were right, his pitching style was a ticking time bomb. he was never going to have a long career the way he pitched but he got everything out of the time he had.
@@sirmonkey1985 He was not a ticking time bomb at all and there was nothing wrong with the way he pitched despite what the morons on the internet will say, his kind of injury is a pure coin flip, it happens even if you have perfect mechanics.
@@sirmonkey1985 unfortunately it’s gonna take a small miracle for him to get in to the HOF. He didn’t get enough votes on his first ballot appearance so that means he can’t appear on future ballots. You need at least 5% of votes in order to remain on future ballots and he only received about 2%
@@JohnandJules There are many scouts and GMs who passed on him when he was a prospect, predicting that he would not last more than a few years because of his style and mechanics. They were right.
I remember going with my parents to a Giants game in the fall of 2009, and I was excited because Lincecum was scheduled to start that day. I remember that we were playing San Diego. Only, when we got to the stadium, it was announced that Lincecum was scratched from the line-up, due to a back injury. In his place, the Giants would start a brand new pitcher who had been freshly called up from the minors, and who would make his debut in the major leagues in that game. His name: Madison Bumgarner. Though we were dissappointed, little did we know that we were actually watching a new pitching legend being born. That was a fun time to be a Giants fan for sure!
He almost made me try out for pitcher, practiced all summer and never even played in my life just found him on RUclips and watched his highlights and threw at my bow target
I lived in the NW during his rise in Washington, throwing 97mph in colleges, dominating but that violent delivery wrecked that arm. His control and the break was insane to watch.
@@mysticbeing6768 I do, his throwing action even in college when getting scouted was scene as something that could cause issues to his arm/delivery later in his career. Which it did. I watched him in college and in the pros, used to live near. You don’t know your ball:)
As someone that grew up in the Bay Area, let me say that when he was on the Giants, everyone loved the guy. Even when he sucked post-2009, everyone still liked to see him play. I think I still see some Lincecum shirts and jerseys when I go to Giants games these days.
Really kind of Reminds me of Mark "The Bird" Fidrych! Burned very Bright then Burned out Very Fast! Tooo much Strain on his Shoulder and Elbow! Really Nice Guy! Sad Story Really! Hope his Arm and All Recovers so he can have A Normal Post Baseball Life
I lived in SF from 06-17, and it was an amazing time for Giants fans. I could take the trolly to the park and did so fairly often. I recall a game early in Tim's career watching him pitch along with some customers of mine from Japan. They were mightily impressed and would exclaim "Wah!" as the scoreboard mph was steadily up in the high 90's and hitters were mowed down.
Lived in the Bay Area and got to see him pitch 6 or 7 times. His pitching style was a contributing factor in his injury with that leg kick he did. He was awesome to watch.
Timmy hit on my girlfriend of the time at a party during his hey day which I consider an honor (mostly cuz she rejected him). We got to hang out with him a couple of times and he was super chill. Those Cy Young and World Series years were golden. You can see us in the Philly portion of this video!
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The last word of every sentence you say it longer and lower wow how annoying and stupid
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I was never going to make the MLB but I played from 6 years old until 18 years old and pitched most of those years. When I didn't pitch for my high school I pitched for my winter league team. I belonged to THREE TEAMS every year. I was a starting pitcher and I would start more than one day in a row. My worst was 3 days, but I had a lot of days where I pitched consecutive days. I am not a lot older than Linsecum, but back then it was not the same as it is now. We were overused. My shoulder finally gave out my senior year of High School and I was done pitching for the rest of my life. I can still pitch, but I can go about 10-20 hard pitches before I start feeling tightness and pain.
Science was not there back then. I have had two shoulder surgeries and an elbow surgery (going to have another to clean the elbow up again in 2025). But we were WAY overused. Especially the good ones. I was decent, but I was never drafted like most of my team was even though only 1 played for the MLB (Jason McDonald for the A's). I wasn't drafted because I was damaged goods. I would have loved to play in the minor league. Even just for a year or two. 5 teammates at my high school played at least one minor league season. I think 8 were drafted, and three of them went to college and never bothered. There weren't the bonuses like you see today. College was more important than making 10k playing in the minors back in 1995.
His wife passed away from cancer in 2022.
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I'm good friends with Tim, known him since freshman year of high school ... We were at Whistler a few months ago, it was the first time I've seen him in awhile, and he's happier now than he's ever been. He was so burned out by the end of his career, and when he finally retired, he just wanted to be normal. Great dude who puts his family first, and hasn't changed since we were 14.
He’s happier than he’s ever been? His wife died from breast cancer 2 years ago.
Great to hear!
@@nickmaynard9193It's called context mate, the guy simply means in terms of career and fulfillment. It is possible to be happy after the loss of a spouse you know. Stop looking for any chance to shit on things.
@@nickmaynard9193Losing someone you love is tough yes, but as long you lives you must try to live and enjoy every bit of life, there are people close that still love and all you can do to make good memories. We all must go someday. Remember that.
@ I don’t think I could do this life without my wife. I hope Timmy is better off than I would be. Truly wouldn’t wish that loss on anyone.
He didn't disappear... he played 10 seasons and won 4 world series + mvp for the giants. He'll of a career.
So true, he accomplished so much
Cy Young's
@@jamespage4991 Best pitcher in the National League means a whole lot.
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Because of all of that, Hall of Fame should be open to him.
Tim was a phenomenal pitcher. I’m by no means a SF Giants fan, but you cannot deny Tim’s greatness. I’m sorry for his health issues and the loss of his wife. I hope he’s doing well. God bless him!
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Tim was a great pitcher, but an even better human being. My family ran into him at a restaurant in Oakland in 2015. He was really kind to our children and when we asked for our check the waitress told us that Tim paid for it on his way out.
Same
Wow! Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
@@LetJesus_intoyour_life bla bla bla
Tim Lincecum was absolutely mind blowing to watch back in the day. He was Hall of Fame material. Just sad that the guy got hurt, but, anyone whoever saw the guy pitch in his prime will never forget Tim Lincecum.
Back to back cy young awards! 2 no hitters, 3 championships! How does he not get in?
@@jasonv2323 he may one day get in on the veteran's vote, but the baseball writers are too snobbish and stuck in traditions to vote him in, because he didn't have the career longevity.
Tim was outstanding and he did great things. Even as a Met fan all one could do is admire him. His tenacity was awesome.
As a dodger fan... Tim was a thorn in dodgers side. He was a good pitcher. Maybe the last of the true pitchers. Now nobody pitches a complete game. Maybe he could have gone further if he was on a pitch count and taken out after a few innings. Who knows 🤷♂️ .
@@bigdanny64 Yes. Hind-sight is 20-20. I believe its very likely that he would have lasted a lot longer if they had limited his pitch count.
I met him in San Diego when I was working at the Omni hotel. One of the nicest ball players I've met. Took time to talk to me about my Filipino heritage and he shared his. I'm a Padres fan but my interaction with Tim gave me much love for the Giants.
How many MLB players have you met?
@@vanleeuwenhoekwell, the Hotel is connected to Petco Park. A lot of players would come through or stay at the hotel. So I met a lot. But nothing but small interactions.
That's pretty cool.
Two Cy Young awards. Enough said. Hall of Fame material
I agree; he's one of THE nicest and most humble athlete I ever met!
I went to a giants v marlins game in Miami. I was one of the first in the stadium and I saw him warming up and yelled “big time Timmy Jim,” he laughed and threw me a ball. I caught it whilst FaceTiming my mom. I still have said ball.
Dope memory!
Awesome!
That's so sick dude
You know you dropped that ball he threw..😉🤣
..just like when I had floor seats to a Jazz v Hornets game when Dale Curry threw me a ball while I was standing a step behind the baseline 3pt line..he told me to shoot it..I took two bounces, squared up and shot it then I yelled “that’s drawers”..I air-balled the damn thing about 2’ short…but it was on line the whole way..!!😬
@@toddbainter1606 I did not drop the ball he threw. I was close to him. He was in right field and I was at the wall. I played baseball for 10+ years. I got a ball off the bat of Miguel tejada that I didn’t catch but Jobs Chamberlain tossed it to me just for my dad to throw me out of the way to catch it. Why would I lie about that 😂
I always knew the kid from “Dazed and Confused” would go on to achieve great pitcher status!
🤣🤣🤣
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
@@JOSHGBIB808 umm I always wondered what Ronnie Radke of falling in reverse did before music ..
Longevity is just one way to measure greatness. You can never take away what he was for the time he was dominant. He might not make the "Hall of Fame" but nobody that was alive and a baseball fan at the time will ever forget his name. Congrats on a marvelous career Tim, from a Mets fan
His build was just too slight to last long pitching as he did. He's okay now.
A cautionary tale about a man who flew too close to the sun.
Is The Rube in the hall of fame? Being in the hall of fame is a lot like winning at the Oscars.
Longevity is the only way to measure it. Otherwise, every Jeremy Lin in sports would end up in the HOF.
When he was on top you didn't want to face him. Not many could ever do what he did !
Big Time Timmy Jim!!! Man, just seeing him brings me back to those days and i cant help but smile. He and Matt Cain were arguably one of the more underrated top end rotation duo's of all time. Those two were the creators of Giants "Torture ball".
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I always wondered what happened to him. I'm not even a SF fan but really liked him and enjoyed watching him pitch. I had no idea Tim had such health struggles and about losing his wife. I pray he has a great support system and is doing well. He really was a phenom and seemed like a good guy.
I hated it when even Bruce or a coach or any announcer or player would call him Timmy.....I'm happy he got a chance to shine.
Tim was my late brother's name, and Timmy was his nickname by many of his friends. I hope Lincecum is able to overcome his personal traumas and find happiness.
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Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
i think its cooler and humbler to see ppl who know they have a gift and still are humble 🙏🏽✊🏽
Going from World Series rings and being at the top of the league, to being plagued by injuries and personal life tragedies (Lincecum's wife, Cristin Coleman, was a schoolteacher and principal. She died of cancer in June 2022 at age 38.) That level of high to low has to be tough on anyone, hopefully he's got the resources and a good circle of positive influences around him to be able to cope.
Very good point. Happiness and sadness don’t exist independently. Look at how messed up child stars become.
Absolutely heartbreaking, plus I read his brother died in 2018 at age 37. I hope Tim is doing well.
yeah, his older brother did pass away. I met his brother a couple times. one of those times he was talking about how they had gotten into it at a holiday dinner. Sean had troubles, and having a rich and famous younger brother played a big part in that.
@@bobbyjones7609 dang. Hate to hear that.
Alcohol cures this kind of pain. It's why God allowed fruits to ferment.
This guy was amazing. Saw a live game in Petco park against SF. He pitched a NO Hitter game. Everyone was on their feet for the last two innings with a standing ovation after the game. Thanks Tim for creating that rare moment and I am blessed to have witnessed your accomplishment.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
@LetJesus_intoyour_lifeYou should realize that by shoving your religious rhetoric down others throats you are achieving the opposite of what you want
tim is one of those guys who got everything he could out of what he had, amazing run for the giants, tim was a huge key to their success.
Yep, a smaller guy who really left it all out on the field. What a talent!
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
As Giants fan we still got love for Timmy. He helped the Giants get to 3 Championships even if his game fell off. He will be forever Giant.
The stadium went nuts when he appeared for Bochy's retirement after being gone for so long. SF should retire his number as soon it's official, easily my favorite pitcher of all time
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
He had an amazing career & brought so much joy to Giants fans. I didn't think he disappeared, but rather retired. It was so sad hearing his wife died of cancer a few years back, leaving him a single father. I hope he & his children are living their best lives & I'd really like to hear that he's happy & healthy.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
@@LetJesus_intoyour_life weirdo! Quit stalking me
I see Tim Lincecum, I click. I'm a simple man.
being a man lets us enjoy the simple things…like reminiscing about absolutely legendary freak athletes
Me too I have a big Fathead of Tim Lincecum on my childhood bedroom wall
Same. He was incredible
Everytime brother
Dude was a freak
One of the best pitchers i’ve seen deal in over 60 years. Highly competitive, he dominated the opposition with his “angry” delivery and great stuff. His delivery and mechanics, while allowing him to succeed, also contributed to his shortened career.
Miss this guy man, thank you for the WS wins
San Francisco Giants Stadium California USA .
The old white dude smoking a cig outside the stadium shook my hand and thanked me for being LE. I said my pleasure. I asked him for his name and he replied, Lincecum. I’m Tim’s dad.
He’s pitching today.
Thanks for the memories Tim!
Great story man.
That’s very cool
LE? What's that stand for?
@@ramos6784 law enforcement
@ law enforcement
As a lifelong Giants fan, I miss the days of Tim. Let Timmy Smoke!! ❤🔥
He did things many of us could only dream of.
I pray that he is at Peace wherever he is.
Well Done young Man, well Done.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
@LetJesus_intoyour_life Amen and Amen
I love Our Lord Jesus, and His Holy Family too. Viva Cristo Rey
Tim LIncecum is a Legend and will always be. Thanks for giving the Giants the excitement and Legendary wins! A Hall of Famer for sure!
110-89 with a 3.74 ish era in his career sadly isn’t HOF numbers. Love big time Timmy but the plague of injuries cutting his career short will ultimately cause him to never sniff the HOF.
Holy cow….. thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane, I was 10 when I first saw him and he became my favorite baseball player of all time. I loved the way he pitched
I thought this vid would be about how he disappeared from all public life in general. But either way - as a born and raised San Franciscan, Timmy will never be forgotten nor beloved. I loved watching him play, and he (and Bochy) really changed my outlook on baseball, where excitement now hinged on every single pitch - not just the ones that got hit. Hope he is out there living his best life.
His wife died back in 2022 from cancer.. Very sad.
He was one of those pitchers that I truly enjoyed watching.. Talented and entertaining for sure.
I'm a Dodger fan, and I have to say it was great watching him pitch. The kershaw v lincecum games were awesome!
True. I spent all 2011 in the US and got to see a few of those.
Yeah I remember watching one of those games. Pure talent!!
It's truly SAD & TRAGIC that the GIANTS' Great Nemesis/Rival/Frenemy Fernando Valenzuela passed away JUST before THE DODGERS are about to play in this year's World Series ...
As a Lifelong GIANTS Fan, there is NO better Rivalry than GIANTS v. DODGERS .
RESPECT 💪💪 !!!
@@WalterKrueger-ig3nv they also played in recent years so he should've seen that
that's like the Lebron vs Curry of the pitching world
Thanks for the great retrospective.
I'na generation of pitchers I got to see play, Nolan Ryan, Clemens,Johnson, Kershaw. Tim will always be my favorite. He had heart and it was always on display. I wish him well.
Last time I heard from Tim his wife had passed away 😢! My condolences to him and his family.
and youd know he'd trade every award and ring for her back
@@Matt-cv6on Damn that was so funny bro!
@@Matt-cv6on you've got to be a bot, right? there's no way a real person lacks that much decency and empathy
@@jeffreylee4665 To say nothing of the response 'so funny bro'.
lmao you heard wrong
In my opinion, Lincecum should be in the hall of fame. His greatness, while relatively short-lived, was so powerful that it needs to be recognized. I know the hall of fame is also about longevity, but for the heights that Lincecum reached, it warrants a HOF bid.
I remember watching him in 2012 and thinking "where does he get the power from?" Something had to give. Still deserves all the recognition possible for helping the Giants become relevant again.
yeah, I read a reporter who said Lincecum's delivery,....."..... Was like watching a large man stepping over a mud puddle."
It was obvious when you watched him that he could not keep his pitching up forever. Just watching him pitch makes my arm hurt.
After the 2011 season he told the press he was switching up his strength-training to do more jogging instead 😮
Killed me to hear
Same can be said about Chris Sale. Physically not that imposing but probably two of the most mentally tough individuals to ever play the game .
Never followed Baseball closely... but was mesmerized the first time I saw him Pitch! The sheer chaos of his delivery being turned into pitching poetry is still magic to my eyes!
Poor guy i don't know him but he has all my respect . He has heart i respect that . Hope he is doing good though
Tim was a regular in the offseason at a restaurant I managed. Humble and Kind are the words I would use to describe him.
I've been preparing a long, 30-60 + minute long deep dive documentary on Tim Lincecum for a few months now. Your video did a good job summarizing the better aspects of his career, but the truth behind his downfall is not a short and simple one; it's one that was a perfect storm of heartbreak, luck, circumstance, illness, family, and even death. I've been a Giants fan since I moved to California, and Timmy was my all time favorite player, and always will be. To say he was nothing short of electric was an understatement, because when he played baseball, it was spectacular.
No idea when my doc on him will be out(probably not for a bit tbh), but it's going to be VERY in depth and show the full picture on what really did happen to him. It's a long, complicated, and often misunderstood story, but it's one people need to know.
Can't wait!
A true Freak. Good luck on your doc 👍🏼
Dont forget to add some Brian Wilson antics in there as well. That duo off the field was hilarious
Shots Fired!
lookin forward to it bro
0:18 He did not “disappear without a trace.” Saying bizarrely untrue things at the beginning of your video makes us question everything you say afterwards.
Calm down bro. Dont hate on a RUclipsr that is doing something you wish you did.
I don't think bro is hating. Just pointing out a basic fact. Once you stretch the truth or flat out lie everything you say becomes questionabl. Unless you're a sheep. @@PraiseOnMyLips
@@PraiseOnMyLips Why does your ilk always think people are jealous?
No, they're annoyed at the obvious manipulation people/channel use. By your comments, I can tell that you're one of those "I have no morals expect money/clips, manipulating people and being a smug a-holes when other adults point it out".
You're right.. it is a RUclips thing, but that doesn't mean other adults can't point it out.
That's why I said your "ilk" because the vast majority of adults IRL aren't like you.
Agree. Click bait.
I'm sure he's not wishing he was a click baiting lying asshole @@PraiseOnMyLips
One of my favorite pitchers to watch when he was in his prime. His form and delivery were incredible. Even though his injuries and lost form later in his career will cost him the HOF, 2 CYs and 3 WS is a career a lot of HOF pitchers would envy.
It "SHOULDN'T" cost him the HoF. He was SO ELITE and DOMINANT in his prime; it should not matter that he didn't have longevity.
I totally agree but unfortunately that’s not how the BBWOA look at it when they vote. He may eventually get in by committee years later.
@@chasmeinecke4322 I'm NOT a big fan of the BBWOA. Writers and media members should NOT be the determinants of who gets elected to HoFs (including the pro Football HoF in Canton). Too much opportunity for cronyism and holding old grudges (and/or "boosting" players who schmooz and "butter up" the selector writers) IMO, the selectors should be a committee of players, owners, GMs, and members already elected to the HoF ... with perhaps some collateral INPUT from writers/media (but not the sole determining.voice).
No argument here. BBWOA is the same group that keeps Curt Schilling out because they don’t like his political views. It’s ridiculous. They shouldn’t be the sole voice who decides who gets in and left out.
@@chasmeinecke4322 Hey @chasmeinecke ... Thanks for that info. I didn't realize that they have CORRUPTLY CONTINUED to keep Curt "Bloody Sock" Schilling out of the HoF STILL. All because some leftist pinhead writers "don't like" his political views !!! Because on the merits of his playing career alone, he belongs in the HoF WITHOUT DISPUTE. Yes, I agree it's ridiculous, how Schilling has been blackballed, but beyond that, it's truly an OUTRAGE !!! These HYPOCRITES don't stop to realize that their far-LEFTIST CANCEL CULTURE is SO MUCH WORSE than the short-lived "McCarthy Era" that they constantly decry. Their actions are every bit as bad (and actually worse) than the 1950s actions and hearings they condemn ... so where does that leave them? But these people are so vicious that they simply don't care.
Why is the modern Marxist "McCarthyism" worse? Because it's bad enough to have censored free speech and "punished" political views in the first place (which, in reality, was actually at least somewhat "understandable" for the dangerous Cold War times given the legitimate concerns/fears driven by the no-kidding FACTUAL REALITY that Communist doctrine had sworn to conquer the world and THERE WERE actual operative COMMUNISTS and COMMUNIST SYMPATHIZERS trying to undermine and subvert our Government and American way of life from within) ... but to INTENTIONALLY REPEAT (and massively expand) that unacceptable behavior is DISGUSTING and WICKED. It's so much worse because we supposedly now know better than to do that to people. We're supposed to evolve and learn from past mistakes as a society, not repeat and double down on them. There should no more be a repeat of "McCarthyism" than there should be a reinstitution of slavery or WW II era internment camps for American citizens !!!!!!! Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and those standards can NEVER change depending upon one's race, religion, etc. OR "political views."
Finally, maybe the fans can force change in the HoF selection process by BOYCOTTING the HoF (which makes a TON of $$$$$$$ via tourist visits and overpriced merchandise sales) for as long as it takes to eliminate the BBWOA as the "deciders" of who gets enshrined or not. If money is what drives these greedy blankety-blanks at the end of the day, then perhaps they need to be hit in their bank account to force some long-overdue change. Despite their arrogance and hubris, I have a newsflash for the BBWOA: they are NOT the true guardians of the game of baseball. The fans are.
he was an amazing get in fantasy baseball for 4 years lol. it was a joy to watch him in his prime. absolutely electric.
I'm a Dodgers fan but I loved watching Lincecum. He went out there and dominated without much fanfare, no showboating, he was just a pure pitcher for those years. And yeah, a different type of delivery but it really worked when he was on.
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I used to work for the Giants on the outside of the ballpark and players lot during this period Tim was the coolest player of them all he would always take the time to say good morning
Tim did unbelievable in so little time what other great pitchers could not accomplish in their whole careers. He was truly that great. God bless you Tim Lincecum, wherever you may be.
1:33 ..." Despite growing concerns about his size..." 👏👏👏
That 2010 post season run was unbelievable. He dominated so hard and his movement was crazy.
I remember watching this dude pitch against the Braves. I remember being totally impressed with his pitching. I felt as though he was putting his entire body into every pitch. He had a good career
He won two Cy Young awards, three World Series, threw two no-hitters, and was a 4x All-Star. I would be very surprised if he doesn't eventually make it to the MLB Hall of Fame.
I'm a bit perplexed at how you cast his career. Compared to the overwhelming majority of MLB pitchers, his is a fantastic career. Yet, you're making it seem like it was something other than that. I don't believe it's fair to cast the shadow of what-could've-been on a career like his. A lot of MLB pitchers would love to have achieved 1/10 of what he did. Given the odds and the outcome, his career was rather stellar in my eyes.
Exactly
Sorry but he have a great short runnimg,but a 110-89 and 3.74 era is not a HOF
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I watched Tim pitch from start to finish. Bittersweet is all I can think of to define his amazing Career.
I'm a Yankees fan who's a huge huge huge fan on Timmy. I grew my hair out cause of bro and I'm not ashame to say that. I was 16 at the time lol. But this man in his prime was literally like watching DRose but in baseball. You're just mesmerized watching him play.
He’s just a worst prime version of deGrom
@@moebernstein1316 I wouldn't say all that. Dude won back to back Cy Youngs and actually produced in the playoffs. As an ace he won 2 chips. He won the 3rd when he was rapidly declining so he was dropped to 3rd or something of that sort in the rotation.
Is he actually missing ????? OR just some title to get attention ???
I'm big YANKEES FAN TOO .... FROM NY ...LONG ISLAND , JUSTOVED TO N.C. 6 MONYJS AGO ..... UGGHH I MISS NY !!!!!!
I loved the long hair and was disappointed when he cut it short. Nevertheless, as a White Sox fan (no jokes please) I'm enjoyed watching him pitch.
@@beukeboom3879 not missing like kidnapped, but missing like he fell off from the baseball world.
Two Cy Young Awards and two championships and people act like the guy doesn't deserve to be in the HOF.
Lol so basically you think another 500 pitchers should be eligible? HOF has no meaning now.
He's my favorite baseball player of all time. Thinking about him honestly a little emotional and nostalgic. The giants in 2010-2014 got me through some very difficult times in my early adult life. I watched them play everyday. Timmy and Matt Cain, I feel like I owe a debt of gratitude to, for what they did for this franchise and this fanbase.
I am thankful I got to see my team win the WS in my lifetime. Then I got to see them lose (just barely!!!) to the Cubs team thats broke their curse. Poetic and beautiful, true baseball lore/fantasy. Wish BB got one, thought we were gonna beat the Angels...
Yeah he didn't cause drama like barry bonds didn't complain or come out with a nasty attitude when his career was in a deline
If watching grown men play a kids game got you through hard times... you were probably not doing enough to improve your life.
@@gabrielbotsford791 Oh, you own the team? WOW! Or you mean you got to see a team, that doesn't care who you are, win a championship and then sell you some merch?
Awesome man. We never know what will pick up our spirits until we need it. Hope you're doing better today. Peace ✌️
Being a Dodger fan I didn’t like facing him . Dude was an absolute beast
Unfortunate true nature of sports. Hero today, gone tomorrow. Gotta accept that going in because they're more than happy to help you out.
Thanks for the great memories of Timmy.
100 million dollars says he is doing just fine and could care less about fans.
0:35 my God his delivery is EXACTLY like his Father's! Like carbon copy, I love it! 💕👍
I’m born and raised in San Francisco and I grew up during those 2010-2014 World Series runs. Got to attend some games at the free gate at AT&T Park. Good times
Wjile sitting close to the field while watching Timmy pitch a gem I was flabbergasted at his flexibility and pitching mechanics. He just seemed impossibly flexible. How could such a relatively slight athlete have such ball speed and control? Then I did some research and came across an analysis that measured a pitchers stride, arm motion and angle And how low they were to the ground when delivering the ball to the plate. The result of the analysis is that there are only two pitchers in the modern era who were capable of contorting their bodies in such an extraordinary way. Tim and Sandy Kofax. That explained a lot. He was simply a very gifted athlete with a rare set of pitching skills. So much fun to watch.
We Need A ESPN 30 For 30 TIM LINCECUM!!!!
Perc 30 for 30 on Timmy!!
If it’s on ESPN, hardly anyone would watch.
Sin separates us from God, but through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, we're offered forgiveness and a restored relationship with God if we repent and believe on Him.
John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. 18 The one who believes in Him is not judged; the one who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Tim, you were FANTASTIC! So sorry about what happened to you. This Braves fan still thinks you're great. You were truly a great competitor.
Tim Lincecum played in the era right before social media really blew up. Honestly I miss those days I wish we could go back, however there are so many great players that were affected by that era who people have seemingly forgot this guy was extremely dominant two Cy Youngs and three championships this guy is Hall of Fame without a doubt. It shouldn't even be a question about it. Like I said if this guy was around the social media RUclips era of today he would have so much glaze on him it would be ridiculous he was that good for his time.
I'm a diehard Giants and Tim Lincecum stan for life, but oh God, MLB Instagram would be just insufferable
Not ganna lie ppl were lowkey glazing him whenci was in high school i barely watched baseball but everyone knew who Lintecum 💦💦was lol obviously
too short of a career to be HOF.
@@MatthewClearyIII Yep.
So what happened?
Met him once. Down to earth dude and the fact that I towered over him yet could never even dream to accomplish what he did, was truly inspiring. Dude was an absolute beast on the mound given his “small” (professional athlete-wise) frame. How he got that ball over 90mph is beyond me.
Love Timmy. I'm so glad my Giants drafted him and gave him 2 cy young's and *3 World Series rings. 2010-2014 was a hell of a ride for us. Wish we could get back to that.
3 rings
@@jamesBrian-lu4kjyeah, I was gonna say, "Wasn't it three rings!!?! Didn't we say, "It's an 'even year!"
From what I understand it was Tim who gave the 3 World Series ring to the Giants, not the other way around. He must have earned those Cy Young Awards as well.
All Giants fans do, one would hope.
Thanks for the video. Just the the thought of tim lincecum reminds of how i felt when the giants won the series in 2010. I thought i was going to die before i ever saw them win one for the city. I just wanted to point out that the pairing of lincecum with matt cain was unbelievable
Tim was such a huge part of the 2010 SF Giants Misfits team! I remember not believing that the team I followed my whole life, was actually World Champions! I sure do miss GM Brian Sabean as well!
Growing up as a Padres fan, i got to watch this freak beat us up with no remorse pretty often. One of the best primes of all time.
He has been through a lot. He reached the height of his profession only to lose the ability to do what he did best through no fault of his own. Now losing his wife.
Timmy was who got me into watching baseball
He was lights out when his command was on
It's a shame his injury would end his career a bit short, but I will forever remember the Freak and the incredible run he made with the Giants
Hope he is living his best life
Growing up I always tried to mimic his pitching mechanics lol wish he stayed healthy.
he was healthy, if I remember correctly he developed degenerative hip disorder which is essentially a one and done deal in terms of not being able to pitch again
@@zephyrirons4658what do u think unhealthy means?
@@zephyrirons4658ya dont think his mechanics helped
Did the same while going through a growth spurt.
Spine still has a curve in it, hips f'd. Thanks Timmy!
@@zephyrirons4658eh... I say mechanics.
I fucked up my hips the same way copying him in high school while I was growing.
4 All Star's, 3 WS, 2 Cy Young's, 2 No-No's, and lead the league in strike outs 3 times. I still think he's gonna go into the Hall of Fame. Those are accomplishments many in the Hall don't have.
Giants fan here. Lincecum literally carried the team to WS victory. First in SF.
Similar thing happened to Bumgarner.
Yeah, I remember the year that Bumgarner literally pitched. It seemed like three or four the games I don’t remember that they had.
Yeah it was such a nasty duo i will never forget those 2010 teams
Let us not forget the pairing with Matt cain. That was the one two punch of the giants in 2010 and 2012
@@jtreginald3620 yeah matt cain that perfect game was legendary
With baseball having so many good ol boys hanging out playing forever it was great having Tim. I'm a giants fan and watched him in the championship years that he was integral in. He's made my hall of fame.
I read in an interview that he was straight edge and very into punk/hardcore music and it made me like him even more lol
Gay
@@BabyJesus66 whoa man you're so edgy
One of my favorite pitchers of all time. I’ll never forget those early 2010’s run the giants did.
He was pure SF Giants. To this day, he is still idolized. He was dominant in his day. Then something happened and he faded. We miss him and those days. He still holds some of the Giants all-time records.
yeah, help me! what records does Lincecum hold!!?!
@@samuelmoulds1016 Just look it up. 2008 had the all time strike out record for the Giants. And so much more.
i was not into baseball when i saw this guy pitch... and even i disliking everything from san francisco thought.. man this guy is so cool, i hope he gets to win wherever he goes... prime lincecum was in sane, i did not know he was injured years later, but i do hope he is doing well, god bless him, and thank you for giving us good memories
he shined so bright for such a short period of time. this is one of those players that people knew was special. he is what legends are made of. to heck with his career stats, anyone with half a brain cell knows he should be in the Hall
As a Dodger fan, he was amazing. I saw him pitch ONCE in LA. Man, the way the ball slapped the catcher's glove. I heard it loud and clear from the upper level!!
Growing up in Washington with Felix Hernandez pitching every fifth day, Lincecum is still my favorite pitcher in baseball over The King in a close second. He was so electric in his prime with a funky delivery and the ability to overpower anyone.
Im from WA to and Tim and Felix were electric to watch. Just wished SF had treated Tim more like the Mariners did Felix with pitch counts early on. Might not have mattered due to his hips. Tim gave 110% until he had no more left to give. HofF'r in my eyes.
I am born 1989 and raised in the Bay Area, and went to see all those World Series games. They were awesome to see him play at his finest, and at his lowest, he was still the best on the field and off the field a great mentor.
Tim grew up in Renton, WA, and is a legend.
did you wish he was a mariner ?
Well of course all of us Seattlites wanted him to since he went to school in Renton but let’s be honest Mariners really only had one AMAZINg season imho 1995. Edgar, Griffey, Johnson, Joey , Sojo, Buhner, come on now hands down!,, He went to Liberty High we went to Hazen! My oh my….. R.I.Peace Dave Niehaus. Best voice of Baseball
When I was a boy, I played Little League for about 12 years. The best team I was on were the Giants - we went 24 and 1. This was in 2012, so you better believe we all pretended we were Tim Lincecum on the mound!
To think his first championship win may have been an early sign since his ERA went up. It wasn't bad but compare to his 2009 season, it was a significant jump.
He did rebounded in 2011 though his team gave him little to no run support, but then after that...
What a phenom. Passionate but humble. Small in stature but what a Giant on the mound. Thanks so much for the epic moments and finally bringing a championship to the Bay Area, not only that, but multiple!
I still say he belongs in the Hall of Fame! If not for his pitching, then for being the coolest guy in baseball.
Back to back cy young’s, 2 no hitters, 3 titles should get a pitcher in regardless of anything else!
i think it'll take a while but he'll 100% end up in the hall of fame. but they were right, his pitching style was a ticking time bomb. he was never going to have a long career the way he pitched but he got everything out of the time he had.
@@sirmonkey1985 He was not a ticking time bomb at all and there was nothing wrong with the way he pitched despite what the morons on the internet will say, his kind of injury is a pure coin flip, it happens even if you have perfect mechanics.
@@sirmonkey1985 unfortunately it’s gonna take a small miracle for him to get in to the HOF. He didn’t get enough votes on his first ballot appearance so that means he can’t appear on future ballots. You need at least 5% of votes in order to remain on future ballots and he only received about 2%
@@JohnandJules There are many scouts and GMs who passed on him when he was a prospect, predicting that he would not last more than a few years because of his style and mechanics. They were right.
I remember going with my parents to a Giants game in the fall of 2009, and I was excited because Lincecum was scheduled to start that day. I remember that we were playing San Diego. Only, when we got to the stadium, it was announced that Lincecum was scratched from the line-up, due to a back injury. In his place, the Giants would start a brand new pitcher who had been freshly called up from the minors, and who would make his debut in the major leagues in that game. His name: Madison Bumgarner. Though we were dissappointed, little did we know that we were actually watching a new pitching legend being born. That was a fun time to be a Giants fan for sure!
It's kind of heartbreaking, but he achieved a lot. He had a run that many would never see.
He almost made me try out for pitcher, practiced all summer and never even played in my life just found him on RUclips and watched his highlights and threw at my bow target
I lived in the NW during his rise in Washington, throwing 97mph in colleges, dominating but that violent delivery wrecked that arm. His control and the break was insane to watch.
lol violent? You mean getting down the mound and getting closer to the batter? You don’t know what you’re talking about
@@mysticbeing6768 I do, his throwing action even in college when getting scouted was scene as something that could cause issues to his arm/delivery later in his career. Which it did. I watched him in college and in the pros, used to live near. You don’t know your ball:)
@@SO-if3ynI watched him as well. I’m from Washington state. Keep being ignorant 😊
played college baseball. Growing up, I loved watching him pitch. Legend
He was a supernova. His Stars burned bright. One does not need to have a 20 or 30 year career. There is nothing else to prove.
Better to have a higher peak than a long career imo
🏆🏆🏆 3x World Series champion.
Kershaw has 1/2 of one LOL
Suck it LA
As someone that grew up in the Bay Area, let me say that when he was on the Giants, everyone loved the guy. Even when he sucked post-2009, everyone still liked to see him play. I think I still see some Lincecum shirts and jerseys when I go to Giants games these days.
Really kind of Reminds me of Mark "The Bird" Fidrych! Burned very Bright then Burned out Very Fast! Tooo much Strain on his Shoulder and Elbow! Really Nice Guy! Sad Story Really! Hope his Arm and All Recovers so he can have A Normal Post Baseball Life
I lived in SF from 06-17, and it was an amazing time for Giants fans. I could take the trolly to the park and did so fairly often. I recall a game early in Tim's career watching him pitch along with some customers of mine from Japan. They were mightily impressed and would exclaim "Wah!" as the scoreboard mph was steadily up in the high 90's and hitters were mowed down.
Always wished my Mariners would’ve drafted him
Damn, talk about “better to burn out than fade away.” Dude just gave his all, reached the peak, and was done.
I'm pretty sure he still pitches. I believe that he and I are both in the roster pool for the Filipino National Team.
Mabuhay Ang Philippines😃
Dude had 3x chips, 2x Cy Young, and 2x no-hitters. Every pitcher would love to have his career.
I hope Tim is doing well. Best wishes!
Lived in the Bay Area and got to see him pitch 6 or 7 times. His pitching style was a contributing factor in his injury with that leg kick he did. He was awesome to watch.
Timmy hit on my girlfriend of the time at a party during his hey day which I consider an honor (mostly cuz she rejected him). We got to hang out with him a couple of times and he was super chill. Those Cy Young and World Series years were golden. You can see us in the Philly portion of this video!