Lincecum responded. In his rookie season, he started 24 games and posted a solid 4.00 ERA. However, he took a major step forward the next season as he established himself as one of MLB’s best. He went 18-5 in 2008, posting a standout 2.62 ERA with a league-leading 265 strikeouts.

Did Tim Lincecum pitch in the All Star Game?

Consecutive Cy Young Awards (2008–2009) Lincecum was on the cover of the July 7, 2008, issue of Sports Illustrated, and on July 6, he was selected to play in his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game. However, he was hospitalized the day of the game due to flu-like symptoms and was unavailable to pitch.

What happened to Tim Lincecum after his no hitter?

Big Time Timmy Jim! 6 years ago today, Tim Lincecum tossed his second career no-hitter. After the 2015 season, he left the Giants and signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels in hopes to jumpstart his career. This backfired, however, as he went 2-6 with a 9.16 ERA.

When did Tim Lincecum make his first major league start?

With an injury to the Giants’ fifth starter, Russ Ortiz, Lincecum was called up from Fresno to make his first major league start on May 6, 2007, against the Philadelphia Phillies. In his first career inning, Lincecum struck out three, the first being Chase Utley.

What round was Tim Lincecum drafted in?

Tim Lincecum. Draft: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 48th round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft, the Cleveland Indians in the 42nd round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft and the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (10th) of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Can Tim Lincecum handle the expectations of Giants fans?

While this may shock many players, Lincecum proved to be able to handle the expectations. He went into his time with the Giants with some of the highest expectations any player of the franchise has gotten, especially since Barry Bonds.