The interesting part about Timmy is he seems to have started taking conservative advice from pitching coaches … because his mechanics he came into the league with we’re all about him following through and using his whole body as a whip to gain all of his velocity . Still one of the greatest playoff pitchers of all time .. and will forever be known as one of the main reasons giants were able to win WS championships
It was rough to watch him decline like this. But on the bright side, when you look at his career, it was a damn good career! He achieved more in his first 5 years in the majors, than most pitchers will achieve in their entire careers!
His form is different his back doesnt reach home plate and his arm dont touch his butt anymore will always be my favorite pitcher tho did so much for my Giants
You don't go from back to back Cy Young winner to out of the league that fast. I know he's had his injuries but he's still throwing it 90-92 on a good day which is on par with guys like Johnny Cueto and many other starting pitchers that are having success. Sorry to say but his decline was a bit of Bochy's fault when he stopped having Posey catch for him and opted to go with Hector Sanchez instead. There is a reason why Posey is a great catcher while not being a great hitter. What he does behind the plate gets way overlooked. His preparation and scouting. He knows what to throw, where to throw it and when to throw it. Its not like the Angels' pitching staff is dominant and that not only has to do with the arm, but the person behind the plate. A great catcher can make a good pitcher great and a decent pitcher good with knowing how to change speeds, location and eye level. Lincecum's curve still has a lot of snap to it and its almost a 12-6. Its a shame what his career has become. Would love the Giants to give him another chance next year just based on nostalgia and loyalty.
***** I think he just has to find a way to reinvent himself if he wants another stab as an MLB starter. He has to know he's not going to overpower anyone with a 95 mph fastball while throwing a nasty 84 mph changeup. A combo that struck many out. Its about a batter perception. If he can locate a 92 mph and throw a 80 mph changeup, thats enough to keep batters guessing.
I dont know what happened but my God this is not the freak I saw from 2008 to 2014.I think its in his head like what happened to chick knoblauch. Went from being the best 2nd baseman in baseball to not being able to make a good on target throw to first.Truly sad.
omg i noticed that too! i saw another game of his as an angel and he gave TWO homeruns in the first inning & the announcers were total pricks about his performance 😩 i had to turn it off shortly after that. hes still the goat and a legend!
He lost his mental game. Sad to him fade away so fast from baseball especially after going back to back cy young winner with the Giants.
It breaks my heart to see him like this. It's all in his head man.
I'm so sorry to agree with you! I absolutely love Tim Lincecum! ALWAYS will!
I think he could be a great reliever.
OH!! I SO AGREE with you too!!!!!! You're my newest BFF!!
Jazziegirltoo A me too :(
King Kasimir No. He got hip surgery and lost a shit ton of wieght and his velocity went to the shitter.
King Kasimir Sadly no. He has lost his elite gas and movement. Amazing career though.
Timmy we love you man I hope to one day see you have a comeback season in your home town in an M's uniform.
In an Mariners uniform? You're kidding right?
This hurts to see Timmy struggling and also in other colors besides orange and black!! Come back home 55!!
He shouldn't cut his hair...think about Samson's story..
I hope he gets his confidence and pitches back.
26:10 that pitch was low??
The interesting part about Timmy is he seems to have started taking conservative advice from pitching coaches … because his mechanics he came into the league with we’re all about him following through and using his whole body as a whip to gain all of his velocity . Still one of the greatest playoff pitchers of all time .. and will forever be known as one of the main reasons giants were able to win WS championships
:/ I miss him in a giants inform and his skills 😕
This is not the Tim linceclum I know
This Is depressing seeing a former superstar and short titan of the league being off his game by this much
It was rough to watch him decline like this. But on the bright side, when you look at his career, it was a damn good career! He achieved more in his first 5 years in the majors, than most pitchers will achieve in their entire careers!
Why does the announcer call back to back pitches “missing low” when neither missed low at 25:40
This is like watching that dying grandparent with dementia
he always looked like he was still in college
I love Lincecum, but everyone gets worse when they cut their hair
This hurts to see him struggle like this 🥺
what happened to timmy :/
His form is different his back doesnt reach home plate and his arm dont touch his butt anymore will always be my favorite pitcher tho did so much for my Giants
He still has insane movement on his pitches.
Means nothing without command.
He is sweating so much in the 1ip lol
Once you see the sweat dripping down his face and neck -- game over :/ He does not like to pitch in the heat/humidity...Bless him.
He will be back someday.
I hope !! Come back with a crazy knuckle ball !!
フォームが独特で一番カッコよかった。できればワインドアップで投げて欲しかった。リンスカムは大谷の先輩でもあるんだよな
You don't go from back to back Cy Young winner to out of the league that fast. I know he's had his injuries but he's still throwing it 90-92 on a good day which is on par with guys like Johnny Cueto and many other starting pitchers that are having success. Sorry to say but his decline was a bit of Bochy's fault when he stopped having Posey catch for him and opted to go with Hector Sanchez instead. There is a reason why Posey is a great catcher while not being a great hitter. What he does behind the plate gets way overlooked. His preparation and scouting. He knows what to throw, where to throw it and when to throw it. Its not like the Angels' pitching staff is dominant and that not only has to do with the arm, but the person behind the plate. A great catcher can make a good pitcher great and a decent pitcher good with knowing how to change speeds, location and eye level. Lincecum's curve still has a lot of snap to it and its almost a 12-6. Its a shame what his career has become. Would love the Giants to give him another chance next year just based on nostalgia and loyalty.
***** I think he just has to find a way to reinvent himself if he wants another stab as an MLB starter. He has to know he's not going to overpower anyone with a 95 mph fastball while throwing a nasty 84 mph changeup. A combo that struck many out. Its about a batter perception. If he can locate a 92 mph and throw a 80 mph changeup, thats enough to keep batters guessing.
Shakester71 you do know my mans buster didn't catch him during his cy young winning years right?
***** Probably more than you
Posey is literally the best hitting catcher in the league with noone even close to his level and he's called bad at hitting, lmao.
Shakester71 it was lincecums decision to have Sanchez catch for him. He felt more comfortable wit Sanchez behind the dish.
Ive always prefered the radio voiceover video.
lincecum-what a bum! this is hilarious
I dont know what happened but my God this is not the freak I saw from 2008 to 2014.I think its in his head like what happened to chick knoblauch. Went from being the best 2nd baseman in baseball to not being able to make a good on target throw to first.Truly sad.
Read up on Tim, study, it's not mental, yet this is as you say truly sad.
Bro wtf it sounds like the announcers were like bullying him at the start of the game and in the top of the first
omg i noticed that too! i saw another game of his as an angel and he gave TWO homeruns in the first inning & the announcers were total pricks about his performance 😩 i had to turn it off shortly after that. hes still the goat and a legend!
no one clapping after any strikes at home...
Wincecom he don't look the same it's in his head
that guy at the start is on some serious stuff and looks like harmbe
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