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Tim Lincecum is a retired American right-handed pitcher who spent the majority of his MLB career with the San Francisco Giants from 2007 to 2015. Nicknamed "The Freak," he won consecutive National League Cy Young Awards in 2008 and 2009 and contributed to three World Series championships for the Giants in 2010, 2012, and 2014. He also pitched two no-hitters against the San Diego Padres in 2013 and 2014.
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What were Tim Lincecum's Cy Young Award years?
Tim Lincecum won consecutive National League Cy Young Awards in 2008 and 2009. He became the first San Francisco Giants pitcher to win the award in the franchise's San Francisco era.
How many World Series did Tim Lincecum win with the Giants?
Lincecum won three World Series rings with San Francisco, in 2010, 2012, and 2014. He was part of the Giants' championship core during their dominant early-2010s run.
Why was Tim Lincecum called The Freak?
The nickname reflected his unusual pitching delivery, explosive leg drive, and ability to generate elite velocity despite a relatively small frame. In 2008 he led the majors with 265 strikeouts and posted a 2.62 ERA.
Did Tim Lincecum throw no-hitters?
Yes. Lincecum threw two no-hitters for the San Francisco Giants, one in 2013 and another in 2014.
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