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Scott Linebrink

Scott Cameron Linebrink (nacido el 4 de agosto de 1976) es un ex lanzador de béisbol profesional estadounidense . Asistió a la Universidad Estatal de Texas antes de ser reclutado, pero terminó sus estudios después de jubilarse en la Universidad Concordia (Texas) en Austin.

Carrera

Gigantes de San Francisco

Linebrink fue seleccionado por los Gigantes de San Francisco en la segunda ronda (56.º en general) del Draft de 1997 de las Grandes Ligas . [1] Hizo su debut en las Grandes Ligas con los Gigantes el 15 de abril de 2000, permitiendo dos hits en una entrada en blanco contra los Diamondbacks de Arizona . [2]

Astros de Houston

El 30 de julio de 2000, Linebrink fue traspasado a los Astros de Houston por Doug Henry . [3] Pasó a dividir las siguientes temporadas entre los Astros y las ligas menores. El 24 de mayo de 2003, Linebrink fue designado para asignación. [4] En nueve juegos (seis aperturas) con los Astros en 2003, tuvo marca de 1-1 con efectividad de 4.26 . [5]

Padres de San Diego

El 30 de mayo de 2003, los Padres de San Diego reclamaron a Linebrink sin exenciones . [6] En 2004 , tuvo marca de 7-3 con efectividad de 2.14 en 73 apariciones como relevista. [5] En 2005 , Linebrink tuvo marca de 8-1 con un salvamento y efectividad de 1.83 en 73 juegos. [5]

Cerveceros de Milwaukee

On July 25, 2007, Linebrink was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for Steve Garrison, Will Inman and Joe Thatcher.[7] He finished the 2007 season with a 5–6 record, one save, and a 3.71 ERA in 71 combined appearances between San Diego and Milwaukee.[5] While with Milwaukee, Linebrink began wearing the number 71 in honor of Mark Merila, former bullpen catcher for the Padres, who had battled a brain tumor.[8] After the season, Linebrink became a free agent.

Chicago White Sox

In November 2007, Linebrink agreed to a four-year, $19 million contract with the Chicago White Sox.[9]

Atlanta Braves

On December 3, 2010, Linebrink was traded to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitcher Kyle Cofield.[10] On August 1, 2011, Linebrink was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.[11] In 64 games with the Braves, he finished 4–4 with one save and a 3.64 ERA.[5]

St. Louis Cardinals

On February 10, 2012, Linebrink signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, with an invitation to spring training.[12]

He was given his unconditional release on June 8, 2012, after injuries prevented him from pitching with the team.[13]

Currently, Linebrink works as the Director of Stewardship – Southwest Region for Water Mission.

References

  1. ^ "2nd Round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants Box Score, April 15, 2000". Baseball-Reference.com. April 15, 2000. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Schulman, Henry (July 31, 2000). "Henry Returns to Aid Bullpen". SFGate. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Ortiz, Jose De Jesus (May 25, 2003). "Stunned Linebrink cut loose". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Scott Linebrink Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Transactions". Deseret News. May 30, 2003. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  7. ^ "Brewers acquire Linebrink from Padres". ESPN. Associated Press. July 25, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  8. ^ McCalvy, Adam (August 1, 2007). "Notes: Weeks to head to Minors". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
  9. ^ Thesier, Kelly (November 28, 2007). "White Sox seal deal with Linebrink". Chicago White Sox. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Bowman, Mark (December 3, 2010). "Braves grab Linebrink in swap with White Sox". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
  11. ^ "Braves Send Linebrink To Disabled List". WMGT-TV. August 1, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  12. ^ Langosch, Jennifer (February 10, 2012). "Cardinals sign reliever Scott Linebrink to Minor League deal". St. Louis Cardinals. MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  13. ^ Langosch, Jenifer (June 8, 2012). "Cards release ailing reliever Linebrink". St. Louis Cardinals. MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.

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