Scott Linebrink
Linebrink with the Chicago White Sox in 2010
Pitcher
Born: (1976-08-04) August 4, 1976 (age 47)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 2000, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2011, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record42–31
Earned run average3.51
Strikeouts567
Teams

Scott Cameron Linebrink (born August 4, 1976) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He attended Texas State University before getting drafted, but finished his degree after his retirement at Concordia University (Texas) in Austin.

Career

San Francisco Giants

Linebrink was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round (56th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He made his major league debut with the Giants on April 15, 2000, allowing two hits in a scoreless inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.[2]

Houston Astros

On July 30, 2000, Linebrink was traded to the Houston Astros for Doug Henry.[3] He went on to split the next few seasons between the Astros and the minor leagues. On May 24, 2003, Linebrink was designated for assignment.[4] In nine games (six starts) with the Astros in 2003, he was 1–1 with a 4.26 ERA.[5]

San Diego Padres

On May 30, 2003, Linebrink was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[6] In 2004, he went 7–3 with a 2.14 ERA in 73 relief appearances.[5] In 2005, Linebrink was 8–1 with one save and a 1.83 ERA in 73 games.[5]

Milwaukee Brewers

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.

External links

Categories