Giants prospect Tim Lincecum has perfect pitching mechanics (YouTube video).At 5-foot-10 and 160 lbs., he must, because he throws 99 m.p.h. I can say that with confidence because I saw it happen last night at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma.
As I wrote in my game story for The Olympian, Lincecum is destined for greatness. But to look at him in the locker room, you wonder how a guy with his build got here.
After the game I saw Lincecum without a shirt on, and -- no exaggeration here -- he looked like a junior in high school. Small biceps, no pecs, a generally scrawny frame. But the kid can throw, and I'm excited to watch him as he continues to improve.
Lincecum's line for the night: 6.2 innings, 0 runs, 3 hits, 11 Ks. How's that for dominant?
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