Mike Lincoln
| IP | 376 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.338 |
| WHIP | 1.513 |
| BB/9 | 3.566 |
| SO/9 | 5.649 |
- Full name Michael George Lincoln
- Born 04/10/1975 in Carmichael, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Tennessee
- Debut 04/07/1999
- Drafted in the 13th round (367th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 1996.
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Background: Lincoln has enjoyed outstanding success as a pro, compiling a 33-14 record while averaging 1.76 walks per nine innings. The Twins are keeping a close eye on back problems that sidelined Lincoln both in college and in 1997. Strengths: With outstanding command of four pitches--fastball, curve, slider and straight change--Lincoln is able to make short work of minor league hitters. His fastball is in the 88-90 mph range and his best secondary pitch is his curveball. His easy, balanced delivery is key to his command. Weaknesses: Lincoln doesn't have a weapon to get hitters to swing and miss on a consistent basis (208 strikeouts in 373 pro innings). He compares to Astros righthander Shane Reynolds, before Reynolds added his killer split-finger. Without an "out" pitch, Lincoln is most likely to end up as a middle reliever in the Mark Petkovsek mold. The Future: Lincoln is the best of the finesse pitchers the Twins brought into their system before 1998. He will get every opportunity to win a spot in the big league rotation in spring training.
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- Rated Best Control in the Minnesota Twins in 1999
