Frank Linzy

Frank Alfred Linzy (born September 15, 1940 in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma) was a Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (1963 and 1965-70), St. Louis Cardinals (1970-71), Milwaukee Brewers (1972-73) and Philadelphia Phillies (1974).

He finished 13th in voting for the 1965 National League MVP and 3rd in voting for Rookie of the Year for having a 9-3 Win-Loss record, 57 Games, 40 Games Finished, 21 Saves, 81 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 76 Hits Allowed, 19 Runs Allowed, 13 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Home Runs Allowed, 23 Walks Allowed, 35 Strikeouts, 3 Hit Batsmen, 5 Wild Pitches, 334 Batters Faced, 8 Intentional Walks and a 1.43 ERA.

Linzy ranks 89th on the MLB Career Saves List (111). He was not a "closer" in the modern sense. Linzy was a 1960's "fireman" in that the Giants called upon him at any time, not just in the 9th inning, but sometimes in the 7th or 8th, or whenever the opposition was threating to score late in a tight game. Linzy was especially effective in two tight pennant races (1965,1966). He was a hard thrower and his best season was 1965, 9 and 3, 21 saves and finished 40 games.

He also ranks 71st on the MLB Career Games Finished List (342).

In 11 years Linzy had a 62-57 Win-Loss record, 516 Games, 2 Games Started, 342 Games Finished, 111 Saves, 816 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 790 Hits Allowed, 315 Runs Allowed, 259 Earned Runs Allowed, 35 Home Runs Allowed, 282 Walks Allowed, 358 Strikeouts, 14 Hit Batsmen, 30 Wild Pitches, 3,454 Batters Faced, 97 Intentional Walks, 1 Balk and a 2.85 ERA.

ee also

*List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

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