Here’s a Thought: Tim Lincecum’s Killer Changeup

When you think of Tim Lincecum, the first thing you probably think of is great pitching.

Lincecum is probably the best pitcher in the game today.

If you really nitpick, you can find a few faults—he could stand to get more grounders and avoid the barrel of the bat more—but there's no question that Lincecum is great. In fact, his 2.45 ERA significantly underrates Lincecum; the long-haired righty's ERA should be right around 2.00.

Beyond thinking of great pitching, you probably think of Lincecum's twisting delivery, his 89-97 mph fastball, or his huge 12-to-6 curveball.

The delivery is mechanically sound and deceptive, and both the fastball and curve are above-average pitches, and all certainly help him achieve his greatness.

One thing that p...

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