Scott Linebrink
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2011)
Scott Linebrink was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2011 for 6 teams, including the San Francisco Giants, a span of 12 seasons. Across 607 career appearances, he went 42-31 with a 3.51 ERA and 567 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4627.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-04-15
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: Scott Cameron Linebrink
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11.57 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4.66 | 4.77 (+2%) | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2.61 | 4.42 (+41%) | 203.9 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 24 | 7.03 | 4.28 (-64%) | 302.1 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.2 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 4.26 | 4.40 (+3%) | -641.9 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 2 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.2 | 55 | 19 | 22 | 51 | 2.82 | 4.40 (+36%) | 1139.1 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 7 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 61 | 20 | 26 | 83 | 2.14 | 4.46 (+52%) | 2387.9 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | 8 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.2 | 55 | 15 | 23 | 70 | 1.83 | 4.29 (+57%) | 2858.3 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 7 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 75.2 | 70 | 30 | 22 | 68 | 3.57 | 4.53 (+21%) | 1381.9 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 3 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.0 | 41 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 3.80 | 4.47 (+15%) | -1412.3 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 3.55 | 4.47 (+21%) | 232.4 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.1 | 41 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 3.69 | 4.32 (+15%) | 106.5 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 3 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.0 | 70 | 29 | 23 | 55 | 4.66 | 4.32 (-8%) | -410.5 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | 3 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 | 59 | 28 | 17 | 52 | 4.40 | 4.08 (-8%) | -1040.6 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 4 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.1 | 58 | 22 | 21 | 42 | 3.64 | 3.94 (+8%) | -479.4 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 42 | 31 | 607 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 656.2 | 630 | 256 | 229 | 567 | 3.51 | — | 4,628 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .222 | .222 | .278 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 43 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 73 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 607 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ALDS2 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1214 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 309 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 298 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .375 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 309 | 344.2 | 351 | 145 | 131 | 306 | 3.79 |
| Away | 298 | 312.0 | 279 | 111 | 98 | 261 | 3.20 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | ATL | PHI | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-27 | ATL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-24 | ATL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-21 | ATL | MIA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-16 | ATL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-09-13 | ATL | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-09 | ATL | STL | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-05 | ATL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-02 | ATL | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-26 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | HOU | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | HOU | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | HOU | P | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | P | 73 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 73 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 44 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | CHA | P | 50 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | CHA | P | 57 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHA | P | 52 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | ATL | P | 64 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 607 |
Salary History
Scott Linebrink's recorded salaries total $25,041,000 over 11 seasons, 2001 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Linebrink's career ran from 2000 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $2,150,000 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $1,365,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $910,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $326,000 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | $230,000 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $210,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $25,041,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University at Austin | Austin | TX | 1995, 1996 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | TX | 1997 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Linebrink (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Scott Linebrink: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 15, 2000 and the final game on September 28, 2011, Scott Linebrink built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the San Francisco Giants (2000), the Houston Astros (2000 to 2003), the San Diego Padres (2003 through 2007), the Milwaukee Brewers (2007), the Chicago White Sox (2008 to 2010), and the Atlanta Braves (2011). Linebrink, born on August 4, 1976, in Austin, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Linebrink's listed size is 6'3" and 220 pounds. On the record, Scott Linebrink was born Scott Cameron Linebrink.
Linebrink pitched in 607 games, starting 6, and finished with a 42-31 record and 3.51 ERA. The same table counts 567 strikeouts. The leagues Linebrink pitched in allowed 4.36 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 19.5% better than average. 2005 brought Linebrink a season-high 8 wins. Linebrink struck out 83 batters in 2004, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Linebrink
- What years did Scott Linebrink play?
- Scott Linebrink played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2011.
- Was Scott Linebrink a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Linebrink pitched in the major leagues, recording 42 wins and 567 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Scott Linebrink hit?
- Scott Linebrink hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Scott Linebrink play for?
- Scott Linebrink played for 6 teams: the San Francisco Giants (2000), the Houston Astros (2000–2003), the San Diego Padres (2003–2007), the Milwaukee Brewers (2007), the Chicago White Sox (2008–2010), and the Atlanta Braves (2011).
- What were Scott Linebrink's career stats?
- In 607 games, Scott Linebrink went 42-31 with a 3.51 ERA, 567 strikeouts, 656.2 innings pitched, and 8 saves.
- How much did Scott Linebrink earn in his career?
- Scott Linebrink's recorded salaries total $25,041,000 over 11 seasons, 2001 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Linebrink's career ran from 2000 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2003.
- What was Scott Linebrink's salary?
- Scott Linebrink's last recorded salary was $850,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $5,500,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $210,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2012.
- What position did Scott Linebrink play?
- Scott Linebrink played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Linebrink and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Linebrink was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Scott Linebrink's career ERA?
- Scott Linebrink finished with a 3.51 career ERA, going 42-31 with 567 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott Linebrink have?
- Scott Linebrink recorded 567 career strikeouts.
- Is Scott Linebrink in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Linebrink has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.