#243 Frank Linzy

Journeyman reliever who had some degree of effectiveness for the Giants, Cardinals, and Brewers...in that order....Linzy’s intro into bullpen was a unexpected path….was and considered himself a starter in the minors…..starts in his first game in Giant uniform….next game was stretching arm in Giants pen during a vicious blowout….pressed into service and branded as a relief from then on….Frank starts to make his mark in 1965….very effective in mopping up games tallying 20 saves…got consideration for ROY….continues a nice stretch collecting 16, 17, and 12 saves in successive years ending the 1968 with an 2.15 ERA  for his career so far ….1969 results in an elevated ERA but takes away 14 wins a career high….less effective in 1970 and needed to turn around to his norm…take talents to Milwaukee in 1972 and 1973 registering 25 saves in all….Frank’s major league time ends in 1974 with sporadic appearances for the Phillies.