Scott Cameron Linebrink (born August 4, 1976) is an American former

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. He attended

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before getting drafted, but finished his degree after his retirement at

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in Austin.

Career

San Francisco Giants

Linebrink was drafted by the

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in the second round (56th overall) of the

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. He made his major league debut with the Giants on April 15, 2000, allowing two hits in a scoreless inning against the

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Houston Astros

On July 30, 2000, Linebrink was traded to the

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for Doug Henry. He went on to split the next few seasons between the Astros and the minor leagues. On May 24, 2003, Linebrink was designated for assignment. In nine games (six starts) with the Astros in 2003, he was 1–1 with a 4.26

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San Diego Padres

On May 30, 2003, Linebrink was claimed off waivers by the

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. In , he went 7–3 with a 2.14 ERA in 73 relief appearances. In , Linebrink was 8–1 with one save and a 1.83 ERA in 73 games.

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 25, 2007, Linebrink was traded to the

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for Steve Garrison,

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and

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. He finished the 2007 season with a 5–6 record, one save, and a 3.71 ERA in 71 combined appearances between San Diego and Milwaukee. While with Milwaukee, Linebrink began wearing the number 71 in honor of Mark Merila, former bullpen catcher for the Padres, who had battled a brain tumor. After the season, Linebrink became a

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Chicago White Sox

In November 2007, Linebrink agreed to a four-year, $19 million contract with the

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Atlanta Braves

On December 3, 2010, Linebrink was traded to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitcher Kyle Cofield. On August 1, 2011, Linebrink was placed on the 15-day

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with a lower back strain. In 64 games with the Braves, he finished 4–4 with one save and a 3.64 ERA.

St. Louis Cardinals

On February 10, 2012, Linebrink signed a minor league deal with the

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, with an invitation to spring training. He was given his unconditional release on June 8, 2012, after injuries prevented him from pitching with the team. Currently, Linebrink works as the Director of Stewardship – Southwest Region fo
Water Mission

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