Lincoln Henzman

American baseball player

Baseball player

Lincoln Henzman
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1995-07-04) July 4, 1995 (age 28) Lexington, Kentucky
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Garrett Lincoln Henzman (born July 4, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization.

Amateur career

Henzman attended Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, Kentucky, and played for the school's baseball team. He underwent Tommy John surgery during his junior year. After he graduated, he enrolled at the University of Louisville to play college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals.^[1] He was named a Freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger.^[2] Eligible for the Major League Baseball draft after his sophomore year, the Seattle Mariners selected him in the 31st round of the 2016 MLB draft.^[3] After the 2016 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.^[4] He returned to Louisville in 2017, and served as their closer^[1] Henzman won the Stopper of the Year Award.^[5]

Professional career

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected Henzman in the fourth round, with the 117th overall selection, of the 2017 MLB draft.^[6] Henzman signed with the White Sox. Since turning professional, he has been utilized primarily as a starter rather than as a reliever.^[7] He made his professional debut with the Arizona League White Sox. After one scoreless appearance, he was promoted to the Great Falls Voyagers and spent the remainder of the season there, going 0–3 with a 4.00 ERA in 27 innings.^[8] In 2018, he opened the season pitching for the Kannapolis Intimidators of the Single–A South Atlantic League^[9] and was then promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash of the High–A Carolina League.^[10] In 27 games (22 starts) between the two clubs, he pitched to a 6–4 record with a 2.35 ERA.^[11] Henzman returned to Winston-Salem to begin 2019. After pitching in nine games for Winston-Salem, he was promoted to the Birmingham Barons. Over 24 starts between the two clubs, he went 7–8 with a 5.24 ERA.^[12] On May 17, 2023, Henzman was released by the White Sox.

Lexington Counter Clocks

On June 2, 2023, Henzman signed with the Lexington Counter Clocks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 36 relief outings for Lexington, Henzman posted a 5–4 record and 3.68 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 51+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Miami Marlins

On February 22, 2024, Henzman signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.^[13]

References

^ ^a ^b Tiptonjtipton, Jerry (June 8, 2017). "UK-Louisville drama nothing new for Cards closer Lincoln Henzman | Lexington Herald Leader". Kentucky.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
^ "Former LCA pitcher named Louisville Slugger All-American". Wkyt.com. June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
^ 5:35 p.m. ET June 11, 2016 (June 11, 2016). "Louisville baseball | Lincoln Henzman drafted by the Seattle Mariners". Courier-journal.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ "#22 Lincoln Henzman – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
^ NCBWA (June 17, 2017). "College World Series: Louisville's Lincoln Henzman named 2017 NCBWA Stopper of the Year". NCAA.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
^ "Former LCA righty selected in 4th round | WDKY". Foxlexington.com. June 14, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
^ "White Sox prospect report: Converting college closers to starters". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
^ "Lincoln Henzman Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
^ "Intimidators' Henzman hurls first shutout". MiLB.com. June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
^ "Chicago White Sox promote several top prospects". June 21, 2018.
^ "Lincoln Henzman Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
^ "Wrangling 2020 White Sox prospects: Big hurdles". February 7, 2020.
^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-02-22