Former Giants star Tim Lincecum inched closer to a possible return to the major leagues Thursday when he showed off an improved fastball in a workout for scouts from 15-20 teams.
The Giants and Mariners were among the teams on hand to see the new Lincecum at Driveline Baseball Academy in Kent, Wash.
Lincecum, who was out of baseball last season after a disappointing 2016 showing for the Angels, clocked between 90-93 mph, according to FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner showed off a better fastball than he had in 2016 while going 2-6 with a ghastly 9.15 ERA with the Angels _ he averaged 87.7 mph, according to FanGraphs.
The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish reported that Lincecum's command was also much better than the last time we saw him pitch. Lincecum reportedly threw all four of his pitches well and his curveball had "a better shape and bite .. than in past years," one scout told the Times.
The scout also said there should be a lot of interest in the 33-year-old, four-time All-Star.
"He looks to be in great shape and has added muscle in his traps and shoulders," the scout said. "I would be surprised if he's not signed soon."
