In Linzy's first full MLB season (), he finished 13th in voting for the NL Most Valuable Player (won by his teammate, Willie Mays) and 3rd in voting for Rookie of the Year (won by Dodger Jim Lefebvre).
Linzy finished 13th in the NL MVP voting during his first full MLB season, while teammate Willie Mays won the award. He also placed third in the Rookie of the Year voting, with Dodger Jim Lefebvre being the winner.