Cubs World Series Champion, 12-Year Veteran Retires from MLB: Report
Summary
Kyle Hendricks, a pitcher known for starting the final game in the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series win, is retiring from Major League Baseball after a 12-year career. Hendricks played the majority of his career with the Cubs before spending his final season with the Los Angeles Angels.Key Facts
- Kyle Hendricks was the starting pitcher in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series when the Chicago Cubs won their first title in 108 years.
- He played 11 seasons with the Chicago Cubs and his final season with the Los Angeles Angels.
- Hendricks led Major League Baseball in 2016 with a 2.13 ERA, a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness.
- He finished third in the 2016 Cy Young Award voting, which honors the best pitchers.
- Over his career, Hendricks achieved a 3.79 ERA and 23.8 wins above replacement.
- He considered retirement throughout his season with the Angels and has now made it official.
- Hendricks contributed significantly to the Cubs' championship by having a 1.42 ERA in the 2016 playoffs.
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