Kyle Hendricks

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Kyle Hendricks
Chicago Cubs – No. 28
Starting pitcher
Born: December 7, 1989
San Juan Capistrano, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 10, 2014 for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
(through April 18, 2015)
Win–loss record 7–2
Earned run average 2.88
Strikeouts 58
Teams

Kyle Christian Hendricks (born December 7, 1989), nicknamed "The Professor," is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Hendricks attended Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but did not sign and instead chose to attend Dartmouth College.[1][2][3] He played college baseball for the Dartmouth Big Green under head coach Bob Whalen. In his junior year, Hendricks pitched to a 6-3 win–loss record and a 2.47 earned run average with 70 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched.[4]

Minor leagues

The Texas Rangers selected Hendricks in the eighth round of the 2011 MLB Draft.[5] He signed with the Rangers, and began his professional career with the Spokane Indians of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League.[6] The Cubs acquired Hendricks with Christian Villanueva in exchange for Ryan Dempster at the 2012 trade deadline.[7] Hendricks began the 2013 season with the Tennessee Smokies of the Class AA Southern League,[8] and the Cubs promoted Hendricks to the Iowa Cubs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL) during the season.[9] The Cubs named Hendricks their minor league pitcher of the year for 2013.[4]

Hendricks began the 2014 season with Iowa. He was named the PCL's pitcher of the week for May 12–18.[10]

Major leagues

2014

After the trade of Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the Oakland Athletics on July 4, 2014, Hendricks made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs on July 10, 2014 against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark.[11] He earned his first win in front of a home crowd against the San Diego Padres on July 22, 2014.[12] Hendricks was named the National League Rookie of the Month of August.[13] Hendricks finished his rookie season with a 7-2 win-loss record and a 2.46 ERA.[14] Hendricks tied for seventh place with Travis d'Arnaud and Jeurys Familia in the NL Rookie of the Year Award voting.[15]

2015

Following an impressive rookie season, Hendricks began the 2015 season as a member of the Cubs' starting rotation, led by the newly signed Jon Lester.[14][16]

Personal life

Hendricks received his bachelor's degree in economics from Dartmouth College in December 2013, after completing his coursework in the winter of 2012 and fall of 2013.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "2008 MLB Draft Results Round 39".
  2. ↑ "Capo Valley pitcher Hendricks signs with Dartmouth | strong, information, lakers - Sports". OC Varsity. January 4, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ Whicker, Mark (April 26, 2008). "Whicker column: Baseballs over golf balls for Capistrano Valley pitcher. Capistrano Valley's Kyle Hendricks was good at golf but passionate for baseball, and now his pitching is rewarding his efforts". The Orange County Register. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jackson, Josh (January 22, 2014). "Hendricks balanced pro ball, Ivy League | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Texas Rangers select pitcher Kyle Hendricks ’12 in MLB draft". TheDartmouth.com. July 8, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Rangers sign incredibly smart baseball player | Dallas Morning News". Rangersblog.dallasnews.com. June 10, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  7. ↑ John Arguello. "Sleeper prospect Kyle Hendricks opening some eyes | Cubs Den". Chicagonow.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Ryan Dempster trade came with expectations for current Smokies pitcher Kyle Hendricks » Knoxville News Sentinel". Knoxnews.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Cubs pitching prospect Kyle Hendricks turning heads". CSN Chicago. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Kyle Hendricks coming on strong at Triple-A Iowa". chicagotribune.com. May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Dallas Beeler, Kyle Hendricks to face Reds". ESPNChicago.com. July 7, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  12. ↑ "San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs - Box Score - July 22, 2014 - ESPN". ESPN.com. July 22, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  13. ↑ Misener, Jacob. "Soler, Valaika drive in two a piece as Cubs roll". cubbiescrib.com. SI.com. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hendricks, Maggie (2015-02-11). "Cubs young talent ready to make imprint in majors". Indy Star. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
  15. ↑ "NL Rookie of the Year Voting". Baseball Reference.
  16. ↑ Wittenmyer, Gordon (2015-02-22). "Year after turning down 4-year deal from Cubs, Wood turns page". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 2015-02-25.

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