Kyle Hendricks
Professional baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born
December 7th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Kyle Hendricks is a professional baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). Hendricks made his MLB debut in 2014 and established himself as a valuable member of the Cubs' pitching rotation. His pitching style is characterized by exceptional control and a high baseball IQ. He contributed significantly to the Cubs' victory in the 2016 World Series, helping the team to its first championship in 108 years. Hendricks earned an All-Star selection in 2016 and is recognized for his ability to limit runs and generate ground balls.
Helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2016
Led MLB in ERA in 2016 with a 2.13
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