Kyle Hendricks, Starting Pitcher, Chicago Cubs, #28
Date of Birth: 12/7/1989
Birthplace: San Juan Capistrano, California
College: Dartmouth College
Nickname: The Professor
Kyle Hendricks, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, was first drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2008 but he opted for college instead. Three years later, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers. He stayed just one year with the Rangers before being traded to the Cubs on July 31, 2012.
Hendricks pitched in the minor leagues from 2011 through part of 2014. During that time, he had a 31-19 record, 386 strikeouts to 81 walks, and a 2.69 ERA in 452.1 innings in 90 games.
Hendricks joined the Cubs for 13 games in 2014. He had a 7-2 record and a 2.46 ERA in 80.1 innings.
In 2015, Hendricks pitched 180.0 innings in 32 games with the Cubs. He finished the season with an 8-7 record, 167 strikeouts to 43 walks, and a 3.95 ERA. On May 21st, he pitched his first career complete game shutout. He pitched 8.2 innings in 2 postseason games and he gave up 9 hits, including 4 home runs, and 5 runs.
Hendricks had a strong 2016 season, finishing with a 2.13 ERA in 31 games. He had 16 wins to 8 losses and 170 strikeouts to 44 walks in 190.0 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 25.1 innings in 5 games and he gave up 19 hits and 5 runs.
Hendricks finished the 2017 season with 7 wins and 5 losses, 123 strikeouts to 40 walks, and a 3.03 ERA in 139.2 innings in 24 games. In the postseason, he pitched 16.0 innings in 3 games and he gave up 17 hits and 8 runs. He struck out 18 batters and walked 5. He got the win in Game 1 of the NLDS. In that game, he gave up 2 hits and no runs and he struck out 6 batters and walked 3.
Hendricks pitched in 33 games in 2018. He had 14 wins and 11 losses, 161 strikeouts to 44 walks, and a 3.44 ERA in 199.0 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 1.1 innings in 1 game and he gave up 3 hits and 1 run.
Hendricks signed a four-year contract extension with the Cubs on March 26, 2019. He finished the 2019 season with 11 wins and 10 losses, 150 strikeouts to 32 walks, and a 3.46 ERA in 177.0 innings in 31 games.
Hendricks pitched in 12 games in 2020. He finished the season with 6 wins and 5 losses, 64 strikeouts to 8 walks, and a 2.88 ERA in 81.1 innings.
Hendricks finished the 2021 season with 14 wins and 7 losses, 131 strikeouts to 44 walks, and a 4.77 ERA in 181.0 innings in 32 games. He led all of major league baseball in hits given up with 200.
Career pitching statistics for Hendricks through 2021 include:
- 207 games played
- 1,228.1 innings pitched
- 83-55 win-loss record
- 1,013 strikeouts to 270 walks
- 3.36 ERA
Personal Life
Hendricks earned a BA degree in economics from Dartmouth University in December, 2013.
Sources for Information
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