Kyle Hendricks, the veteran pitcher who had been a cornerstone of the Chicago Cubs rotation for nearly a decade, is set to bring an end to his illustrious 12-year MLB career. The news was confirmed by sources close to the team on Monday.
The 35-year-old Hendricks accumulated a respectable 3.79 ERA over his extensive major league stint, with a significant portion of that time spent pitching for the Cubs. He won the ERA title in 2016 and went on to win the World Series championship that same year, solidifying his reputation as one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball.
Hendricks earned the nickname "The Professor" due to his cerebral approach to the game, relying heavily on finesse rather than raw velocity. He consistently demonstrated poise and composure under pressure, earning him widespread respect from fans, coaches, and teammates alike.
In a memorable performance during Game 6 of the 2016 NL Championship Series, Hendricks pitched seven scoreless innings against the Dodgers, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest pitchers in Cubs history.
As Hendricks prepared to bid farewell to the game he loves, he was met with a standing ovation from Wrigley Field faithful, who celebrated his remarkable career. The former ace expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at the historic stadium, stating that it was an honor to be part of such a special team and fanbase.
Throughout his professional baseball journey, Hendricks began in the Texas Rangers' farm system before being traded to the Cubs in 2012. He went on to spend one season with the Los Angeles Angels in his final major league outing.
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy referred to Hendricks as "one of the greatest players I've ever had the privilege of coaching," highlighting the pitcher's dedication, work ethic, and passion for the game.
The 35-year-old Hendricks accumulated a respectable 3.79 ERA over his extensive major league stint, with a significant portion of that time spent pitching for the Cubs. He won the ERA title in 2016 and went on to win the World Series championship that same year, solidifying his reputation as one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball.
Hendricks earned the nickname "The Professor" due to his cerebral approach to the game, relying heavily on finesse rather than raw velocity. He consistently demonstrated poise and composure under pressure, earning him widespread respect from fans, coaches, and teammates alike.
In a memorable performance during Game 6 of the 2016 NL Championship Series, Hendricks pitched seven scoreless innings against the Dodgers, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest pitchers in Cubs history.
As Hendricks prepared to bid farewell to the game he loves, he was met with a standing ovation from Wrigley Field faithful, who celebrated his remarkable career. The former ace expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at the historic stadium, stating that it was an honor to be part of such a special team and fanbase.
Throughout his professional baseball journey, Hendricks began in the Texas Rangers' farm system before being traded to the Cubs in 2012. He went on to spend one season with the Los Angeles Angels in his final major league outing.
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy referred to Hendricks as "one of the greatest players I've ever had the privilege of coaching," highlighting the pitcher's dedication, work ethic, and passion for the game.
he was on my fantasy team last year lol what's his era gonna be like now? is it still 3.79 or did he get a bit older 
i wonder if he'll come back and pitch one more game for old times sake 
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... and can you believe he went from being in the Rangers' farm system all the way to winning the World Series 
. I'm gonna miss watching him pitch, but i know he'll always be a part of Cubs history 
i also remember that game 6 in the nl championship series where he pitched a scoreless inning against the dodgers wow what a performance! 
now we get to see him walk away from the game with so much respect and admiration from fans, coaches, and teammates alike. he was truly one of the greatest pitchers in cub history 
He earned it, 3.79 ERA ain't bad for a guy who's been doing it for 12 years! 
just found out that Kyle Hendricks is retiring from baseball after 12 years with the Cubs 
he was an amazing player and one of my favorite pitchers to watch, his "Professor" nickname suited him so well, all those years of finesse pitching over raw power. always felt like he was in control on the mound, never got rattled or wild 
. game 6 of the 2016 nl championship series, though... that was pure magic 
. and can we talk about his dedication and work ethic? cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said it best - hendricks is literally one of the greatest players i've ever had the privilege to coach 
. he's gonna be so missed, but at least we get to see him walk away with a legacy that's still gonna make us all swoon 
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. but what really gets me is how humble he is about it all 
. we're lucky to have had him in chicago sports history. 
his cerebral approach to baseball was so refreshing in an era where everyone's trying to throw 100mph heatballs all the time. remember when he pitched that scoreless stretch against the Dodgers in '16? what a game!