"From the early comps to Greg Maddux to a starring role in the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship, Kyle Hendricks cemented himself as a legend over 11 seasons on the North Side. He then headed back to his Southern California roots to pitch one season in Anaheim, but the time has come for him to hang it up. Though he initially dismissed a September report from Bob Nightengale that he would be retiring,"
"And what a career it was. He went 105-91 over 307 appearances (301 starts), with 97 of those wins coming as a Cub. Hendricks' 3.79 ERA was inflated by a handful of rough seasons over the last handful of years, but he was incredible for a long stretch earlier on. That included an MLB-best 2.13 ERA and a third-place Cy Young finish in the Cubs' championship season."
"Hendricks rarely showed any of the sweet emotion teased by his warmup music, but his stoic demeanor was part of what fans loved. He just showed up and did his job, never getting too high or too low, and executing with precision in spite of a fastball that averaged 87.2 mph and didn't top 90 after his sophomore campaign. A quiet throwback who never put himself ahead of the team, Hendricks's career arc essentially mirrored that of the Cubs during his tenure."
Kyle Hendricks built a distinguished MLB career marked by control and consistency. He spent 11 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, then pitched one season in Anaheim before announcing his retirement. Hendricks compiled a 105–91 record in 307 appearances (301 starts), with 97 wins as a Cub and a 3.79 ERA overall, though earlier peak years included an MLB-best 2.13 ERA and a third-place Cy Young finish during the 2016 championship season. Hendricks relied on command rather than velocity, averaging an 87.2 mph fastball later in his career. He maintained a stoic demeanor, prioritized the team, and plans to spend more time with family as a fan.
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