Robert "Bobby" Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher, died at 44 after battling stage 4 stomach cancer. He played for the Chicago White Sox from 2005 to 2010 and was part of the 2005 World Series champions. White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expressed sorrow over Jenks's passing, highlighting his contributions and presence in the organization. Teammates remembered him as a tough competitor on the field and a caring individual off it. After retiring in 2011, Jenks continued his baseball career managing in the Frontier League and remained passionate about the game.
"We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family. None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago."
"Everyone remembers him as a big guy and tough competitor who could throw 100, but he was really a big teddy bear off the field."
"Bobby was such a big part of our success and was on the mound at the end of the game for some of the biggest wins in White Sox history. He truly will be missed by all."
"You play for the love of the game, the joy of it. It's what I love to do. I'm playing to be a world champion, and that's what I wanted to do from the time I picked up a baseball."
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