Kyle Hendricks's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kyle Hendricks. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Kyle Hendricks is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels. Best known for his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, he debuted in MLB in 2014. Hendricks notably led MLB in ERA in 2016 and was a key player in the Cubs' World Series victory that same year, ending their 108-year championship drought. He is known for his command and control rather than overpowering velocity.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1938: First to lead majors since 1938

In 2016, Kyle Hendricks became the first Chicago Cub to lead the majors in ERA since 1938.

1945: First Cub to Lead National League in ERA Since 1945

In 2016, Kyle Hendricks became the first Chicago Cub to lead the National League in ERA since 1945.

1945: First World Series Since 1945

In 2016, Kyle Hendricks pitched in the clinching game to send the Cubs to their first World Series since 1945.

1974: First Opening Day Shutout by a Cubs Pitcher Since 1974

On July 24, 2020, Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete-game shutout, becoming the first Cubs pitcher since Bill Bonham in 1974 to achieve an Opening Day shutout.

2013: Named Minor League Pitcher of the Year

In 2013, Kyle Hendricks played for the Tennessee Smokies and was promoted to the Iowa Cubs during the season; the Cubs named Hendricks their minor league pitcher of the year for 2013.

2013: First Opening Day Shutout in MLB Since 2013

On July 24, 2020, Kyle Hendricks achieved the first Opening Day shutout in MLB since Clayton Kershaw in 2013.

2014: Named PCL Pitcher of the Week

In 2014, Kyle Hendricks started the season with Iowa and was named the PCL's Pitcher of the Week for May 12–18.

2016: Lowest ERA in Baseball

In 2016, Kyle Hendricks finished the season with a 16–8 record, a 2.13 ERA (lowest in baseball), and led all major league pitchers in first-strike percentage (68.6%).

2016: World Series Win and ERA Leader

In 2016, Kyle Hendricks led Major League Baseball in earned run average (ERA) and won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs that same year.

2016: Won 2016 World Series

Kyle Hendricks won the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs, starting in Games 3 and 7, which marked their first title in 108 years.

July 24, 2020: Complete-Game Shutout

On July 24, 2020, Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete-game shutout in the Cubs' season opener versus the Brewers, throwing 103 pitches with three hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and no walks.

2020: Led NL in Fewest Walks Per 9 IP

In 2020, Kyle Hendricks had a 6-5 record with a 2.88 ERA, led the National League in fewest walks per 9 innings (0.885), in strikeout/walk ratio (8.000), and finished ninth in Cy Young voting.

April 18, 2021: Allowed Four Home Runs in One Inning

On April 18, 2021, Kyle Hendricks became the first pitcher in Cubs history to allow four home runs in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves.

2023: Return From Injury

In 2023, Kyle Hendricks returned from his injury and made 24 starts for Chicago, compiling a 6-8 record and 3.74 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 137 innings.