Steve Cishek

Steve signed a two-year contract with the Cubs on December 16, 2017 ... has gone 24-28 with 47 holds, 121 saves and a 2.73 ERA (128 ER/421.2 IP) in 422 major league appearances, all in relief, covering all or part of eight seasons with the Marlins (2010-15), Cardinals (2015), Mariners (2016-17) and Rays (2017)... Has struck out 449 batters in 421.2 innings pitched, an average of 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while limiting foes to a .217 batting average... Has made at least 60 relief appearances in four of the last six seasons ... appeared in a career-high 69 games with the Marlins in 2013 ... has recorded 121 career saves in 146 chances ... saved at least 25 games in three seasons (2013-14, 2016)... Recipient of 2014 All Heart Award, presented to the Marlins player who best exemplifies the team's commitment to South Florida community by making a positive impact on the youth and serving as a role model for others... Hosts the Steve Cishek Winter Wiffle Ball Classic in offseason with proceeds benefitting youth in his hometown of Falmouth, Mass... Was originally selected by the Marlins in the fifth round of the 2007 Draft out of Carson-Newman College (Tenn.)




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