Cubs News: Hendricks named NL Outstanding Pitcher

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 9:14 PM

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks was named the National League Outstanding Pitcher on Wednesday night as part of the 2016 Player's Choice Awards.

Hendricks was 16-8 with a sparkling 2.13 ERA with 170 strikeouts and a 0.98 WHIP on the season. For his career, he is 31-17 with a 2.92 ERA with 170 strikeouts and a 1.07 WHIP.

Congrats #PlayersChoiceAwards16 NL #OutstandingPitcher ...
@kylehendricks28 @Cubs pic.twitter.com/jfPGQyhKEq
— #MLBPA50 (@MLB_PLAYERS) November 10, 2016

Congratulations to @kylehendricks28, named @MLB_PLAYERS NL Outstanding Pitcher! #PlayersChoiceAwards16 pic.twitter.com/jFkFfbb7uF
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) November 10, 2016