Kyle Hendricks August 2016 NL Pitcher of the Month

Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs was selected the National League Pitcher of the Month for August 2016. During the month he was 4-0, 1.28 ERA, 36 K, 0.78 WHIP, .179 BAA in 42.1 IP over 6 games. This season the RHP is 13-7, 2.09 ERA, 139 K, 0.98 WHIP, .205 BAA in 159.0 IP over 26 games. Over three MLB seasons with the Cubs he is 28-26, 2.96 ERA, 353 K, 1.08 WHIP, .229 BAA in 419.1 IP over 71 games. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the eighth round in 2011 and was traded to the Cubs in 2012. Hendricks turned 26 on December 7th.