MESA, Ariz. – When you ask Cubs’ pitchers both young and old, who they look up to on the staff, you’ll hear a common name.
Kyle Hendricks.
Whether they’re a soft tosser or approaching triple digits, the organization’s players look up to Hendricks as a role model and someone to emulate.
Hendricks has never been the center of attention and despite being the ace of the Cubs’ rotation, don’t expect that to change anytime soon.
That’s not stopping him from finding his voice in the Cubs’ clubhouse – a clubhouse that has changed significantly in terms of vocal leaders since he got to the big leagues in 2014.