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TCU, Plano East alum Jake Arrieta takes home Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYs

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National League's Jake Arrieta, of the Chicago Cubs, kneels with his son, Cooper Arrieta, prior to the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 11, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arietta may needs to invest in a larger trophy case at his house if he keeps up this pace.

The day after being in San Diego as an All-Star, the former TCU/Plano East hurler was honored at the ESPY Awards as 2016's Best Breakthrough Athlete.

Chicago @Cubs’ Jake Arrieta wins Best Breakthrough Athlete!