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Kyle Kendrick
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 13, 2007, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
May 10, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record81–83
Earned run average4.68
Strikeouts705
Teams

Kyle Rodney Kendrick (born August 26, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).[1]

Kendrick was born in

Houston, Texas but attended high school in Mount Vernon, Washington. While growing up, he was greatly influenced by his father, from whom he developed his composure when pitching. Upon graduation, Kendrick turned down a scholarship to play college football, instead signing a contract to begin his pro baseball career with the Phillies. After a slow ascent through Minor League Baseball (MiLB), he made his MLB debut in 2007, and was a member of the starting rotation of the 2008 World Series Championship team
.

Subsequently, Kendrick was demoted to the minors to develop secondary pitches. From 2010 to 2012, his role on the big-league squad frequently fluctuated; however, he was considered by many writers to be an underrated pitcher. Nevertheless, Kendrick drew the ire of Phillies fans who were tired of his inconsistency. After a successful 2012 campaign, he firmly implanted himself in the Phillies' starting rotation before the 2013 season.

Kendrick's pitching style was characterized by his poise on the mound that allowed him to "go with the flow" of the game. He predominantly threw a

sinker
and mixed in some secondary pitches in which he lacked confidence.

Early life

Born in

Seattle, Washington, and in 2013, Maury was part of the Phillies' Father's Day celebration, a celebration of his guidance of Kendrick.[5]

Professional career

Philadelphia Phillies

Minor leagues: 2003–2006

The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Kendrick in the seventh round (205th overall) of the

Reading Phillies, and finished it with the big league club.[2][7]

Breaking through: 2007–2009

Kendrick during the 2008 regular season

Despite several options at

Rookie of the Year Award voting.[10]

Before the 2008 season, Kendrick was a victim of an "elaborate practical joke" executed by

eureka moment during a bullpen session in 2009; he developed the pitch, and made it back to the major leagues "for good" near the conclusion of the season.[2]

An undefined role: 2010–2012

The Phillies acquired

salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, US$2,450,000 contract.[14]

Kendrick's inconsistency continued in 2011, when he "flip-flopped between the rotation and the bullpen all season", performing as a

spot starter and long reliever.[7][15][16] His starts came during injuries to Blanton and Roy Oswalt, the latter of whom was a member of the "phour aces" that comprised the front-end of the Phillies' starting rotation (Oswalt, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Cole Hamels).[17] When making those spot starts, he was able to "keep the team in the game".[18] During the season, he improved against left-handed hitters, performed strongly against divisional opponents, and posted a career-best 3.22 ERA.[7] Overall, he totaled 34 appearances, 15 of which were starts, and recorded an 8–6 record in 1142⁄3 innings pitched.[1] Again eligible for arbitration, this year, he signed a one-year, US$3,585,000 pact with Philadelphia.[19]

"Kyle Kendrick is perhaps the most underrated player on the Phillies roster. You’ve heard the narrative surrounding him: year in and year out, he fills multiple roles for the pitching staff, usually doing a satisfactory job, and some nights doing a fantastic job, yet he still is the target of fan vitriol."

Phillies Player Review: Kyle Kendrick, by Ryan Dinger, Phillies Nation, October 27, 2012[20]

Once again, Kendrick was not a member of the opening day starting rotation, as Blanton and

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personified" – in 17 of his starts, he allowed two or fewer earned runs, and posted a combined 1.73 ERA in those starts, while in the eight starts during which he surrendered more than two earned runs, he posted a 10.40 ERA.[7][20]

Middle-of-the-rotation starter: 2013–14

Kendrick pitching in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 8, 2014

Thanks to his strong finish in 2012, Kendrick entered spring training assured of a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day starting rotation for the first time in five years

disabled list for his first career stint and Zach Miner took his spot in the rotation.[7][26] Overall, he posted 10–13 with a 4.70 ERA in 182 innings pitched.[1]

At the conclusion of the 2013 season, there was suggestion that the Phillies should re-sign Kendrick insofar as he would serve as a useful player to trade around the

trade deadline for a prospect or two, as durable, mediocre starters are always in demand around that time.[27] Contradictorily, one scout suggested that because he throws strikes with great frequency and has a propensity to induce groundballs, he would be a strong value option for the Phillies.[28] Ultimately, the Phillies agreed with the latter, and signed him to a one-year, US$7,675,000 contract in the final year before he is eligible to be a free agent.[29] Kendrick preposterously struggled all season in the first inning, entering his final home start of the season with a 9.31 ERA in the first inning.[30] Overall, he pitched a career-high 199 innings, but posted a 4.61 ERA, second-worst among qualifying NL starting pitchers.[31] The prevailing consensus was that despite a sentimental attachment to Philadelphia, generally being liked by Phillies' fans, and solid contributions to the back of the Phillies' rotation since arriving in the major leagues, he was unlikely to return to Philadelphia for 2015, but would be a "smart pickup" by a contending team.[31][32][33][34]

Colorado Rockies

Kendrick signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies on February 4, 2015.[35] He was later named the Rockies' opening-day starter for the 2015 season. For the season, he was 7–13 with a 6.32 ERA, and shared the major league lead in home runs given up with 33.[36]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On December 31, 2015, Kendrick signed a minor league contract with the

Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[39]

Boston Red Sox

On January 18, 2017, Kendrick signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He received a non-roster invite to spring training,[40] and was later placed on the Major League roster. Kendrick started two games for the Red Sox in May, accruing a 0–2 record and 12.96 ERA. The 2017 season also saw him starting 18 games for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. Kendrick was outrighted on June 22, and elected free agency on October 2.[1][41]

Kendrick elected retirement but after sitting out the 2018 season, he became a guest instructor at Phillies’ 2019 Spring Training.[42]

Pitching style

Kendrick pitches from a deliberate, slightly deceptive delivery; here he is in a game in September 2013.

When Kendrick was first promoted to the major leagues, he relied almost exclusively on a

cutter, and curveball that now comprise his repertoire.[43] He throws from a slightly deceptive, deliberate windup, and his sinker ranges anywhere from 87 miles per hour (140 km/h) to 93 miles per hour (150 km/h). He lacks requisite confidence in his secondary pitches, however, which contributes to batters being able to consistently make solid contact against him.[44][45]

Although they have improved throughout his career, Kendrick has had poor

FIP and BABIP. Because he manages to stay competitive on the mound and do his job, most assert that the poor peripheral statistics do not matter for him.[18][24][46][47] When pitching, he maintains constant equanimity and seeks to avoid showing emotion, a trait he learned from his father and has embodied since playing Little League Baseball. He credits his composure as the reason he is able to consistently "go with the flow", and avoid being flustered, even in adverse situations.[3]

Personal life

In 2009, Kendrick became engaged to three-time

fantasy football.[7]

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