Héctor Rondón

Rondón was selected by the Chicago Cubs from the Indians in the 2012 Rule 5 Draft.^[2] He made the Cubs' 2013 Opening Day roster and made his major league debut on April 3. In his first season with the Cubs, he had a 2-1 record with a 4.77 ERA with 44 SO.

After struggles by Cubs closer José Veras early in the 2014 season, Rondón was named the new Cubs closer. He had a breakout 2014 season. He earned two saves in the 2015 National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, including a save in the series-clinching game 4.^[3] With the addition of Aroldis Chapman in late July 2016, Rondon was moved to the setup role in the bullpen. Rondon finished 2016 with a 2-3 record and a 3.53 ERA in 54 appearances. The Cubs won the 2016 World Series over the Cleveland Indians, ending the Cubs' 108-year drought.^[4]

Pitching repertoire

Rondon relies mostly on three pitches. He has relied primarily on his four-seam fastball which has great arm-side, running movement (97 mph) and slider (86 mph), also mixing in a sinker (97 mph). He also rarely throws a changeup (90 mph) and cutter (87 mph).^[5]

References

↑ http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/08/hector_rondon_carlos_carrasco.html
↑ http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2012/12/cubs-select-rhp-hector-rondon-in-rule-5-draft-lose-starling-peralta/
↑ ESPN
↑ Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie. "Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
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External links

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Pura Pelota website – Venezuelan League batting and fielding statistics

Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Champions

3 David Ross 5 Albert Almora 6 Carl Edwards Jr. 8 Chris Coghlan 9 Javier Báez (NLCS MVP) 12 Kyle Schwarber 17 Kris Bryant (NL MVP) 18 Ben Zobrist (World Series MVP) 22 Jason Heyward 24 Dexter Fowler 27 Addison Russell 28 Kyle Hendricks 34 Jon Lester (NLCS MVP) 37 Travis Wood 38 Mike Montgomery 40 Willson Contreras 41 John Lackey 44 Anthony Rizzo 46 Pedro Strop 47 Miguel Montero 49 Jake Arrieta 52 Justin Grimm 54 Aroldis Chapman 56 Héctor Rondón 68 Jorge Soler

Manager 70 Joe Maddon Bench Coach 4 Dave Martinez First Base Coach 16 Brandon Hyde Third Base Coach 1 Gary Jones Pitching Coach 25 Chris Bosio Hitting Coach 11 John Mallee Assistant Hitting Coach 77 Eric Hinske Bullpen Coach 35 Lester Strode Bullpen Catcher 95 Chad Noble Catching Coach 58 Mike Borzello Quality Control Coach 64 Henry Blanco General Manager Jed Hoyer President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein

Regular season National League Division Series National League Championship Series

Chicago Cubs current roster

Active roster	2 Tommy La Stella 5 Albert Almora 6 Carl Edwards Jr. 7 Jeimer Candelario 9 Javier Báez 12 Kyle Schwarber 13 Aaron Brooks 17 Kris Bryant 18 Ben Zobrist 20 Matt Szczur 22 Jason Heyward 27 Addison Russell 28 Kyle Hendricks 29 Rob Zastryzny 30 Jon Jay 34 Jon Lester 38 Mike Montgomery 40 Willson Contreras 41 John Lackey 43 Jake Buchanan 44 Anthony Rizzo 46 Pedro Strop 47 Miguel Montero 49 Jake Arrieta 52 Justin Grimm 56 Héctor Rondón 60 Félix Peña 80 Pierce Johnson -- Victor Caratini -- Wade Davis -- Brian Duensing -- Jacob Hannemann -- Jack Leathersich -- Jose Rosario -- Caleb Smith -- Duane Underwood

Coaching staff	Manager 70 Joe Maddon Bench 4 Dave Martinez First base 16 Brandon Hyde Third base 1 Gary Jones Hitting 11 John Mallee Pitching 25 Chris Bosio Assistant hitting 77 Eric Hinske Bullpen 35 Lester Strode Catching 58 Mike Borzello Bullpen catcher 95 Chad Noble Quality control 64 Henry Blanco

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