Pedro Strop Photo
B I O
Pedro is in his fifth season with the Cubs after he was acquired from Baltimore in a four-player deal, July 2, 2013 … has pitched in all or parts of eight major league seasons with Texas (2009-11), Baltimore (2011-13) and the Cubs, posting 116 holds, nine saves and a 3.23 ERA (122 ER/339.2 IP) in 376 relief appearances … Agreed to a 2018 contract extension with a club option for 2019 on February 24, 2017 … Since joining the Cubs in July of 2013, he has posted a 2.68 ERA (63 ER/211.1 IP) with 254 strikeouts and six saves in 232 outings ... his .173 opponent batting average during that span ranks second in the N.L., trailing only Aroldis Chapman (.150) … His 84 holds are the most in Cubs franchise history, surpassing Carlos Marmol's 82 holds from 2006-13 … Among Cubs relievers all-time with at least 100 games pitched, he ranks first in opponents batting average, third in ERA and second in strikeouts per nine innings (10.82) … With 377 strikeouts in 339.2 major league innings, he has averaged 9.99 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched ... has walked 157 batters … Pitched for the Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, going 3-0 in six relief appearances … did not allow a run in 6.2 innings pitched (3 H, 0 BB, 7 SO) … Has gone 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA (3 ER/13.0 IP) in 16 postseason appearances with the Orioles (2012) and Cubs (2015-16) ... his 14 postseason appearances with the Cubs ranks second in team history … Was named a Pacific Coast League All-Star with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2010 … Spoke with Texas prospects during the organization's trip to the Rangers Dominican training academy in 2010 … Following the 2007 season, was ranked by Baseball America as Colorado's ninth-best prospect … Converted to a pitcher after batting .208 in 161 games as an infielder in Colorado's organization from 2003-05 … Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Colorado in 2002 … Played amateur baseball in his native San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.

*Courtesy ChicagoSportsHQ.com

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Loading the player...

Latest Pedro Strop News

Pedro Strop FAQ

What position does Pedro Strop play for the Chicago Sports? Pedro Strop is a RH Pitcher for the Chicago Sports
When did Pedro Strop join the Chicago Sports? 2016
What years did Pedro Strop play for the Chicago Sports? 2016,2017,2018,2019
What is Pedro Strop's number at Chicago Sports? 46
Did Pedro Strop play for the Chicago Sports? Yes
What is Pedro Strop's hometown? Dominican Republic
What city is Pedro Strop from? San Cristobal, Dominican
Where is Pedro Strop from? Pedro Strop is from Dominican Republic
How tall is Pedro Strop? Pedro Strop currently stands at 6-1
How much does Pedro Strop weigh? Pedro Strop currently weighs in at 220 pounds