Kerry Wood: timeline

Born: June 16, 1977

1995: Drafted by Cubs

Debut: April 12, 1998 (Cubs)

1998: 20 strikeout game (1 hit and 0 walks in the shutout)- New rookie single-game strikeout record

1998: Rookie of the Year

1998: Cubs lose LDS

1999: Injured-missed whole season

2000: Returned, but struggled

2003: Led league in strikeouts (266)

2003: Cubs win first postseason series since 1908

2003: Hit home run in NLCS, but Cubs lose in 7 games

2004-6: Several injuries

2007: Moved to bullpen, injuries continued

2007-08: Cubs lose LDS

2008: Signed with Indians

2010: Traded to Yankees

2010: Yanks lose LCS

2010: Signed with Cubs

May 18, 2012: Faced one batter, struck him out, and retired

Accomplishments:

20 strikeout game (1998)

2x All Star

1998 NL Rookie of the Year

Fastest to reach 1000 strikeouts in appearances and IP in MLB History

Home Run in 2003 NLCS Game 7

86-75 career

3.67 ERA

34 saves (2008)

63 career saves

200+ IP: 2x

200+ Strikeouts: 4x

Led league: 266 strikeouts (2003)

1582 strikeouts

1.267 WHIP

1.085 WHIP (2008)

Postseason: 2-2, 3.43 ERA, 1.299 WHIP (7 series)