Jacob Joseph Arrieta (born March 6, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. From 2010 to 2021, he played 12 seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres. With the Cubs, Arrieta was the 2015 National League recipient of the Cy Young Award and a 2016 World Series champion.
Early life edit
Jacob Joseph Arrieta was born on March 6, 1986, in Farmington, Missouri,[1] and he was raised in Texas by parents Lou and Lynda Arrieta.[2]
College career edit
The Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Arrieta in the 31st round of the 2004 MLB Draft, but he chose not to sign with the team, instead attending Weatherford College,[3] where he played a season of college baseball for the Coyotes.[4]
Professional career edit
Chicago Cubs (2013-2017) edit
2015: Cy Young Award edit
On January 16, 2015, Arrieta and the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $3.63 million contract extension.[5]
2016: World Series championship edit
2017 edit
Arrieta and the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $15.6375 contract on January 13, 2017.[6] He had a poor start to the 2017 season, allowing 45 hits in his first 38+2⁄3 innings. By March 9, Arrieta's season ERA was 5.35, his pitch velocity had decreased from the season prior, and he was not lasting as long into games.[7]
Honors and awards edit
Awards edit
| Name of award | Season | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| All-Star | 2016 | |
| Cy Young Award | 2015 | |
| Silver Slugger Award | 2016 | |
| World Series champion | 2016 | |
| Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com and per listed references. | ||
Statistical achievements edit
| Category | Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pitching | ||
| Complete games | 1 | 2015 |
| Games started | 1 | 2015 |
| Hits per nine innings (H/9) | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Home runs per nine innings (HR/9) | 1 | 2015 |
| Shutouts | 1 | 2015 |
| Wild pitches | 2 | 2016, 2017 |
| Wins | 1 | 2015 |
| Fielding as pitcher | ||
| Assists | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Defensive errors | 1 | 2021 |
| Putouts | 1 | 2015 |
| Range factor | 1 | 2015 |
| Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com. Bold indicates player led both leagues. | ||
Additional accomplishments edit
- Baltimore Orioles Opening Day starting pitcher (April 5, 2012)
- Pitched two no-hitters (August 30, 2015 and April 21, 2016)
References edit
- ^ "Jake Arrieta Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Hochman, Benjamin (September 23, 2016). "Hochman: Cubs fan just can't help it, even in Cardinals territory". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Crasnick, Jerry (October 2, 2015). "How Jake Arrieta finally tapped his potential". ESPN. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ Armendariz, Bill (April 11, 2017). "Former Wildcat honored at Weatherford College". Deming Headlight. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark (January 16, 2015). "Cubs, Jake Arrieta agree to 1-year, $3.63 million contract". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark (January 13, 2017). "Jake Arrieta, Cubs settle on 1-year, $15.6375 million contract". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark (May 9, 2017). "Cubs gain split but poor command baffles Jake Arrieta as his woes linger". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 19, 2022.