Kerry Wood
Definition
American former Major League Baseball pitcher, best known for his electrifying debut season with the Chicago Cubs in 1998, where he set a major league record with 20 strikeouts in a single game.
Nicknamed 'Kid K' for his strikeout prowess, Wood was a five-time All-Star whose fastball and curveball terrorized hitters throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout gem turned a routine Tuesday night into baseball immortality, leaving Cubs fans pinching themselves.
Even on off days, Kerry Wood could make a batter's knees buckle faster than a bad joke at a comedy roast.
In the shadow of the ivy, Kerry Wood pitched like he had a personal vendetta against every lineup card.
Retired or not, Kerry Wood's legend lingers like that one fastball no one could touch.