Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jake Arrieta announce his retirement from baseball?
Jake Arrieta announced his retirement on Monday, April 18, on Barstool Sports' 'Pardon My Take' podcast. He wrapped up a 12-year pitching career with the announcement.
How did Jake Arrieta perform in the 2016 World Series?
Arrieta made two road starts in the 2016 World Series, posting a 2.38 ERA over 11.1 innings with 15 strikeouts. He took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in Game Two and was dominant again in Game Six, helping the Cubs tie the series at three games apiece and set up the historic Game Seven.
What were Jake Arrieta's stats during his legendary 30-game dominant stretch?
Over 30+ starts spanning 2015 and 2016, Arrieta went 25-1 with a 1.13 ERA, a 0.76 WHIP, and held opposing batters to a .156 batting average. In the second half of 2015 alone, he posted a 0.75 ERA, the lowest second-half ERA in baseball history.
Did Jake Arrieta throw any no-hitters as a member of the Cubs?
Arrieta threw two no-hitters as a Cub in less than a year. The first came on August 30, 2015, against the Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, and the second came on April 21, 2016, against the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 blowout, which was just the 15th no-hitter in Cubs history at the time.
How did Arrieta perform in the 2015 NL Wild Card Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Arrieta was absolutely dominant in his first career playoff start, throwing a complete-game shutout as the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0. He struck out 11 batters, surrendered just five hits, and did not walk a single batter.