Corey Kluber is a former professional baseball player who spent his career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on April 10, 1986, in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Stetson University in Florida, where he played college baseball for the Stetson Hatters.
Kluber was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round of the 2007 MLB draft and spent several years in their minor league system before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2010. He made his MLB debut with the Indians in 2011 and quickly established himself as a reliable starting pitcher.
Over the course of his career, Kluber was known for his impressive command and ability to strike out batters. He won two American League Cy Young Awards, which are given annually to the best pitchers in the league, in 2014 and 2017. He was also named an All-Star three times and helped lead the Indians to the World Series in 2016.
Kluber's career was not without its challenges, however. He suffered a broken arm in 2019 and missed most of the season as a result. He also struggled with injuries in 2020 and was limited to just one start before being shut down for the rest of the year.
Despite these setbacks, Kluber remained a highly respected pitcher throughout his career. He was known for his work ethic and dedication to his craft, and was widely regarded as one of the best pitchers of his generation.
In 2021, Kluber signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, but his time with the team was short-lived. He suffered a shoulder injury in May and was placed on the injured list, and ultimately did not return to the field for the rest of the season.
In December 2021, Kluber announced his retirement from baseball. He finishes his career with a record of 98-58, a 3.16 ERA, and 1,571 strikeouts in 1,518 innings pitched. He will be remembered as one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, and a true competitor on the field.
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