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Article: A wiser Wood: Cubs' right-hander prepares himself for a successful season: young hurler continues to learn the art of pitching and hopes to rely more on his teammates and less on strikeouts.(Kerry Wood; Chicago Cubs)(Brief Article)(Interview)
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- Baseball Digest
- Article date:
- May 1, 2002
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KERRY WOOD IS TRYING TO change his image as a pitcher with more fire than flair. The immature days of "Kid K" are behind him, his flaming flirtation with striking out the world just a memory of his more zestful youth.
He has grown up quickly in four years, ready to turn 25 in June with a better feel for what gives him and his team the best chance to succeed. His development can be seen in his comeback from a career threatening injury after his 1998 season in which he was named the National League's Rookie of the Year.
Wood finished his first major league season with a 13-6 record, 3.40 ERA and 233 strikeouts--including a 20-strikeout performance against ...