Guardians hire 2-time Cy Young winner to coaching staff
CLEVELAND (WKBN) — The Cleveland Guardians announced the hiring of Corey Kluber to the role of Special Assistant, Pitching.
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Kluber returns to the organization in his new role after a dominant career on the mound for Cleveland.
In nine seasons with the club, he posted a record 98-58 with 1,461 strikeouts over 1,341.2 innings.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner and three-time All Star posted 18-or-more wins in four separate seasons (2014, 2016-18), including a 20-win season in 2018. Kluber also won the ERA title in 2017, boasting a 2.25 mark. His .628 win percentage is the second-highest in club history, while his 1,461 strikeouts rank third.
The right-hander was instrumental in Cleveland's 2016 World Series run, going 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA across six starts.
In total, Kluber spent 13 seasons in the Majors, finishing his career with a 116-77 record and 3.44 ERA in 271 games with the Indians, Rangers, Yankees, Rays and Red Sox.
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