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CAREER Hentgen was offered a baseball scholarship to Western Michigan University , but signed with the Toronto Blue Jays instead after being drafted in the 5th round of the 1986 free-agent draft. He made his debut in 1991 and played a large part in their World Series championships in 1992 and 1993 . His best year, however, came in 1996 when he went 20-10 with a 3.22 ERA and 177 Strikeout s to win the American League Cy Young Award, barely beating New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte . Hentgen was an American League All-Star in 1993, 1994, and 1997. Traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999 , he then played for the Baltimore Orioles from 2001 to 2003 . Hentgen had '' Tommy John Surgery '' in 2001. On November 18 , 2003 Hentgen returned to the Blue Jays on a one-year free-agent deal worth $2.2 million. Over his 12-year MLB career, he has posted a 129-103 record with a 4.21 ERA. On July 24 , 2004 , Hentgen announced his retirement from baseball. The right-hander left with his name all over the Blue Jays' team record book, ranking in the top five in wins (107), starts (238), innings pitched (1,636) and winning percentage (.557). Overall, the three-time All-Star spent 14 seasons in the majors, going 131-112 with 34 complete games, 1,290 strikeouts and a 4.32 ERA. PITCHING STYLE Hentgen was noted for his success in challenging hitters directly, mostly throwing his Fastball for strikes to get ahead early in the count. This would set up his Curveball or high fastball to strike out the batter. PERSONAL Hentgen and his wife, Darlene, have three girls. TEAMS
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