Right-handed pitcher known for his fastball and splitter. He was a member of the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, then briefly played for the Oakland Athletics before a trade sent him to the Chicago White Sox before the 2015 season. He was also an All-American wide receiver at Notre Dame.
He played baseball, basketball, and volleyball at Valparaiso High School in Indiana.
After being used primarily as a reliever, the Cubs made him a full-time starter in 2012.
His parents are named Sam and Debora.
The feisty Carlos Zambrano was his teammate on the Cubs.
