[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14368]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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       RECOGNIZING TRAVIS WOOD OF THE WORLD CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS

  (Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, who says pitchers can't hit? I rise today to 
recognize Travis Wood of the World Champion Chicago Cubs, who became 
the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a home run.
  Born and raised in Little Rock, Travis attended Bryant High School, 
where he starred in baseball and football. He led Bryant to a State 
championship during his junior season and was Arkansas Gatorade Player 
of the Year in 2004 and 2005.
  Choosing to go straight to professional baseball out of high school, 
Travis was drafted 60th overall in the 2005 MLB draft by the Cincinnati 
Reds.
  Beginning his career with the Cubs in 2012, Travis soon became a key 
part of their bullpen and was named to his first All-Star selection in 
2013. During the Cubs' championship 2016 season, Travis posted a 4-0 
record with a 2.95 ERA in 77 appearances.
  Congratulations on a great season, and I look forward to following 
your continued success. Let's not wait another 100 years.

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