Bobby Jenks, former White Sox nearer and World Series champion, dies aged 44 | EUROtoday

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star nearer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died on the age of 44.

The White Sox stated Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the place he was being handled for adenocarcinoma, a type of abdomen most cancers.

“We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,” White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf stated in a press release.

“None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate.

“He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.”

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He was dwelling in Portugal to be nearer to his spouse’s household, based on the New York Post.

Jenks helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series, saving 4 video games in six appearances throughout the postseason. He was an All-Star in every of the subsequent two seasons whereas saving 41 video games in 2006 and 40 in 2007.

He retired 41 consecutive batters in 2007, matching a report for a reliever.

“He was embarrassing guys, good hitters, right away,” former White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko stated in a video tribute.

Jenks saved 173 video games for the White Sox from 2005-10 earlier than ending his profession with 19 appearances in 2011 for the Boston Red Sox. For his profession, he was 16-20 with a 3.53 ERA and 351 strikeouts in 348 appearances, all in aid.

“As a teammate,” former White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand stated, “he was the best.”

Jenks is survived by his spouse, Eleni Tzitzivacos, their two youngsters, Zeno and Kate, and his 4 youngsters from a previous marriage, Cuma, Nolan, Rylan and Jackson.

Additional reporting by the Associated Press.