WATCH: Brasier "really excited" to have Wrigley Field as his home |
Tony Crumpton
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- Thursday, February 06 2025
Marquee Sports Network's Lance Brozdowski had an exclusive conversation with pitcher Ryan Brasier, diving into what drew him to the Cubs and his excitement about playing at Wrigley Field.
Watch the interview below:
Video summary/Cliff-notes:
(00:00) Ryan Brasier joins the Chicago Cubs and is excited about the opportunity. He has pitched over 80 innings in each of the last two seasons with a 3.18 ERA.
(00:30) Brasier has prior experience at the Cubs’ facility from his early career and played there during his time with the Red Sox. He considers Wrigley Field a special place and is thrilled to call it his home field.
(00:45) He has only pitched at Wrigley Field twice but struck out five of seven batters he faced, joking that he’d love to maintain that strikeout rate.
(01:00) Brasier has won two World Series titles—one with the Red Sox in 2018 and another with the Dodgers in 2023.
(01:15) When asked about the qualities of championship teams, he emphasizes strong team chemistry, players supporting each other, and spending time together off the field.
(01:32) He highlights the importance of camaraderie, recalling how teammates on his championship teams bonded through activities like team dinners.
