WATCH: Ian Happ on preparation, goals, and learning from Kyle Tucker |
Tony Crumpton
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- Sunday, February 16 2025
Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker caught up with Ian Happ on the first day of spring training to discuss being back with the team, his prep work during spring training, and more.
Watch the interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00-00:29) Ian Happ discusses his early morning routine, influenced by Anthony Rizzo, who mentored him in arriving early and getting workouts done before the day starts.
(00:29-00:52) Reflects on his past season, where he led the Cubs in home runs and won a Gold Glove, making him the first Cub to do so since Andre Dawson.
(01:24-01:48) Talks about his offseason focus on consistency and overcoming a hamstring issue from the previous spring to be fully prepared for the new season.
(01:48-02:17) Shares excitement about working with Kyle Tucker in the outfield, looking forward to learning from his approach and experience.
(02:17-02:40) Acknowledges Tucker's defensive skills and expects strong communication with him and Pete Crow-Armstrong in the outfield.
(02:40-03:05) Discusses PCA’s growth from last season to now, highlighting his increased confidence and understanding of the game.
(03:05-03:34) Declines to comment on PCA’s hairstyle but acknowledges it as part of his personality.
(03:34-end) Expresses excitement for the upcoming season and the strong fan support at spring training games.
