WATCH: Jameson Taillon on his spring work, excited for Japan trip |
Tony Crumpton
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- 5 hours ago
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon spoke after his start to reflect on his outing against the Giants, how his offseason program has helped him this spring training and more.
Watch the interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:01) Taillon assessed his pitches: cutter was strong, curveball struggled, sweeper was inconsistent, and a home run came off a weak changeup.
(00:32) He accepts spring training home runs if his intent behind a pitch was right, focusing more on execution than results.
(01:03) Feels ahead of where he was last year, recalling that he threw out his back a year ago. Credits improved offseason routines among pitchers.
(01:30) Expects to pitch in an exhibition game before the season, though final plans depend on player health.
(02:00) Excited to pitch in the Tokyo Dome, fulfilling a personal goal to play in Japan.
(02:28) Mentions a possible team barbecue organized by teammates, including Shota Imanaga.
(02:58) Learned cultural etiquette from a Japanese comedian, including respect in toasts, 7-Eleven visits, and avoiding playing loud phone audio on trains.
(03:31) Acknowledges early roster cuts like López, calling it a tough decision due to the Cubs' deep roster.
(04:31) Recognizes Japan's passion for baseball, seen in the media and fans supporting Japanese players in MLB.
(05:02) Anticipates a highly competitive baseball atmosphere in Japan, emphasizing the significance of playing in the Tokyo Dome.
