WATCH: Nico Hoerner joins the Cubs' broadcast booth for the first time

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - 3 hours ago

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner jumped on the broadcast on Sunday afternoon with Job 'Boog' Sciambi and Jim Deshaies talking about his love of playing at Sloan Park.

“Fresh perspective, see the mountains a little bit more from up here,” Hoerner said. “I love Sloan Park. It’s a great place to play. So fun to see it from different angles.”

Watch it below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Nico Hoerner joins the Cubs' broadcast booth for the first time, sharing his fresh perspective on Sloan Park.

(00:32) He expresses his love for Sloan Park, reminiscing about early Cubs memories, including the Arizona Fall League and his first time playing with big leaguers.

(00:59) A highlight from April 15 of the previous season is revisited, where Hoerner scored from second base on a wild pitch to tie the game in the ninth inning against Arizona.

(01:10) He also delivered the game-winning hit in the 11th inning, making it one of his most memorable moments.

(01:32) Hoerner describes the excitement of celebrating the play with his teammates, emphasizing how much the moment meant to him, especially during a slower start to his season.