The Keys to Porter Hodge's Outstanding Rookie Season w/Cubs
The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast · Kyle Stanley
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Show Notes
Porter Hodge was not expected to contribute to the Cubs bullpen in any significant way in the 2024 season. But the Rookie went on to have a 1.88 ERA and was the lockdown closer by the end of the season. He joins me to discuss how he was able to do that.
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Content in this Video:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Porter's Hobbies
5:31 - Growing up in Utah
7:55 - Draft vs. College
10:49 - Smokies Championship
11:33 - All-Star AA Roster
13:20 - MLB Debut v. Braves
17:05 - Leaning on Veterans
18:50 - Nate Pearson
19:40 - What Clicked?
22:40 - Demotion to Minors
24:04 - Closer Role
26:35 - Miguel Amaya
27:54 - Panic Attack?
29:35 - 2025 Goals
32:15 - Wrigley Pitcher's Park?
34:40 - Splitter Usage
36:25 - 27th Out - Rapid Fire