Chicago Cubs phenom Kris Bryant reached base five times and collected the first two hits of his major league career on Saturday afternoon against the San Diego Padres, but as he played at Wrigley Field, one could be forgiven for reflecting on his journey to the historic ballpark.
In a video released Saturday, we see what Bryant was up to earlier in the season before the Cubs called him up. Celebrities like Billy Corgan and Joakim Noah make appearances as they discuss the expectations that Bryant is carrying with him in the big leagues:
Bryant was called up on Friday by the Cubs on the first day the team could do so while also gaining an extra year of service time before he can hit free agency.