Bears News: Ben Brown: "I do want to be a starter in the league" |
Tony Crumpton
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- Friday, March 07 2025
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown spoke to the media following his outing against the Kansas City Royals on March 6th from Sloan Park.
He discussed how he's felt this spring training, his role with the team this season, and much more. Watch the interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00) Ben Brown feels his spring training has gone well, focusing on growth, learning, and refining his pitching, particularly his changeup.
(00:28) He is very comfortable with his changeup, possibly more than his other pitches, due to the heavy emphasis on developing it.
(00:52) Brown believes adding a third pitch and aiming for 160 innings would solidify him as a complete pitcher.
(01:24) He acknowledges the team may use him flexibly, depending on its needs, but reaching 160 innings would be a dream.
(01:52) His approach focuses on attacking the strike zone, with his fastball, curveball, and changeup playing key roles.
(02:20) Brown strongly desires to be a long-term starter but is willing to adapt to any role that helps the team.
(03:15) He is confident his velocity will increase as the season progresses, feeling healthier compared to last year.
(03:43) With a refined three-pitch mix, he believes he can have a long MLB career without needing major offseason adjustments.
(04:37) He emphasizes daily improvement and focusing on controllables amid roster uncertainties.
(05:35) Reflecting on past injuries, he values resilience and aims to bounce back stronger, learning from successful pitchers who transitioned from bullpen to starter roles.
