The Keys to Porter Hodge's Outstanding Rookie Season w/Cubs

The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

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