The Chicago Cubs seem to have a habit of employing popular backup catchers.
David Ross enjoyed such heroics during his retirement tour in 2016, from pitching in a game, to even hitting a home run in Game 7 of the World Series.
Now Miguel Montero seems to have embraced the backup role in Chicago, from providing key hits in limited opportunities, to also pitching in a blowout game.
In those limited roles, is where the big spotlight tends to find Montero.
Montero Pitches for the Cubs
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When it comes to fans’ regard of players, there’s always an element they latch onto.