MESA, Ariz. – Cubs catcher Willson Contreras launched a baseball over the fence in left-center field during batting practice Sunday, Major League Baseball’s official spring training report date.
A video of that easy swing prompted a predictable response from Cubs fans on Twitter: Extend him.
“The support is really great,” Contreras said. “Cubs fans are really great. Whatever happens from now on, I’m gonna do my best for them.”
Cubs fans have been calling for their team to offer Contreras a contract extension for the past year. Now, he’s entering his final year of arbitration and club control.