WATCH: Justin Steele, son Beau hold entertaining press conference |
Tony Crumpton
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- Tuesday, April 08 2025
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele and his son, Beau, address the media after a 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field to address the left-hander's seven-inning shutout performance, pitching in cold weather and more.
Check out the postgame interview below: Video description/cliff-notes: (00:00) Justin Steele’s son Beau hilariously kicks off the interview, referencing his dad's performance and playing with dinosaurs. (00:20) Steele talks about staying warm during a cold, windy game—layering under his jersey and staying active between innings with medicine balls. (00:41) He focused on filling the strike zone due to difficult hitting conditions and executed that game plan effectively. (01:07) Recounts adjusting to cold weather pitching while in South Bend, Indiana, and now feels confident and even embraces such conditions. (01:36) Says cold weather can be an advantage if managed well—some players struggle to grip the ball, but he stays warm and focused. (02:03) Praises the Cubs’ offense for aggressive base running and consistent scoring across multiple innings, which gives him confidence as a pitcher. (03:00) Breaks down a key pitch—a backdoor sinker that froze the batter—crediting catcher Miggy for being in sync with him. (03:27) Focused on executing breaking balls better with two strikes to avoid giving up home runs. (03:51) Discusses rebounding from early walks by refocusing on mechanics and filling up the zone again quickly. (04:21) Praises the whole team: strong defense, offense, bullpen, and catchers all contributing to well-rounded wins. (04:57) Reflects on his development as a pitcher—gaining consistency, control, and pitch strategy through reps and coaching over the years. (05:45) Ends with a cute moment with Beau, who reacts adorably to hot hand warmers and earns applause.
