VIDEO: Kris Bryant Says He's Excited to Become a Dad During Cubs Spring Training Game
By Jerry Trotta
If there is one thing Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant loves more than baseball, it's the prospect of fatherhood. Bryant and his wife are expecting their first child, a baby boy, in April. During the Cubs-Padres telecast on Friday night, the 28-year-old slugger shared his excitement for what's to come and he could barely contain his smile.
Kris Bryant:
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) February 29, 2020
“Honestly, I think this is really what I've been put on this Earth to do is be a dad. I'm just so excited for this new journey with my wife and family, and everybody is so excited. I think this is going to be one of the best years of my life." pic.twitter.com/0RGNWarzJW
Chicago will play two Spring Training games in Las Vegas, Bryant's hometown, from March 7-8, and he noted that one of his wife's last doctor's appointments is around the same time. New manager David Ross is even granting the former NL MVP an extra day to spend with his wife before he reports back to the club and gears up for Opening Day.
Until then, Bryant will continue rocking his baby blue glove, which he has donned since arriving at preseason as part of the gender reveal.
The baby blue glove Kris Bryant has worn so far this Spring is the Gender Reveal glove for the baby boy him and Jess are having. pic.twitter.com/o1H0EN6Fe9
— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) February 29, 2020
This has the makings to be an unforgettable year for Bryant, and it's nothing less than he's deserves considering the relentless trade rumors that surrounded him this offseason.