WATCH: Kyle Tucker grateful for fun experience to represent Cubs in All-Star game |
Tony Crumpton
· · 2 days ago
Cubs All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker spoke to the media following his night in the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta, Georgia talking about the excitement of playing in the All-Star game, how he's thankful for the opportunity to play in the game and much more.
Watch the interview below: Video summary/cliff notes: (00:00) Kyle Tucker reflects on his plate performance, saying he "probably should have put a few balls in play," but emphasizes how fun and memorable the experience was regardless. 🧢⚾ (00:18) He talks about playing left field for the first time in 4–5 years, noting it felt a little weird but manageable. (00:35) Tucker explains the catch he made while teammate Clayton was mic'd up, joking he hoped PCA could hear him calling for the ball. (00:51) Says it worked out because PCA is a good outfielder who checks for teammates—solid teamwork saves the play. (01:05) Shares that having his family present made the experience even more meaningful, calling them a big reason he's there. 🥰👨👩👦 (01:15) Appreciates not just the game, but the All-Star festivities outside of baseball that he could enjoy with loved ones. (01:29) Mentions he'd prefer to start the game, but is still grateful for any playing opportunity. (01:46) Concludes that it’s been a fun but exhausting couple of days, and he’s ready to go home and "take a nap."
