At the beginning of the year, as soon as Spring Training wrapped, Chicago Cubs’ skipper Joe Maddon made a bold decision. He opted to keep three catchers on the big league roster. Those names included Miguel Montero, David Ross, and Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber emerged as a strong candidate to take over the plate once David Ross and Miguel Montero were gone. Despite being capable of playing in the outfield as well, having him as a catcher came in handy.
On June 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber made his big league debut after Miguel Montero was ejected in a game against the Cleveland Indians.