MESA, Ariz. – Cubs third base coach Willie Harris told third baseman Patrick Wisdom that he’d prepared over the winter for their home run celebration.
“I’ve been working on my jumps this offseason,” Harris said, according to Wisdom, “doing some squats and some other explosive work. So, I’m going to out- jump you.”
When Wisdom launched a three-run homer over Sloan Park’s left field berm on Sunday, Harris performed up to the hype. He flew up the third baseline for a mid-air high five as Wisdom headed home.
Wisdom broke out of a spring slump in a big way Sunday, hitting home runs in both his at-bats in the Cubs’ 13-12 win against the Royals.