CLEVELAND — David Bote hugged and high-fived so many people he didn't even know.
In other words, he was just like every other Cubs fan.
Bote has been here since the beginning — an 18th round pick in 2012, Theo Epstein's first draft with the Cubs front office.
You better believe Bote was there at the end, too.
He sat down the right field line in Game 5 of the 2016 World Series, cheering on a gaggle of former teammates and a bunch of guys he had never played with.
Bote understands the family dynamic fans experience at Wrigley Field, celebrating with people he'd never speak to again.