Chicago Cubs: Creating the requested Shohei Ohtani memo

Player development, medical, training and player performance philosophies and capabilities & Major League, Minor League, and Spring Training facilities

When the Ricketts family purchased the Chicago Cubs organization, the team rededicated itself to putting together the best of the best – in every aspect.

Ownership poured over half-a-billion dollars into the 1060 Project, which included a complete overhaul of Wrigley Field and its facilities. This included new training rooms, weight areas and clubhouse amenities. Despite being over a century old, the Friendly Confines no longer put the Cubs at a competitive disadvantage. Instead, it’s become one of the team’s biggest assets.

It’s not just Wrigley that got an overhaul. Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training home, features the best facilities in the Cactus League – and probably all of Major League Baseball. But the team’s dedication to its players runs deeper than just the facilities.

Cubs’ Way is the only way

Maddon and the front office annually preach doing thing the ‘Cubs Way’. This ranges from running out ground balls to having each other’s back in the clubhouse – on and off the field. Maddon brings his ‘Maddonisms’ to the ballpark every day. Do Simple Better. Don’t Let the Pressure Exceed the Pleasure.

It’s about enjoying the game. Work hard – but keep the joy that’s driven you since you were a child. Do all the little things that make a team and player great and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.