Ben Brown: "I want to DOMINATE whatever role I'm in" | Full Interview

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02/05/25 • 39 min

From a burst appendix, to being traded for one of the greatest relievers in the last 15 years, Ben Brown has had a wild career already.

And he's ready to be a horse for the Cubs in 2025. No matter what the role.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Ben's Personal Life

3:00 - Ben's Faith

5:20 - Burst Appendix

10:00 - MLB Debut

15:45 - Clubhouse Leaders

17:00 - 2024 Recap

20:50 - Death Ball

23:45 - 2024 Injury

28:45 - 2025 Pitching Staff

30:55 - Red Sox Fan

33:40 - Fan Questions

From a burst appendix, to being traded for one of the greatest relievers in the last 15 years, Ben Brown has had a wild career already.

And he's ready to be a horse for the Cubs in 2025. No matter what the role.

FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:

/ cubstalk

Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!

Check us out on social media:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninsta

Twitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Ben's Personal Life

3:00 - Ben's Faith

5:20 - Burst Appendix

10:00 - MLB Debut

15:45 - Clubhouse Leaders

17:00 - 2024 Recap

20:50 - Death Ball

23:45 - 2024 Injury

28:45 - 2025 Pitching Staff

30:55 - Red Sox Fan

33:40 - Fan Questions

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Chapters in this Podcast:

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5:55 - Dustin Pedroia Comparison

6:50 - Hitting Style

11:55 - University of Maryland

15:27 - Quick Climb in Cubs Org

20:35 - Matt's Role in 2025

24:58 - Pressure on Shaw

28:21 - 2B vs. 3B