With love, Chicago Cubs stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo have set about documenting the final season of backup catcher David Ross, a beloved figure in the clubhouse, and soon-to-be 39-year-old. They are doing so on an Instagram they set up, appropriately called “grandparossy_3”, and the latest installment is a hilarious video of assistance:
The best part is the encouragement Ross receives throughout the video. Turn up your sound if you missed it – “you can do it!” “you’re almost there!”
I also enjoyed the ending, with what appears to be Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta reading something on the wall, and completely uninterested in moving to accommodate Grandpa Ross.
Good on Ross for being a good sport throughout the process, and hopefully there will be plenty of gentle, fun moments throughout the season.