He had already ascended to immediate hero status in the minds of Cubs fans, filling in as admirably as he has for Kris Bryant (including that two-out, game-tying homer against the Diamondbacks before Anthony Rizzo’s walk-off shot – remember that?).
But tonight, David Bote became a cult legend forever and ever among Cubs fans.
Two outs. Basis loaded. Pinch hitting. Walk-off grand slam:
Ship it. ⛵️#EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/uZFLJ2WtOK
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 13, 2018
It wasn’t just a huge moment – Bote absolutely crushed that ball: 110.0 mph off the bat, 442 feet onto the batter’s eye in center field! Monster shot.
Let’s watch it again from more angles!
Bottom of the 9th + Bases loaded + Down to your last strike = WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM! pic.twitter.com/G4rsfb5oDz
— ESPN (@espn) August 13, 2018
Dude got mobbed at home plate:
#EverybodyIn#EveryBoteIn pic.twitter.com/1OWzcFJVR6
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 13, 2018
Just beautiful:
My favorite picture of the night might be this one … pic.twitter.com/ehFbehEss5
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) August 13, 2018
Not to be overlooked: that bat flip was a work of freaking art. pic.twitter.com/HvI2oRHFf7
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) August 13, 2018
Also, this was Bryce Harper looking at the pandemonium in the crowd as he walked off the field:
Soon, Bryce. Soon. pic.twitter.com/hG6L9wOboJ
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) August 13, 2018