In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, Mike Jones dives into the breakout season of Michael Busch for Chicago. After his 2024 rookie campaign, Busch stepped up big time in 2025 — but now the question is: What’s next for the Cubs’ rising slugger?
📊 Segments include:
A look back at Busch’s 2024 stats (.248 AVG, 21 HR) and what rookie-growing-pains still showed.
A full breakdown of his 2025 surge: .261 AVG, 34 HR, 90 RBIs, with elite hard-hit and barrel rates.
Analysis of how Busch fits into the Cubs’ core alongside Tucker, Suzuki, and more — and whether he’s locked in for the long haul.
What Busch needs to prove in 2026 to become a true franchise cornerstone.
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