He’s finally here. Cubs prospect Kris Bryant has arrived at Wrigley Field for his much-ballyhooed debut.
Here’s a collection of stories, photos, social media and videos for you to enjoy.
Check back throughout the day for all manner information, photos and video on the latest Cubs’ phenom – useful and, um, otherwise.
You can also follow Sun-Times staffers David Just, Ashlee Rezin, Brian Sandalow and others on Twitter throughout Bryant’s first day in a Cubs uniform.
Kris Bryant is in the starting lineup and batting cleanup for the Cubs today. (via @Cubs) pic.twitter.com/FT863TPXoY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 17, 2015
Kris Bryant is out of the tunnel and warming up at Wrigley pic.twitter.com/ev57tmwwHM
— David Just (@davidjustCST) April 17, 2015
>>KRIS BRYANT SENDS TICKET PRICES SOARING
Bovada says it's 7-2 that Kris Bryant will homer during his debut today at Wrigley Field, facing James Shields. Think about that. 7-2?
— Phil Rogers (@philgrogers) April 17, 2015
Bryant: My dad was crying when I told him (about the call up). I've never seen my dad cry before.
— David Just (@davidjustCST) April 17, 2015
Scott Boras had better not see this video: