A couple of years ago Javier Baez wasn't sure of his future with the Chicago Cubs. He had ended his first MLB-stint, striking out 41.5% of the time and with Addison Russell waiting in the minors, Baez wasn't guaranteed anything. Two years later, Baez is being honored with a street sign in Humboldt Park after playing an important role during the Cubs' 2016 World Series run.
City Council approved the street sign, honoring the talented Cubs' infielder, on Wednesday, officially named "Javier 'Javy' Baez Way, " along the west side of West Luis Munoz Marin Drive. It will be near a replica of Wrigley Field known as Little Cubs Field.
Via DNAinfo Chicago:
Luis Munoz Marin was the first elected governor of Puerto Rico. The street named after him surrounds Humboldt Park's namesake park in a neighborhood defined by large steel Puerto Rican flags.Baez, 24, grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., but was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, in 1992. Before his 24th birthday, Baez became the every-day starting second baseman for Joe Maddon in the playoffs and shined on the national stage, winning co-MVP in the NLCS. Baez's popularity in Chicago increased month by month during the 2016 season as he quickly became a human highlight reel. That continued in the postseason and eventually ended in a World Series title with the Cubs. Baez has come a long way since his MLB debut in 2014, but the great thing is as good as he is, the future gold glove winner still has room for improvement and he's only 24-years-old. Also, he's a great guy. Check this out. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2017/01/javier-baez-visiting-hospital-will-best-thing-see-today/ Back to the street sign, Baez can thank an 11-year-old for the honor.
Pretty cool. Now, time for some awesomeness to get you ready for the upcoming 2017 season. https://twitter.com/AldoSoto21/status/796170105226952704The sign was first proposed by Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) in November. Maldonado said the idea came from his 11-year-old son, whose fall Little League baseball team was captivated by the Cubs' postseason push.
