Kyle Schwarber’s signature moment was highlighted when the Cubs encased his playoff home run that landed on top of the right field scoreboard roof.
But the ball has since been removed and placed in a “safe, secure place,” team spokesman Julian Green told the Tribune on Tuesday.
The Cubs have yet to decide what to do with the ball, but Schwarber seemed curious about its next destination.
“I haven’t been consulted yet,” Schwarber said Wednesday after serving cake to a group of homeless people as part of manager Joe Maddon’s “Thankmas” charity event at Catholic Charities. “I’m sure someone will find me at some point and talk to me about it. I’m not too concerned about it. Whatever they want to do is what I’m good with.”
While Green and the Cubs decide on the ball’s future, Schwarber had a suggestion if the team can’t find a plan.
“If they don’t’ want to do anything with it, I’ll take it – definitely,” Schwarber said. “Definitely.”
Schwarber’s homer gained notoriety because of its distance and the fact it occurred in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against Cardinals left-hander Kevin Siegrist.
