Luke Little

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63+2⁄3 innings pitched. On September 6, 2023, Little was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [3] Upon making the majors, the 6'8" Little tied the record with Chris Volstad from the 2012 season for being the tallest starting pitcher in Chicago Cubs history. In the 2023 season he pitched in seven games, allowing no runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings. [4]

Little was named a part of the Cubs' 2024 opening-day bullpen before the season began. [5] On April 3, 2024, Little made his first start, throwing one strikeout with no earned runs in one inning a win against the Colorado Rockies. [6] [7]

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/regional/article_10aa68ba-bf7b-11ea-9bb4-57f115028fd4.html
  2. ↑ https://www.mlb.com/news/luke-little-drafted-by-cubs-in-fourth-round
  3. ↑ "Cubs' Luke Little: Added to big league roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  4. ↑ Wakai, Brad. "Chicago Cubs Pitcher Makes History Just by Stepping on Mound". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "Little locks up first career Opening Day roster spot". MLB. April 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Luke Little takes unique spot in Cubs history with start". NBC Chicago. April 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Young pitchers shine in cold, but Cubs bullpen nearly ruins sweep of Rockies". Daily Herald. April 3, 2024.
Luke Little
Chicago Cubs – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (2000-08-30) August 30, 2000 (age 23)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 6, 2023, for the Chicago Cubs
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