The left-hander’s natural crossfire delivery stood out even as a kid growing up in Fayetteville, N.C.. Baseball, though, wasn’t his only love. A three-sport athlete through high school, Herz also played basketball and football. He credits playing multiple sports for providing a strong foundation in creating a strong, athletic frame.
For DJ Herz, the Chicago Cubs’ 2021 minor-league pitcher of the year, success is rooted in his 3-sport past: ‘It got me ahead of the game’
