Retired Chicago Cubs Slugger Wants His Podcast To Be Like 'Pat McAfee Show'

As one of the Chicago Cubs former sluggers transitions into the next phase of his career, he has his eyes set on another successful show for what he wants his new podcast to become.

Mar 23, 2023; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer (51) / Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

One of the Chicago Cubs' greatest needs the past couple years has been trying to find an everyday first baseman.

Ahead of the 2023 season, they thought they might have found their answer when they added four-time Gold Glove winner Eric Hosmer on a one year deal that was worth the minimum.

Because of the contract that he signed with the San Diego Padres before they traded him away, the Cubs were able to take a chance on the veteran for a low cost.

Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out for either party as Hosmer only played in 31 games before he was designated for assignment and ultimately released. He put up a slash line of .234/.280/.330 with two homers and 14 RBI during his time with Chicago.

After his release, the 2015 World Series champion didn't catch on with another team and decided to retire in February 2024 with the announcement that he was also starting his own company called "MoonBall Media."

The aim behind his company is to allow MLB players to tell their stories and give them an outlet to freely discuss topics inside and outside of the game.

Hosmer spoke with Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY about his vision for MoonBall Media and his new podcast called "Diggin’ Deep." He aims to have it turn into something similar to what another former athlete in the football space did.

"... this is finding ways to create content and stories in different ways. You see how much fun Pat McAfee and his crew has with the football guys. He provides a certain level of comfort where they’re not so guarded, and you see more of the personality of the players," he told Nightengale.

After his playing days in the NFL, Pat McAfee started his own media career that saw him host shows on Barstool Sports, Sirius XM, DAZN, Westwood One, and now ESPN.

If Hosmer can turn his own company into something similar to what McAfee has done, that would be a major win for baseball fans everywhere.