Frank Schwindel's 2021 Season Highlights

Schwindel is one of the few things for the Cubs in 2021 that made me excited and happy. "Frank the Tank," "Schwindy City" and other nicknames accurately describe how good this guy was.

With the Cubs, ended with a final stat line of .342/.389/.613 with a 163 wRC in 239 PA. He had a low 15.1% K rate and a 6.7% BB rate.

The guy's ability to hit homers (14) and not strikeout a ton, plus his charisma and personality, quickly made him a favorite Cubs player to me and other fans.

So, enjoy this highlight video of Schwindel's 2021 season, and just take a moment to admit that this is the legendary Frank the Tank.

There you have it. And while I'm not sure if he can hit that well all season long, the personality will still be there.

And, before you go, check out these awesome Cubs shirts, the first one being a pretty cool Schwindel shirt. (They do make really good Christmas gifts for Cubs fans)

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