Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton is eager to build on the momentum from a standout stretch following the All-Star break last year, where he posted a remarkable 1.03 ERA over 12 starts. A rib fracture ended his season prematurely in late September and kept him out of the playoffs, but as he enters his sophomore season, Horton is approaching spring training with the confidence and mindset of a seasoned veteran.
Cade Horton not worried after tough outing where the Chicago Cubs were roughed up by the Texas Rangers
Aug 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (22) pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, March 10, Horton made his second official Cactus League appearance. The results were not pretty as the Rangers roughed him up for six earned runs that featured three home runs. Despite this, Horton relayed to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com that he is not worried about results, but is focusing on the process.
“The results, they can sometimes lie to you. If I was living in the results, I’d be really disappointed right now.”
-Cade Horton
Horton also explained that he focused more on his breaking pitches during this outing, particularly his curveball. He threw the pitch nine times out of 60 total offerings, marking a five percent increase compared to his 2025 season average. Additionally, he was pleased with the velocity on his fastball, which hovered just a few decimals under 96 MPH, right in line with his regular-season average.
As Horton continues through this spring training, it’s clear he’s approaching it with the mindset of a seasoned veteran. Rather than getting caught up in stats or results, he’s prioritizing refining his craft, working on his pitches, maintaining velocity, and trusting the process. That focus on preparation over outcomes could pay dividends once the season begins, setting him up for a strong sophomore campaign with the Chicago Cubs.
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