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Hoby Milner’s journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale’ for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout
Brian Milner, a former Cubs scout, watched his son Hoby deliver a scoreless outing as Chicago won behind a bullpen built on precision, not velocity.
- On Sunday, May 10, 2026, former Chicago Cubs scout Brian Milner watched his son, Cubs pitcher Hoby Milner, throw a scoreless relief appearance at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Brian Milner spent 12 seasons scouting for the Cubs, often absent four to five weeks straight after the June amateur draft to evaluate players before the July trade deadline.
- After pitching for the Texas Longhorns, Hoby developed through minor leagues while recalling his father's early coaching: "You're good, keep working on your changeup," Brian advised, despite his son throwing 90 mph in high school.
- Maintaining a 2.45 ERA among Cubs relievers, Hoby serves as a high-leverage option for manager Craig Counsell, relying on control rather than overpowering velocity to succeed in the majors.
- Now living in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Brian continues to substitute teach two or three times a week, celebrating this full-circle moment where his decades in baseball culminated in watching his son pitch for the Cubs.
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Hoby Milner’s journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale’ for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout
Hoby Milner becoming a linchpin in the Chicago Cubs bullpen has been a full-circle moment for his family. Father Brian spent 12 seasons (1996-2007) as a Cubs scout.
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