Hitting his 100th home run special for David Ross, Cubs

10:08 PM ET

CHICAGO — As he was wrapping up his session in the interview room Friday, Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross was asked if he was able to get the ball from his 100th major league home run, hit earlier during a long day of baseball — and rain delays — at Wrigley Field.

“The clubhouse guy told me there’s a guy that has the ball and wants just a picture with me,” he said. “I’m gonna do that after I leave here, so that’s cool.”

Ross then paused, adding with deadpan timing:

“Who wants a picture with me? I’m surprised he didn’t ask for [Kris Bryant] or [Anthony Rizzo] or somebody like that.”

David Ross takes a curtain call after his 100th career home run, a three-run shot that gave the Cubs the winning runs Friday. AP Photo/Paul Beaty

Self-deprecating humor aside, it was Ross’s day, and it’s doubtful the fans would have chosen anyone else at that moment. Beside being a career milestone, Ross’ three-run blast was the key blow in a four-run fourth inning in the Cubs’ 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Moreover, the homer — a no-doubter that hit off the second “N” of the new “NUVEEN” sign above the left-field bleachers — is a symbol of how the 39-year-old has elevated his play in what he says is his final season. Ross, who hit .176 in 2015, is batting .254 with four homers and 17 runs batted in. He had one homer and …

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