Over the years, Principal Park has been home for countless players looking to leave their mark in not only the Iowa Cubs organization but the Chicago Cubs as well. From rising prospects to fan favorites, for some players, the story isn’t even half written after their playing career ends. We will take a look at five former Iowa Cubs and what they are up to now.
Catcher, Taylor Davis, 2015-2019
Fan-favorite Taylor Davis played in parts of five seasons with the Iowa Cubs and hit .277 with 153 runs scored, 81 doubles, 21 home runs and 175 RBI in 420 games. In addition, he had a knack for finding the camera, as shown in this viral video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8ri4q36KQ. After hanging up the cleats, Davis transitioned into coaching in the Pirates’ organization and eventual moved on to the business world.
Infielder, Munenori Kawasaki, 2016
Viral sensation Munenori Kawasaki played in one season with the I-Cubs in 2016. The infielder batted .255 with 14 extra-base hits, 39 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 102 games. He played in 276 big league games including 14 with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. Kawasaki was always good for a funny soundbite: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2016/04/06/82729634/. He spent the last season as a player-coach for the NPB’s Chunichi Dragons.
Catcher, Casey Opitz, 2021, 2025-2026
Casey played in parts of three seasons with Iowa and spent six years in the Cubs organization after being selected in the 8th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft out of Arkansas. In August of this year, it was announced Opitz would be returning to Arkansas to serve as an offensive analyst for the baseball team.
Catcher, Tim Federowicz, 2016
Federowicz batted .293 with 12 doubles, eight home runs and 39 RBI in 65 games with the I-Cubs in 2016 and his lone season with the Cubs organization. He played in 17 games with the Chicago Cubs and hit .194. Tim announced his retirement following the 2021 season and served as the manager for the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of Seattle. He was the skipper of the Toledo Mud Hens in 2024 and for the Norfolk Tides in 2025-2026.
Utility, Bryce Windham, 2023-2024
Windy was selected by the Cubs in the 32nd round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of Old Dominion University. He spent all his seasons in professional baseball with the Cubs organization including 2023 and 2024 with Iowa. Windham played in 129 games with the I-Cubs and hit .274 with 26 doubles, three home runs and 51 RBI. Today, Bryce is the head varsity boys’ basketball coach at his alma mater, St. Mary Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan.
While each player takes a different path, these former I-Cubs have found a new opportunity beyond their time at Principal Park. Whether staying in baseball or pursuing a career outside the game, their journeys show that life after pro ball can lead to many different destinations.