While the Cubs have lost position players such as Arismendy Alcantara, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler, Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, and Kyle Schwarber over the past calendar year from consideration under the label of “prospect”, there now poses a huge question and that is--- what does this mean for our farm system? While nobody left over is going to bring the hype that Bryant does, there is a lot more depth that the organization has prided itself on. Below is what I consider to be my midseason top 21 position player prospects for the Cubbies. (All stats are through August 14.)
21. Frandy Delarosa, 2B. Low-A Eugene.
50 G, (.274/.320/.373/.693), 16 dbl, 0 HR, 9 SB, 6.4% BB, 23.6% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Jordy Mercer
Age: 19
MLB ETA: 2019
20. Wladimir Galindo, 3B. Rookie AZL.
19 G, (.358/.400/.522/.922), 7 dbl, 0 HR, 1 SB, 5.2% BB, 19.9% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Pedro Alvarez
Age: 18
MLB ETA: 2019
19. Cael Brockmeyer, C/1B. AAA Iowa.
98 G, (.264/.359/.396/.744), 22 dbl, 7 HR, 1 SB, 10.4% BB, 22.4% K
Potential MLB Comparison: JP Arencibia
Age: 23
ETA: 2016
18. Darryl Wilson, CF. Rookie AZL.
11 G, (.310/.348/.452/.800), 2 dbl, 0 HR, 4 SB, 6.5% BB, 10.9% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Ben Revere
Age: 18
MLB ETA: 2019
17. Charcer Burks, LF. Low-A South Bend.
93 G, (.274/.346/.356/.702), 18 dbl, 2 HR, 23 SB, 9.5% BB, 17.5% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Brett Gardner
Age: 20
MLB ETA: 2018
16. Jacob Hannemann, CF. Tennessee Smokies.
104 G, (.253/.305/.361/.666), 21 dbl, 3 HR, 24 SB, 6.3% BB, 22.8% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Juan Lagares
Age: 24
MLB ETA: Late 2016
15. Jeffrey Baez, RF. Low-A South Bend.
85 G, (.273/.314/.422/.736), 15 dbl, 7 HR, 27 SB, 5.5% BB, 16.4% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Kole Calhoun
Age: 21
MLB ETA: 2018
14. Chesny Young, 2B/UTIL. High-A Myrtle Beach.
108 G, (.328/.389/.395/.784), 18 dbl, 1 HR, 18 SB, 8.4% BB, 9.2% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Eddie Rosario
Age: 22
MLB ETA: 2017
13. Victor Caratini, C. High-A Myrtle Beach.
96 G, (.243/.334/.341/.676), 24 dbl, 3 HR, 0 SB), 11.6% BB, 16.2% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Tony Sanchez
Age: 21
MLB ETA: 2018
12. Donnie Dewees. CF. Low-A Eugene.
43 G, (.242/.294/..360/.653), 9 dbl, 4 HR, 8 SB, 6.2% BB, 17% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Brett Gardner
Age: 21
MLB ETA: 2018
11. Bijan Rademacher, RF. AA Tennessee.
91 G, (.248/.363/.357/.719), 13 dbl, 4 HR, 4 SB, 15.2% BB, 14.6% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Nate Schierholtz
Age: 24
MLB ETA: Late 2016
10. Eloy Jimenez, LF. Low-A Eugene.
34 G, (.273/.318/.374/.692), 5 dbl, 3 HR, 3 SB, 6.1% BB, 19.6% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Yoenis Cespedes
Age: 18
MLB ETA: 2019
9. Dan Vogelbach, 1B. AA Tennessee.
61 G, (.284/.410/.431/.842), 13 dbl, 5 HR, 1 SB, 17.9% BB, 21.5% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Matt Adams
Age: 22
MLB ETA: 2017
8. Mark Zagunis, RF. High-A Myrtle Beach.
101 G, (.275/.408/.415/.823), 22 dbl, 7 HR, 11 SB, 15.7% BB, 16% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Christian Yelich
Age: 22
MLB ETA: 2017
7. Jeimer Candelario, 3B. AA Tennessee.
105 G, (.276/.323/.430/.753), 30 dbl, 8 HR, 0 SB, 6% BB, 16.4 K
Potential MLB Comparison: Chase Headley
Age: 21
MLB ETA: 2017
6. Christian Villanueva, 3B. AAA Iowa.
104 G, (.264/.327/.461/.788), 19 dbl, 17 HR, 2 SB, 8.1% BB, 13.8% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Brett Lawrie
Age: 24
MLB ETA: Late 2015
5. Ian Happ, CF/UTIL. Low-A South Bend.
45 G, (.266/.370/.456/.826), 12 dbl, 6 HR, 10 SB, 14.5% BB, 25% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Ben Zobrist
Age: 21
MLB ETA: 2017
4.Willson Contreras, C. AA Tennessee.
104 G, (.334/.410/.481/.891), 29 dbl, 6 HR, 1 SB, 10.5% BB, 12.4% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Jason Castro
Age: 23
MLB ETA: 2017
3. Albert Almora, Jr., CF. AA Tennessee.
85 G, (.270/.327/.398/.724), 20 dbl, 5 HR, 7 SB, 7.2% BB, 9.7% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Jon Jay
Age: 21
MLB ETA: Late 2016
2. Gleyber Torres, SS. Low-A South Bend.
104 G, (.306/.365/.397/.762), 21 dbl, 2 HR, 22 SB, 8.4% BB, 20.6% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Addison Russell
Age: 18
MLB ETA: Late 2017
1. Billy McKinney, RF. AA Tennessee.
106 G, (.300/.371/.454/.825), 31 dbl, 7 HR, 0 SB, 10.2% BB, 13.9% K
Potential MLB Comparison: Melky Cabrera
Age: 20
MLB ETA: 2017
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