When the Cubs selected Nico Hoerner with the 24th pick in the first round of this year’s draft, it was quite a surprise. Ranked in the 50s on most boards, the Cubs nevertheless selected the 6’1” shortstop from Stanford and signed him fairly quickly to a full slot first round value. That meant Cubs fans […]
Tag: Eugene Emeralds
Which Affiliate Is the One to Watch in 2018?
The minor-league season doesn’t kick off until April 5. When it does, the Cubs are going to have four full-season teams in action, and come June, an additional five short-season teams. That amounts to some 300+ prospects. It’s going to be exciting to try and keep up with all of them. Usually, one affiliate stands […]
Jose Albertos Building on the Promise of His Four Inning Debut
In 2016, pitcher Jose Albertos, then 17, seemed to appear out of nowhere to shoot up several prospect lists. Like an apparition, just as quickly as he appeared, he disappeared. After making his only start of the year in Mesa, Albertos was shelved after just 4.1 innings and 7 Ks. But in that limited time […]
Prospect Profile: Brandon Hughes and His Athleticism Are a Big Surprise
As the Eugene Emeralds’ playoff push continues this weekend, a bright spot for the Cubs’ Short Season Class A team has been the play of switch-hitting outfielder Brandon Hughes. A 2017 16th round pick out of Michigan State, Hughes is currently hitting .395 in just 12 games. Hughes is one of the few position players […]
Prospect Profile: Miguel Amaya Has the Defensive Goods Already
When Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, and Jason McLeod first took over the Cubs organization at the end of 2011, the minor league system was pretty barren, especially of catchers. But in the last five years, the Cubs have produced two catchers for the major league club in Willson Contreras and Victor Caratini, and there is […]
Joe Martarano Moving to Baseball Full Time Might Be a Steal for the Cubs
The Cubs currently have four minor-league affiliates in season, with their Low-A Eugene squad set to begin in June. I might spend most of my time on MILB.TV checking out South Bend and Tennessee this summer, but what I am really looking forward to is seeing some of those prospects in Eugene, the Cubs’ short […]
Wladimir Galindo: Possible 2017 Breakout Bat
Last season, nearly everyone saw Eloy Jimenez coming as the next big Cubs hitting prospect. However, no one saw Jimenez being able to hit for a high average like he did. Heading into the 2017 season, some are looking for his power to increase enough for him to hit over twenty home runs. Along with Jimenez, there […]