{"id":5533,"date":"2018-01-29T08:57:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T13:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=5533"},"modified":"2020-05-03T18:20:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T23:20:03","slug":"chicago-cubs-2018-top-50-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/top-50-lists\/chicago-cubs-2018-top-50-prospects\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Cubs 2018 Top 50 Prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Chicago Cubs Top 50 Prospects for 2018<\/h3>\n<p>None of last year\u2019s top five find their name on this list &#8211; such is the life of a contending major league team coming off their third straight NLCS appearance. The Cubs find themselves with one of the more depleted farms in baseball, but there is still plenty of potential.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tierbox\"><strong>Prospects1500 Tiers:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 1:<\/strong> Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 2:<\/strong> Players with an above average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 3:<\/strong> Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 4:<\/strong> Players who have the potential of making the majors, or have high likelihood of making the majors but providing minimal impact (e.g. middle reliever, low-ceiling UT guys)<br \/>\n<strong>Tier 5:<\/strong> Players who are worth keeping an eye on, but likely to never make a team\u2019s 40-man roster<\/div>\n<p><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Large Rectangle (in post) --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1738958922187675\" data-ad-slot=\"2451935543\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script> \u00a0<\/center><strong>Tier 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tier 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=alzola000adb&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Adbert Alzolay<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nAlzolay wasn&#8217;t even in the top 50 a year ago and now find himself atop the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; farm system. Alzolay threw for 114 1\/3 innings between High-A and Double-A in 2017 and ended up with a 2.99 ERA as well as a 3.18 K\/BB ratio. His fastball hits 96 mph and the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> need pitching at the major league level more than anything else. Alzolay is on the right trajectory now, but a chance at the majors in 2018 is not for certain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=albert000jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jose Albertos<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nAlbertos started the year late due to forearm tightness and the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> decided to take it slow with the teenager. It was a rough re-entry, but Albertos was named <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> minor league player of the month\u00a0in August after throwing in five starts for a 1.96 ERA and 4.29 K\/BB ratio. The young right-hander will look to carry that momentum into 2018 as he climbs through the minors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caratvi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Victor Caratini<\/a>, C\/1B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: MLB<br \/>\nCaratini saw his first major league at-bat in June this past year and bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the bigs. Over 66 major league plate appearances Caratini slashed .254\/.333\/.356 with many coming in pinch hit situations. Those numbers aren&#8217;t so hot, but Caratini mashed in Triple-A during the 2017 season to the tune of a .342\/.393\/.558 slash line. The potential with the bat is certainly there and Caratini continues to find ways to improve as a catcher, but with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/contrwi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Willson Contreras<\/a> blocking his path, Caratini&#8217;s value may be highest as a trade piece.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tier 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=delacr000osc&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Oscar De La Cruz<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nDe La Cruz may very well be the best pitcher in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; system, but injuries have held him back. He threw a solid 56 2\/3 innings in 2017 for a 3.34 ERA and 3.69 K\/BB. The coming season may prove to be a breakout for De La Cruz where he ends up in the majors &#8211; or injury might turn him into exploring a reliever role. If De La Cruz can stay healthy, his ceiling is as high as anyone in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; farm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=little000bre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brendon Little<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nThe <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; had two first round picks in 2017, but they made sure to grab Little first.\u00a0Little is in position as the top lefty pitcher in the farm\u00a0and has hit 97 mph on the gun, but he could still take a bit of time to develop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=lange-000ale&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alex Lange<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nLange was the other first round draft pick by the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> in 2017. Lange is out of LSU where he threw his premier curveball effectively. The righty may carry some injury risk that leads him toward the bullpen, but Lange will certainly get a chance to prove himself as a starter in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=ademan000ara&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Aramis Ademan<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nThe top position prospect in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; system started the year crushing it in Low-A Eugene, but struggled to adjust upon promotion to South Bend. Between the two levels, Ademan hit for a .267\/.324\/.427 slash line. Ademan is still young, but projects to be a solid middle infielder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=amaya-000mig&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Miguel Amaya<\/a>, C<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nAmaya is a 6-foot-1 teenager that moves well behind the plate. The Panamanian is already very exciting as a receiver, but has more work to do with the bat. Still, at his age, Amaya has plenty of positive projection to his offensive game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tsengje01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jen-Ho Tseng<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: MLB<br \/>\nTseng started 2017 in Double-A and then torched Triple-A upon promotion. Tseng got his first start in the majors in September and have up five runs in three innings. Tseng then had a three inning appearance later on that went much better and earned him the first major league win of his career. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> need arms up in the majors and Tseng is the most ready.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hatch-000tom&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Thomas Hatch<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nHatch slammed durability concerns and started 26 games in 2017. He threw for a 4.04 ERA and 2.52 K\/BB. Hatch is seen as having a solid floor, but doesn&#8217;t appear to have the skill set of a future ace at this point.<\/p>\n<p><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Horizontal Banner (In Post) --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1738958922187675\" data-ad-slot=\"5684603546\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=wilson000dar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Darryl &#8220;D.J.&#8221; Wilson<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nWilson might be the quickest guy in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; system, and he offers a little pop too. Wilson&#8217;s weakness comes in his batting average where he hit just .236 in 2017. If Wilson can develop his hit tool some more, he could have a ceiling as a 15 home run\/30 steal type player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=velazq000nel&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Nelson Velazquez<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Rookie League<br \/>\nVelazquez has drafted in the fifth round by the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> and might already have some of the most power in the system. The Puerto Rican has loads of raw talent, but harnessing the hit tool will control how far he goes &#8211; the ceiling is high.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/z\/zagunma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mark Zagunis<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: MLB<br \/>\nZagunis had his first 18 major league plate appearances in 2017, but he failed to get his first major league hit (he still got on base four times). The outfielder excelled in Triple-A with a .267\/.404\/.455 slash line and should see some appearance in the majors again in 2018. Still, barring a big leap, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> might not have much room for him in the outfield. If another team likes what they see, Zagunis could easily be on the move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hudson001bry,hudson000bry&amp;search=Bryan+Hudson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Bryan Hudson<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 20<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nHudson threw for a 3.91 ERA and 1.56 K\/BB over 124 1\/3 innings in Single-A. There&#8217;s still a lot of potential left in this 6-foot-8 southpaw.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=abbott000cor&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cory Abbott<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nAbbott was drafted in the second round of the 2017 draft out of Loyola Marymount University. Abbott pitched only briefly in 2017 and he&#8217;s someone who could move up this list fast in 2018 with a solid all-around repertoire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/millsal02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alec Mills<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 26<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Triple-A (Iowa)<br \/>\nMills missed some time in 2017 dealing with bone chips in his elbow. The issue does not cause too much alarm and Mills was pitching in the Arizona Fall League before too long. Along with Tseng, Mills has the greatest chance of seeing the majors in 2018 among the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>&#8216; farm arms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=marque001bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brailyn Marquez<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 18<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Rookie League<br \/>\nMarquez is a 6-foot-4 lefty out of the Dominican Republic and has touched mid 90s on the radar gun. Marquez threw 44 innings in 2017 for a rough 5.52 ERA but with a 4.33 K\/BB ratio. He still has a ways to go, but Marquez at least has the big-young-lefty thing going for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=rucker000mic&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Michael Rucker<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nRucker converted to a starter mid-year and was outstanding in 2017. Over a total of 106 innings, Rucker threw for a 2.38 ERA and 5.43 K\/BB. Rucker will be 24 in April and he could move quickly if his success continues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=paulin004jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jose Paulino<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nPaulino spent all of 2017 in South Bend and threw for 123 2\/3 innings with a 4.51 ERA and 2.24 K\/BB. Paulino can boast a blazing heater, but he has shown command that produces results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=uelmen000eri&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Erich Uelmen<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nUelmen was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 draft and threw a solid 17 2\/3 innings in Low-A for a 2.04 ERA and 2.56 K\/BB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mapledi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Dillon Maples<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: MLB<br \/>\nMaples saw his first major league action in 2017 and fared quite well other than one particularly rough outing. Maples started the year in High-A, but he rifled through the ranks in 2017 and could see more time in the major league bullpen in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=clifto000tre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Clifton<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nClifton ranked sixth on this list a year ago after a breakout 2016. Unfortunately, 2017 was a big step back for the righty. Clifton threw just over 100 innings for a 5.20 ERA and a 1.91 K\/BB ratio. Clifton also saw a loss in velocity and he&#8217;ll have to find his 2016-self if he wants to ever have a chance at the bigs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=thomas007ric&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ricky Thomas<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nThomas was selected in the seventh round by the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> in the 2017 draft. He tossed 19 1\/3 innings in Low-A for a 2.33 ERA and 1.85 K\/BB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=steele000jus&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Justin Steele<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nSteele was having a great year in South Carolina, but his season ended early in August and he underwent\u00a0Tommy John surgery. The southpaw may be lucky to see the mound in 2018, but he left us with a glimpse of what could be after throwing for a 2.92 ERA with a fastball touching 94 mph in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=underw000dua&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Duane Underwood<\/a> Jr., RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nUnderwood had a decent 2017 where he showed his durability and threw 138 innings. Still, there are rumors of a move to the bullpen in hopes to put his fastball on the next level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=estrad000jer&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jeremiah Estrada<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 19<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Rookie League<br \/>\nEstrada was drafted by the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a> in the sixth round in 2017. He&#8217;s capable of hitting mid-90s with his fastball, but his best pitch might be his changeup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=short-000zac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zack Short<\/a>, SS<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nShort split time evenly between Single-A and High-A in 2017 and hit for a combined .250\/.383\/.419 slash line with 13 home runs and 18 stolen bases. Short&#8217;s well-rounded ability should keep him moving through the minors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=vosler000jas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jason Vosler<\/a>, 3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nVosler had a full year in Double-A and hit .241\/.343\/.429 for a solid 21 home runs after hitting just three long balls in 2016. Vosler proved he&#8217;s making changes and improving, but he&#8217;ll have to continue further on the current trajectory to stick as a corner infielder in the majors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=burks-000cha&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Charcer Burks<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nBurks has been fairly consistent in the minors and had a solid year in Double-A hitting .270\/.370\/.395 with 10 home runs and 16 stolen bases. Burks&#8217; all-around ability keeps him interesting and he&#8217;s definitely someone to keep an eye on in 2018. A little breakout from Burks could go a long way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=filier000aus&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Austin Filiere<\/a>, 3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nFiliere was taken in the eighth round of the 2017 draft by the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/chicago-cubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cubs\">Cubs<\/a>. He hit a solid .261\/.392\/.443 in 49 games of Low-A ball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=lacy--000rol&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rollie Lacy<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nLacy was picked in the eleventh round of the 2017 draft and threw 29 1\/3 innings between rookie league and Low-A for a 2.45 ERA and 6.75 K\/BB. Rollie isn&#8217;t a terrible name for a pitcher either.<\/p>\n<p><strong>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=young-000che&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Chesny Young<\/a>, 2B\/3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Triple-A (Iowa)<br \/>\nYoung played a full year in Triple-A, but had his worst year as a minor leaguer. After never batting below .300 in the minors, Young hit .256 in 2017. If Young can find his contact skills again, he could have a place as a utility player in the majors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>33. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=galind000wla&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wladimir Galindo<\/a>, 3B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nGalindo had a solid season in Single-A hitting .290\/.350\/.432, but he only lasted 44 games before going down with a leg injury. Galindo has the power to excel at any level, but he needs to put it all together over a full season to be higher on this list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>34. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=rice--000ian&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ian Rice<\/a>, C\/1B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nRice hit a solid .230\/.353\/.423 with 17 home runs while handling duties behind the plate in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>35. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=bote--000dav&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">David Bote<\/a>, 2B\/3B\/OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nBote had a solid 2017 hitting .272\/.353\/.438 with 14 home runs over a full year in Tennessee. Bote&#8217;s bat is quite good, but lack of a solid defensive role leaves a murky outlook. He did shine in the Arizona Fall League slashing .333\/.395\/.536\/.931 with 4 HR and 14 RBI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>36. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=thomps000kee&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Keegan Thompson<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Low-A (Eugene)<br \/>\nThompson was selected in the third round of the 2017 draft after missing 2016 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Thompson was impressive in his 19 innings in 2017 throwing for a 2.37 ERA and 5.75 K\/BB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>37. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=sepulv002car&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Carlos Sepulveda<\/a>, 2B<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nSepulveda started the year struggling in High-A batting just .196\/.272\/.214 over 28 games before he landed on the disabled list. Sepulveda did get in nine games in Arizona in the fall where he fared much better and hit .324\/.390\/.378 in a small sample size.<\/p>\n<p><strong>38. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=martin002edd&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Eddy Martinez<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nMartinez hit .244\/.297\/.366 with 14 home runs and six stolen bases over a full year in High-A. Martinez has some solid raw talent, but he needs some more consistency to fill out his projection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>39. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=mekkes000dak&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Dakota Mekkes<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nMekkes had a terrific 2017 throwing for a 0.98 ERA and 2.71 K\/BB over 73 1\/3 relief innings between Single-A and High-A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=markey000bra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Brad Markey<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Triple-A (Iowa)<br \/>\nMarkey threw for a 2.85 ERA and a 5.21 K\/BB in a mix between starting and relief roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>41. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/z\/zastrro01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rob Zastryzny<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: MLB<br \/>\nZastryzny struggled in the majors this past year more than I struggled typing out his name. Over four middle relief appearances, Zpaghetti got torched for 12 earned runs in 13 innings. After an excellent showing in 2016, the left-handed Canadian will have to regain his prior form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>42. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=stinne000jak&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jake Stinnett<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nStinnett moved to relief in 2017 and may have found his sweet spot. Over 14 2\/3 innings in Double-A, Stinnett gave up just one run.<\/p>\n<p><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Horizontal Banner (In Post) --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1738958922187675\" data-ad-slot=\"5684603546\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<strong>Tier 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>43. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=robins000dun&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Duncan Robinson<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nNot actually a San Antonio Spurs legend, Robinson threw a stellar 126 innings for a 2.21 ERA and 3.43 K\/BB across two levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>44. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=torrez000dau&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Daury Torrez<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 24<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Double-A (Tennessee)<br \/>\nTorrez threw for 77 1\/3 innings in Double-A almost all in relief for a 1.40 ERA and 4.31 K\/BB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>45. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=radema000bij&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Bijan Rademacher<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 26<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Triple-A (Iowa)<br \/>\nRademacher had a full year at Triple-A and hit .294\/.375\/.436. He&#8217;ll be 27 in June, but he&#8217;s in a position to possibly get a taste of the majors at some point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>46. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=ayala-002lui&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Luis Ayala<\/a>, OF<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 22<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A<br \/>\nAyala hit a solid .281\/.360\/.373 while swiping 24 bags over a full season in South Bend in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>47. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=moreno000erl&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Erling Moreno<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 21<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nMoreno spent time on the DL in 2017 on multiple occasions and threw for a 4.22 ERA over 64 innings in South Bend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>48. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=hedges000zac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hedges<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 25<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Triple-A (Iowa)<br \/>\nHedges was solid in Double-A in 2017 and earned a promotion in June. He was back in Double-A by July.<\/p>\n<p><strong>49. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=kellog000rya&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Kellogg<\/a>, LHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: High-A (Myrtle Beach)<br \/>\nKellogg took a step back from a excellent 2016 and threw for a 5.12 ERA and 1.89 K\/BB over 103 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>50. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=romero000jho&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jhon Romero<\/a>, RHP<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: 23<br \/>\n2017 Highest Level: Single-A (South Bend)<br \/>\nRomero just turned 23 and pitched for a 0.86 ERA and 4.82 K\/BB over 41. 2\/3 innings in relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Chicago Cubs Top 50 Prospects for 2018 None of last year\u2019s top five find their name on this list &#8211; 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