2018 Chicago Cubs Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2018
Organization Grades
Hitting: D ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: C- ... Depth: C- ... Overall: C-
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Iowa (AAA East)
Double-A: Tennessee (AA South)
High-A: South Bend (A+ Central)
Low-A: Myrtle Beach (A East)
Rookie: ACL Cubs (Arizona Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Cubs (Dominican Summer League)
1. Jose Albertos (RHP) ... 6-1, 185 ... 19 ... 2015 FA (MX)
Comments: Signed out of Mexico for $1.5 million, he has seen his stock soar recently. Fastball sits at 93-95 topping out at 97 mph with good late sink. Slurvy breaking ball is below average, but change-up is already plus. Fringe command and lack of projection limit him to a #2 starter, but fantasy owners should follow closely.
Development Path: Albertos will head...
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