Chicago Cubs Prospects 2023

Overall Grade: A-

Cubs system is now elite in terms of top-level talent and depth. There are multiple potential superstars, each with a clear path to the big leagues.

NamePosAgeLevelETAGradeComments
Pete Crow-ArmstrongOF20A+2024A5 category fantasy star. Discipline could be better.
Alexander CanarioOF22AAA2023A-Huge power, 20/20. Mediocre discipline and BA, needs more time at AAA.
Jordan WicksSP22AA2024A-Excellent K/BB, former 1st round pick.
Ben BrownSP22AA2024B+Huge strikeout numbers, back from injury.
Caleb KillianSP25MLB2023BFormerly great control, very mediocre at AAA. Decent GB rate.
Matt Mervis1B24AAA2023BHuge numbers literally out of nowhere.
Hayden WesneskiSP24MLB2022BDecent but unspectacular track record. Good first time around league.
Luke LittleSP21A+2024BRandy Johnson clone.
Brennan DavisOF22AAA2023BInjured and had terrible year. Good start at AFL.
Luis DeversSP22A+2024BIncredible year, elite control and solid GB rate.
Porter HodgeSP21A+2024B-Great K rate, poor control.
Owen CaissieOF19A+2025B-Some pop and speed, much younger than competition.
Jordan NwoguOF23A+2024C+20/20 potential, older than competition
Yonathan PerlazaOF23AA2024C+Interesting pop and speed, has also drawn walks.
Nick NeidertSP25MLB2022C+Dominant at AAA, elite control and velo of all pitches was up. Still really like him.
Miguel AmayaC23AA2024CBarely played in b2b years. Has some pop.
Chase Strumpf2B/3B24AA2024CDecent power and walks, poor discipline and BA.
DJ HerzSP21AA2024CWalloped at AA, no control but great K rates.
Kevin AlcantaraOF19A-2025CTools outfielder, ranked highly
Cade HortonSP212025C7th pick in draft