2019 Chicago Cubs Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2019
Organization Grades
Hitting: C- ... Pitching: C ... Top-end Talent: D ... Depth: D ... Overall: D+
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. Miguel Amaya (C) ... 6-1, 185 ... R/R ... 20 ... 2015 FA (PN)
Comments: Plus defensive backstop (34% CS%) who moves well behind the plate with soft hands and advanced game calling. Improved pitch recognition gives him a chance to hit, but 2nd half fade (.223 BA) shows there is work to be done. Defense will be carrying tool, but the bat should play enough to have value.
Development Path: Amaya will move up to High-A and...
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