02-24-2020, 12:37 PM
A little upsetting that only 2 Cubs prospects made Keith Law's just released top 100 list:
Quote:55. Brennen Davis, OF, Chicago Cubs
Davis was a two-sport star whose senior spring started a bit late while he finished playing basketball, but the Cubs still grabbed him in the second round in 2018, betting on his athleticism and makeup he was a favorite among Four Corners area scouts that year. The early returns have been promising, as hes hit for more contact and a lot more power than I think anyone foresaw this soon. Davis is lanky and has barely begun to fill out, so theres likely to be more power to come, while hes already shown he can manage at-bats and use the middle of the field to get himself on base. Despite his 6′4″ frame he already has a very balanced swing, and the Cubs will just have to tighten up some mechanical things since hes got such long levers. A former shortstop, hes adapted quickly to center field; he projects to stay there and add value with his range. Hes the Cubs best prospect and the highest-upside guy in their system, giving them their best chance for another homegrown star position player.
80. Brailyn Marquez, LHP, Chicago Cubs
Marquez is the Cubs top pitching prospect and the most promising arm theyve had in their system since they traded Dylan Cease in the José Quintana deal. Marquez has been up to 102 from the left side, holding 96-100 deep into games as a starter, with a power slider at 86-88. Its an Aroldis Chapman kind of combination, with some feel for a changeup that was better for him in the second half of 2019. His delivery is tough to repeat and points towards a closers profile rather than a starters; he spins off his front heel, his arm is late relative to his landing, and he tends to drop his arm a little and sling the ball. Some guys overcome these issues and remain starters, and he has top-of-the-rotation stuff if he can. My bet is that he ends up a very high-end closer who can go two innings when needed because he has the third pitch to get right-handed batters out, too.