Many of us have noted the Spring Training play of top Cubs prospects such as Matt Shaw, Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcántara and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Today, MLB.com came out with a ranking of all 30 team farm systems and the Cubs were ranked second, behind only the Orioles.
Here’s what the MLB.com writers said about the Cubs system:
The Cubs haven’t had this much prospect talent since they ranked No. 1 in 2015 with a system that helped them end their 108-year World Series drought the next season. This time around, they have much more pitching depth, which could help them build a longer-term contender.