This week top prospect Nico Hoerner, unfortunately, went under the knife to repair a fractured wrist, shelving him for the next month. Hoerner, as Chicago Cubs fans know, has recently risen in the ranks to claim the coveted top spot. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of names fans should get to know soon.
In terms of average hitter age, the Cubs sit middle of the pack at 16th overall, with an average age of 28.3 years. Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Willson Contreras, the ‘big four,’ average 27 years of age.