With the first half of the minor league season behind us, it would seem to be a good time to revisit the top 20 prospects in the Cubs system.
The list is fairly similar to my pre-season list, because most players don’t have breakout half-seasons. There are, however, a few players who have shown real changes in their game and that is reflected in their rankings. Additionally, a few players have dropped down or off the list. However, I try to be conservative in changing evaluations based on only a half-season of play.
One player has dropped off this list for a very good reason: Christopher Morel is no longer considered a prospect.