Dakota Mekkes is quite possibly the next great Chicago Cubs pitcher that few are currently talking about.
The Cubs selected Mekkes, 23, in the 10th round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Michigan State. At 6’7″, Mekkes’s presence on the mound alone could be quite intimidating.
Intimidating presence
Height is not everything. Still, what Mekkes has done during his time in the Cubs’ farm-system should have opponents quite concerned.
Mekkes progressed quickly through the Cubs’ farm system to his current role with Triple-A Iowa. No matter the level, though, he has downright dominated opponents, posting a 1.