In Theo Epstein’s time with the Chicago Cubs, it just seemed the norm. The Cubs would draft a college hitter with their first pick of the draft. In Epstein’s first four years, he and Jason McLeod selected Albert Almora Jr., Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Ian Happ from 2012 to 2015. When the Cubs made it to the World Series in 2016, the first three played a significant part. Happ would come up the following year and impress, but he’s since been sent down to Triple-A to work on his swing.
Chicago Cubs take a pitcher first; just second time under Theo Epstein
