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Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros can hit, and his defense behind plate keeps improving

John Antonoff/Sun-Times

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In assessing Moises Ballesteros’ hitting performance during his first three weeks in the Arizona Fall League, a veteran American League scout made a wise observation.

“He’s going to play in the big leagues in 2025,” the scout said. “The question is, where?’’

The question hinges on Ballesteros’ defense at catcher, and his recent improvement has raised hopes that he’ll remain behind the plate.

Those aspirations came into focus during an AFL game Oct. 25 at Grand Canyon University, where Ballesteros threw out three would-be base-stealers, including two in one inning.