Cubs 2019 second-round draft choice Chase Strumpf had a very successful sophomore campaign at UCLA. His OPS was 1.108 while representing the PAC 12 Conference. Many collegians have their best season as a junior, just before leaving for pro ball. An OPS of close to 1.200 or higher wouldn't have been out of line for Strumpf. He slumped to .888. As a first full-year pro, Strumpf will Chase health in 2020.
The introduction for many Cubs supporters to Strumpf was his home run he clouted in the NCAA tournament as his name was being announced.
Just seconds after his name was called in the MLB draft, Chase Strumpf hits a 3-run homerun!