Now that the New Year has begun, it’s time for a new top prospects list. Prospects Live dropped the first Cubs list of 2020 and it had a big surprise at the top of it. Well, sort of. Benjamin Chase of the PL staff tabbed catcher Miguel Amaya as the top prospect in the Cubs’ system. He’s been at or near the top since the first half of 2018, but was surpassed at times by Nico Hoerner and/or Brailyn Marquez.
Amaya’s trip to the Arizona Fall League cemented his rise back to the top, further confirming the maturity, work ethic, and outstanding defensive skills he’s displayed as a pro.