Albert Almora is 21 years old and is in his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs system. He was drafted in the first round out of Mater Academy Charter, Hialeah Gardens, FL sixth overall becoming Theo Epstein’s first draft pick. Almora was a highly decorated player on the U-18 team in 2011 being named tournament MVP of the 9-0 team. Almora began his career where most of the high draft picks begin at Boise, Idaho for short season ball and also spent time with the Arizona Rookie League. He combined for a .331.464/.795 line over 140 at bats while only striking out 13 times and walking twice.
The interesting case of Albert Almora and the second wave of prospects
