Cristian Hernandez won’t turn 19 until December, but he’s already ranked as high as No. 2 among Cubs prospects because of his all-around athletic tools and incredibly advanced offensive skills. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, many have compared him to Manny Machado and Alex Rodriguez in terms of his frame and potential to fill out as he matures.
He hit .285 with an .822 OPS in the Dominican Summer League as a 17-year-old last year and is now in Mesa playing in the Arizona Complex League. Through 17 games, Hernandez is batting .