Ty Southisene had one of the most interesting lines of any player in the Cubs' system last year, posting a 114 wRC+, more walks than strikeouts, and an ISO of .030. The diminutive middle infielder hit no home runs but had an on-base percentage of .388. Because of these oddities, it's hard to fully figure out what the Cubs have in their fourth-round pick from 2024. 

The approach is a plus; finding players who immediately turn pro and walk 63 times compared to just 43 punchouts is exceedingly rare in today's game. But it's going to be hard to replicate his offensive success at higher levels if he can't flash enough power to start sending even a handful of baseballs over the fence. Southisene was a little old for his level in Myrtle Beach, despite being a draft pick who hadn't attended a university, so the lack of power is probably worth noting, but with some age, time in the weight room and getting out of a difficult hitting environment in South Carolina may be able to help. 

Defensively, Southisene has gotten strong marks, but is likely to fully transition to second base next year due to a lack of arm strength. His defense and his baserunning give him a strong foundation as a player, and give him multiple ways to add value to a team.

If the second baseman can add an iota of power without sacrificing his plate discipline, there's the potential for a valuable big-leaguer here. But if he doesn't add any thump into his game, pitchers will eventually begin to overpower him.