Top 20 Cubs prospects

[ddwyer]

1. Pete Crow-Armstrong
2. Brennen Davis
3. Kevin Alcantara
4. Hayden Wesneski
5. Matt Mervis
6. Cade Horton
7. Owen Caissie
8. Jordan Wicks
9. Cristian Hernandez
10. Alexander Canario

11. Daniel Palencia
12. Ben Brown
13. Porter Hodge
14. James Triantos
15. Moises Ballesteros 
16. DJ Herz
17. Luis Devers
18. Jackson Ferris
19. Kevin Made
20. Caleb Kilian

 

[CubinNY]

What is the likelihood that PCA is a slightly better version of Almora? 

[Transmogrified Tiger]

54 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

What is the likelihood that PCA is a slightly better version of Almora? 

The closer comparison in terms of disappointing outcomes is probably post-Boston Jackie Bradley Jr. 

[CaliforniaRaisin]

1 hour ago, Transmogrified Tiger said:

The closer comparison in terms of disappointing outcomes is probably post-Boston Jackie Bradley Jr. 

Right. It’s clear PCA’s defensive ability isn’t just based on good reads (like Almora) but also speed and athletic ability so he’ll be an elite defender even into his 30s, a la JBJ.

[chopsx9]

1 hour ago, CubinNY said:

What is the likelihood that PCA is a slightly better version of Almora? 

Ignoring that most prospects are going to flop so heading in that direction is probable I'd think he profiles for more speed and is a better defender than Almora. No?  If he flames out (even if he doesn't ) I think he has less power than Bradley. I keep coming back to Kiermaier or Kiermaier lite depending on how poorly the offense develops. 

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I have a hard time having strong opinions on PCA with all the uncertainty around AA performance with the experimental ball.  This is a very good sign when it comes to his K rate(10% better than league average), but makes the lack of walks worse(9% below league average).  I think the power displayed is fairly real, the triples aren't really anomalous given his speed, and he's hitting home runs on their own at a greater pace than the league.  We've seen him make some peripheral improvements after being challenged(1.1% BB% his first 6 weeks at A+, 5.7% after), but he's neither struggling like his first few weeks at A+ nor is he humiliating pitchers like he did at previous levels so it's hard to say if that's coming.