Fri Dec 13 19:40:00 UTC 2024: **Chicago Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects for 2025 Released**
**[City, State] – [Date]** – North Side Bound, a Chicago Cubs prospect analysis group, has released its combined top 30 prospect list for 2025. The list, compiled from individual rankings by four analysts, reflects a bittersweet moment as the team nears the end of a rebuild era and anticipates an exciting future. Several prospects from previous years’ lists have already graduated to the major leagues or been traded.
Matt Shaw, a homegrown middle-of-the-order hitter, tops the list, highlighting his impressive performance and readiness for the majors. He’s described as the first Cubs prospect to crack Triple-A since Willson Contreras. Another standout, “Mo Baller,” impressed despite missing most of 2024 due to injury. His strong performance in AAA at just 20 years old places him at #3 on the list. The analysts predict a managed innings approach for him in 2025, potentially at the MLB level.
Other notable prospects include: Cristian Hernandez, who could see time in the majors near the end of the first half; Owen Caissie, expected to begin the season in AA; James Triantos, whose strong showing at second base increases his chances of a major league debut. Jefferson Rojas, a young prospect, shows enormous potential despite an average 2024 season. Jaxon Wiggins, recovering from injury, could also see significant development this year. Finally, the list features several players to watch in the lower rankings, showing promise for future success.
The full list showcases a diverse range of talent, highlighting both established and emerging stars within the Cubs organization. The analysts agree that many prospects ranked 11-30 have the potential to rise to the top ten as the current top prospects reach the major league club. The North Side Bound team anticipates an exciting season for Cubs fans as the team heads into the next phase of development.
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