My List of Cubs Top Prospects Mid-Season

Top Five

1. Brett Jackson: Jackson is on the fast track to the majors. He was the Cubs top pick in the 2009 draft. He has had a few injuries this season so far, but is still having a great year. He is considered a 5-tool prospect.  For AA, he is batting .273, 10 homeruns, and 32 runs bated in. ETA 2012

2. Matt Szczur: For more on Szczur read, Cubs Prospect, Matt Szczur. ETA 2014

3. Josh Vitters: Vitters was the Cubs top pick in the 2007 draft. He has been a late bloomer, but it seems this year he is starting to figure it out. Scouts believe he can hit in the majors, but he needs to work on his plate discipline and defense.  Vitters is batting .275, with 7 homeruns, and 38 runs batted in. ETA late 2013

4. Ryan Flaherty: Flaherty has been the biggest surprise in the Cubs farm system and is on the fast track to the majors also. In 2008, he was chosen in the compensation first round. He is a utility man for the AA team as he has played in the outfield and infield. He is batting, .302, with 14 homeruns and 65 runs batted in. Look for him in a Cub uniform in September. ETA 2011

5. Chris Carpenter: Carpenter has been up and down between the majors and the minors. He used to be a starter, but now is a reliever. He is a flamethrower throwing over 100MPH. The only knock on him is is control. If he can improve on his control, look for him to be a set up guy or closer for the Cubs in the future. ETA 2011

Other Cubs Top Prospects

Trey McNutt

Austin Kirk

Junior Lake

Robert Whitenack

Wellington Castillo