If you want any evidence that the Cubs’ front office has been having some success targeting pitching, there are three potential starters among these five prospects. One of them has even already had some success in the majors.
6. Ben Brown. RHP. DOB: 9/09/99. 6’6”, 210. Trade with Philadelphia (2022).
Brown seems to be part of a trend of the current front office to target players whose value may be down because of injuries. The Phillies picked Brown in the 33rd round in 2017 out of high school in Long Island. At the time, he was just a raw arm with a good fastball.