Since arriving in Chicago, Theo Epstein and Co. have mad a habit of drafting hitters with the Chicago Cubs top draft picks.
From 2012-15, the Cubs front office selected Albert Almora Jr., Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Ian Happ, respectively. In addition to being first-round draft picks, Bryant, Schwarber and Happ share another commonality as well.
College hitters for the Cubs
Bryant (University of San Diego), Schwarber (Indiana University) and Happ (University of Cincinnati) all were drafted following their college junior seasons.
After not having a pick in 2016 and drafting two pitchers in 2017 (No.