Cubs Prospect Profile: Could Zack Short Be a Dude in 2019?

SS Zack Short is making a push for AAA. Photo by John ConoverIf some of his more zealous supporters had their way, Zack Short would be the starting second baseman for the Cubs in 2019. The 23-year-old out of Sacred Heart University has quickly made his way through the system and has established himself as being, to use some fancy prospect parlance, a dude. Short still has a few things left to accomplish before he gets his shot at the majors, but he’s not far from getting that opportunity.

Drafted in 2016, Short has displayed a penchant for two things as a Cub. He has shown the ability to hit for power at every level and he’s also been to draw walks and get on base. His batting averages have…