2023 Bowman Christian Hernandez BP-24 Chicago Cubs

Description: Track Record: Hernandez trained at the same program in the Dominican Republic that produced big league righthanders Cristian Javier and Deivi Garcia and emerged as arguably the top player in the 2020-21 international class. The Cubs signed him for a franchise-record $3 million bonus and assigned him the Dominican Summer League in 2021, where he had a solid pro debut. Hernandez made his U.S. debut in the Arizona Complex League in 2022 and continued to show promising tools and athleticism, but he slumped as the year progressed and posted a concerning 30.2% strikeout rate. Scouting Report: Hernandez stands out with a lean, athletic 6-foot-2 frame that has plenty of room to fill out. He has excellent bat speed and generates plus power to all fields with remarkable ease. He consistently impacts the ball and could have plus-plus power once he reaches physical maturity. Hernandez hits balls hard when he connects, but his swing gets long and he chases too often, particularly against breaking balls. He has the physical ingredients to be an average hitter who gets to his power in games, but he has to tighten his swing and approach. Hernandez is a smooth defender at shortstop with the actions, hands and plus arm strength to stick at the position. He is a below-average runner with a tick below-average range, so he may move to third base as he gets bigger and loses a step. He would be at least an above-average defender at the hot corner. The Future: Hernandez has the potential to be a power-hitting shortstop, but he has a lot of offensive adjustments to make before he can reach that ceiling. He'll make his full-season debut with Low-A Myrtle Beach in 2023. - Baseball America

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Location: Olathe, Kansas

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