I love how close we get to the prospect side in spring training, given that the big leaguers aren’t participating. Don’t get me wrong, this part sucks. But it shifts the focus more to the minor league side, and we might as well enjoy seeing more of Mesa’s prospects than ever before.
Among the recent visuals…
What a fun match between DJ Herz and James Triantos. Looks like this round went to Herz:
Cubs prospects DJ Herz and James Triantos face off live on BP… pic.twitter.com/4ENcQehZkP
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 7, 2022
It may be Monday, but it’s also ‘Herzday’! @DavidjohnHerz pitch BP live today to multiple hitters including @JamesTriantos on the last photo. His stuff is NASTY! #Cubs #CubsProspects #ST2022 #baseball #MiLB pic.twitter.com/KEEG0YbN9y
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 7, 2022
I love this look at the shift handle from Herz:
Cubs prospect DJ Herz started developing a switch with a “Vulcan” grip in 2020. Here’s a look at his setup from today’s live BP session.
Casey Jacobson, the Cubs’ pitching development coordinator, said, “The early results were pretty much there.”
Herz had a K rate of 40.4% in 2021. pic.twitter.com/k9GuSpxHHM
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 7, 2022
Kevin Alcántara seems to be educated a bit by Joe Nahas, who himself is a dormant prospect and is a bit more advanced than Alcántara:
Kevin Alcántara at bat last week against Joe Nahas.
A Juan Soto style grip, a few good hacks, his confidence on the court is a joy to watch. #Cubs @WatchMarquee
🎥: @ScottyChags (who else? 🐐) pic.twitter.com/F7Lu95Seli
—Lance Brozdowski (@LanceBroz) March 7, 2022
Ed Howard and Jordan Nwogu taking swings, the mechanics of each still seem a bit (#NotAScout) to me:
Shot some angles from #Cubs prospects Ed Howard and Jordan Nwogu put the balls in play yesterday. ⚾️ 💥
To learn more about Howard, @LanceBroz caught up with Howard last week on @WatchMarquee: https://t.co/Wt0s6JogxL pic.twitter.com/M0xZQvuvjE
— Scott Changnon (@ScottyChags) March 7, 2022
Cristian Hernandez shoots:
Here are some shots of Cubs shortstop prospect Cristian Hernández, who is expected to climb the rankings in 2022. pic.twitter.com/4enCwFELAy
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 7, 2022
If Max Bain is in slow motion, does that make him Min Bain:
Be sure to get a pic of Max Bain’s mechanics from today’s live slow motion BP 🔥 @WatchMarquee #Cubs pic.twitter.com/RX9b9OKYAb
— Scott Changnon (@ScottyChags) March 6, 2022
It was fun, @mbain_38#BathDay #Cubs https://t.co/9ZPHe70HIg pic.twitter.com/7JwCEolvqV
— Scott Changnon (@ScottyChags) March 6, 2022
Brennen Davis BP:
Some Brennen Davis BP for your timeline… pic.twitter.com/l3K4TQ9K8y
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 7, 2022
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