Chicago Cubs MLB Draft: Biggest needs on Day 2

The Chicago Cubs must add outfield depth

Aside from Brennen Davis and Cole Roederer, the Cubs don’t have a lot in the outfield department either. And if we’re being honest, Davis had one good half of baseball while we anxiously wait for Roederer to tap into his potential, offensively.

Jason Heyward, despite his massive contract, is not going to be around forever. His name has been linked to various trade rumors in each of the last two offseasons, swapping bad contract for bad contract. There’s a chance that Kyle Schwarber could transition into the DH role when it inevitably is implemented in the National League within the next couple of years.

In regards to the other two options, Ian Happ has yet to prove that he can consistently NOT strikeout below a 30 percent clip, and Albert Almora regressed substantially last year. The Cubs don’t necessarily have to go with a college bat here, as they do have the benefit of time on their side, but here are some options to consider on day two.

Zach DeLoach, OF (Texas A&M)

DeLoach had a down year in 2019, after an impressive freshman campaign. He needed a full junior season more than anyone else. Still, there’s a lot to like about him. In 18 games, he posted a .421/.547/.789 slash line with three doubles, six home runs, and 17 RBI while also swiping six bases. He’s a toolsy outfielder that the Cubs would love.

Isaiah Greene, OF (Corona High School)

If the Cubs prefer to go with another high school player, Greene is a terrific option. He has a verbal commitment to Mizzou in the fall. At the 2019 Perfect Game Showcase, he ran the 60-yard dash in 6.48 seconds, putting him in the 99th percentile for the class. His exit velocity is slightly above average right now, but the power will come as he continues to fill out his 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame.

Parker Chavers, OF, (Coastal Carolina)

Chavers has posted tremendous numbers in back-to-back years on campus. He sat out this year while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery but in 2019, he posted a .316/.435/.612 slash line with nine doubles, four triples, 15 home runs and 54 RBI while also stealing ten bases. He’s a smaller guy at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, but has surprising pop that should only get better as he physically matures.