Chicago Cubs: Top 30 Prospects – No. 30 to No. 21

Mar 26, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur (41) during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur (41) during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /
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#28 Jacob Hannemann (OF)

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2015 Stats (Myrtle Beach and Tennessee)

.244/.303/.366, 24 2B, 6 HR, 45 RBI, 24 SB

Hannemann was drafted by the Cubs in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft but was actually selected by the Royals in 2010 but he turned down the Royals to play football in college. At 24 years old, Hannemann started the 2015 season with the Pelicans before getting promoted to Double-A after just 16 games. Hannemann’s best feature is his speed, where he stole 17 bases for the Smokies last season and he has been compared to Johnny Damon and Jacoby Ellsbury. He does not hit for a lot of power with just six home runs in 434 at-bats, but he is still very raw at the plate and has time to develop. In the field, Hannemann recorded 13 assists despite below average arm strength. His high ceiling makes it worth the wait to see if he can figure things out at the plate. A solid 2016 campaign could see him in Triple-A before season’s end, which could put him on track to crack the big leagues in 2017.

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