Cubs: Here are the five Chicago Cubs 2020 Draftees

Chicago Cubs: Athlete with prodigious power? Yes, please.

In the third round, the Cubs decided to go with a stud athlete who looks a lot more like a Big 10 safety or linebacker than he does a baseball player. Nevertheless, Jordan Nwogu of Michigan was the Cubs pick at number 88.

Nwogu is a hitter the Cubs are hoping can be passable in the outfield (probably left) with some more seasoning and work. On the offensive side, though, Nwogu has ridiculous power, bat speed, and an eye that gets more discerning with each and every year.

After taking two guys FanGraphs had going before Chicago drafted them, the Cubs went with a bit of a reach with Nwogu, according to FanGraphs. Still, it comes with this caveat about the athletically-built Michigan man: he has big-time raw power and first-round potential. Not bad for the first three picks in this abbreviated draft.

If Nwogu can improve his defense just a tad and continue to progress with his mastery/command of the strike zone, his natural abilities and power could be awe-inspiring.