Former Cubs top prospect selling spring training hope to yet another fanbase again

Former Chicago Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis serves as an important reminder that a top prospect's rise to superstardom should never be viewed as an expectation. As the Cubs were approaching the end of their World Series-winning core that included Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Kyle Schwarber, the hope was that Davis could be at the center of the next contending core in Chicago. Instead, his time in the Cubs' organization was defined by one setback after another.

Toward the end of his run in the Cubs' organization, Davis would flash reminders of why he was once the top prospect in the organization. He posted 110 wRC+ with 11 home runs in 2024 with the Iowa Cubs, but just when it seemed like he was getting ready to level up, an injury would derail any progress that was made.

Davis spent the 2025 season in the New York Yankees' organization, and injuries limited him to only 50 games. As he did with the Cubs, he flashed potential at the Triple-A level, posting a wRC+ of 129 with 12 home runs in 36 games, but he was never healthy enough to warrant a promotion to the major league level.

Davis' journey is continuing with the Seattle Mariners this season, and he is doing what he does best, putting up impressive numbers during spring training.

Now with the Mariners, Brennen Davis is having the type of spring training Cubs fans know all too well.

Davis has been one of the hottest hitters for the Mariners during the early days of spring training. Again, when healthy (and facing minor-league pitching), Davis has had the impression of being someone who could contribute at the major league level. Injuries have always been the hurdle that he has yet to clear.

Davis is still only 26 years old, so if he can prove to stay on the field long enough, there's still time for him to turn his career around. He may not be a candidate to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster, but there could be a path for him to be a potential upgrade to the bench during the regular season.

Cubs fans will never not root for Davis. By all accounts, off the field, Davis was a pro's pro and always made time for fans. It may not be with the Cubs, but if Davis can reach the majors, he'll always have support from the Chicago faithful.