3 Cubs players who are proving their ST stats were a fluke, and 2 who were legit

Legit: OF/IF Christopher Morel

When I say Christopher Morel has been raking all year, I mean it. The 23-year-old's breakout year began in Spring Training, where he cranked four home runs, scored 11 runs, and collected 14 hits in 22 games played. His unassuming ability to hit for power carried over into the first month of the season, which he spent with the Iowa Cubs. There he sent 11 missals over the fences and amassed an OPS of 1.155 while leading the International League in several hitting categories.

The front office finally listened to the fans and called Morel back up in May, where he went on a historic tear and hit 9 home runs in May. Five of those dingers also came in consecutive games. While Morel does strike out a lot, his power is invaluable to this team and he deserves to play every day. I would start giving him reps at third base sooner rather than later because there really isn't a place for him anywhere else. Patrick Wisdom's time with this team looks numbered and Nick Madrigal should not be a priority over Morel.