5 Chicago Cubs prospects to watch at Double-A Tennessee in 2023

Porter Hodge pitches during the South Bend Cubs v. Lake County Captains game on Thursday, July 28,
Porter Hodge pitches during the South Bend Cubs v. Lake County Captains game on Thursday, July 28, / Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK
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5 Chicago Cubs prospects to keep an eye on - 3. Luis Devers

Last season, Luis Devers won the Chicago Cubs minor league pitcher of the year award. Starting with the Chicago Cubs A affiliate, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Devers recorded a 2.58 ERA in 66.1 IP and 75 strikeouts. Once he was promoted to High-A, Devers began to break out, firing 51.1 more innings while notching an elite 1.05 ERA and 0.799 WHIP. After such an incredible campaign, helping the South Bend Cubs win the Midwest League championship, It's questionable why he's not near the top of the Cubs prospects leaderboard.

As Bryan Smith mentions in a tweet from back in September, the velocity on his fastball could be better, and he needs to continue adding as many MPH, effectively, as possible. If he can achieve that extra two MPH on his heater, he will undoubtedly have what it takes to succeed in the majors. If you've watched Devers pitch, you know his command is fantastic, and he knows how to attack hitters and with what at the right time. 2023 will be a massive year for him.