His power and speed are evident. He can go get ‘em in the outfield. If he makes contact, the ball goes a long way. Can he make enough contact to be effective, or to reach his awesome potential? El Jaguar thinks so.
Kevin Alcántara is going to be a star in the game of baseball. Just ask him. He will smile and agree, and then go swat a ball 500 feet. Or take the extra base in four or five strides, his huge frame covering ground easily.
Top Prospects: Kevin Alcántara [VIDEO].
It’s easy to see what the Cubs see in him. Sahadev Sharma says he is going to be a superstar {$}. Sammy loves him.
Alcántara and Owen Caissie are two-thirds of the Cubs’ future outfield. The Cubs would like to have them both dominate Triple-A, get a ton of at-bats, and get a cuppa when it’s time. That could be next year, if Kyle Tucker doesn’t re-sign. If he does, one or the other could be moved.
El Jaguar has but 10 at-bats in the Majors. His track record in the minors and in Fall Leagues looks pretty good, though. In the minor leagues, he’s slashed .281/.354/.449, with 48 home runs and 260 RBI over 1,520 at-bats. Good but not EXPLOSIVE, which is what the Cubs want to see this year. Alcantara clearly has 30-40 home run power. His walk rate in 2024 was about 10 percent. That needs work. Only ZIPS projected Alcantara to start in the Major Leagues this year. I don’t think he will, unless there are drastic injury troubles.
Iowa is going to be good this year. Alcantara and Caissie flanking Greg Allen is a an imposing group and should be very good defensively. The kids will learn to win a little, and maybe the incoming ex-Smokies can bring some of their mojo with them.
Alcántara Spring home rum [VIDEO].
Chemistry may be over-rated, but it ain’t nothing. A strong clubhouse can weather a storm, or create one. Alcántara comes equipped with an infectious and engaging personality. El Jaguar, as he is called, is a star-in-waiting.
He just needs to deliver. He’s having a great spring. Let’s hope he keeps it going.
Alcántara swats double, steals third [VIDEO].
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