Aramis

Ademan

It was just the second game for Ademan at the full-season level, but so far so good. The Cubs gave the left-handed hitting shortstop $2 million back in July of 2015, and he appears to be worth the investment. He has excellent feel for the barrel, and despite his wiry stature, he shows some sneaky power as well. He’s also a plus runner, so double-digit steals are possible, too. This is definitely a long-term prospect, but potentially a high-reward one.

Ademan, 19, is one of the youngest players in the Carolina League this season, and while he hasn’t gotten the elite hype of some other Cubs’ prospects, he just might be the next big thing. He rips line drives with his quick, left-handed stroke, and there’s some power coming as he gets stronger. It’s a long-term play, but Ademan has big upside, and could be up with the Cubs by the end of the decade.