Prospect Updates

Bryce Windham = Picture by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs One of my favorite players in the Cubs’ system is Bryce Windham. The former Swiss Army knife from Old Dominion University played a variety of positions in college and came to the Cubs where he played a variety of positions early in his career. However, Windham switched to catching full time in 2022 and is having an excellent season in Iowa in 2023. At almost every level, Bryce has pretty much hit.

Cole Roederer – Picture by Micah Manuel When Cole Roederer returned in May after missing just about a year of baseball due to Tommy John surgery, he was put on a rehab assignment with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. In four games, Cole hit .467 and looked to be reborn as a hitter playing in new environs. He quickly went to South Bend where he spent the rest of the month and looked a little out of place.

Riley Thompson – Picture by Todd Johnson The last time I saw Riley Thompson pitch in person, he went five innings, struck out 10 Clinton Lumberkings, and did not allow a hit in leading South Bend to the Midwest League title. That was in September 2019. Here is what Prospects Live said of Thompson after that initial first full season: On the hill, Riley features a fastball that can bump triple digits in short stints and sits 94-96 on the mound. He has a high-spin curve that is a plus pitch at least.