Wilfri De La Cruz

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago Cubs #17 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: De La Cruz signed out of the Dominican Republic for $2.3 million, and sticks out immediately for his physical upside. Standing 6-foot-3, 175 pounds with a long, wiry frame featuring room to add another 30-plus pounds.
  
  Scouting Report: De La Cruz is a switch-hitter, who’s starting to flash more over-the-fence juice. There’s potential plus power to go with a patient approach that should help him draw plenty of walks. He’s an above-average runner who should get an opportunity to develop at shortstop, where he has a plus arm and a good internal clock, though given his size and first-step quickness, he could end up at third base.
  
  The Future: De La Cruz is part of an exciting trio of position prospects who should debut in 2025.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60.