Cubs weigh focus on pitching in upcoming MLB Draft

As the Chicago Cubs prepare for the MLB Draft scheduled for Saturday, Vice-President of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz acknowledges the need to bolster their pitching staff. A recent poll during BCB After Dark revealed fans prefer drafting reliable pitchers, with a majority favoring risk-averse options. The Cubs' farm system currently favors position players, a trend noted over previous drafts where few pitchers were selected early. Kantrovitz noted that while the organization aims for a more balanced draft strategy, they have historically found better value in position players. The Cubs’ last three drafts reflect this pattern, with only four out of 15 top picks being pitchers.

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