With their first pick in the 2017 Amateur Draft (No. 27 overall), the Chicago Cubs selected left-handed pitcher Brendon Little of the State College of Florida.
That means – assuming they’re able to sign him – the Cubs have a new top prospect (and a pitcher, no less!) in their system … and we know very little about him.
So let’s get to know him, shall we?
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