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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A 5-foot-8, 200-pound catcher who many evaluators expect to be limited to first base or designated hitter, Ballesteros' bat is essentially big-league ready. Ballesteros slashed .286/.352/.469 with an 18.3 percent strikeout rate and 19 home runs in 124 games across Double-A and Triple-A as a 20-year-old, and if Ballesteros played good defense anywhere on the field, he'd be a much safer and alluring prospect. He looks like a less doughy Alejandro Kirk, and his athleticism, framing, blocking and throwing are all below-average relative to a typical big-league catcher. The Cubs will surely keep trying to develop Ballesteros into a passable defensive catcher, as finding at-bats for him at first base or designated hitter could be tricky when the Cubs are at full strength. However, those in dynasty leagues should be aware that he may lose catcher eligibility in the next couple years. On the slight chance he retains catcher eligibility while getting a lot of run at DH, then his dynasty managers will have hit the jackpot. Read Past Outlooks

Dominating at Triple-A
Ballesteros is slashing .381/.437/.566 with four home runs, three steals and a 10.3 percent strikeout rate in 28 games for Triple-A Iowa.
ANALYSIS
Among qualified Triple-A hitters under 25, Ballesteros ranks second in wRC+ (164), behind just Arizona's Jordan Lawlar and ahead of Boston's Roman Anthony. Additionally, Ballesteros has the eighth lowest strikeout rate and 11th best slugging percentage among qualified Triple-A hitters. The 5-foot-8, 195-pound catcher faces questions about his defense, but his bat looks like it might play even if he slides to designated hitter. He is not yet on the 40-man roster, but he could get the call any day based on his early season dominance.
Among qualified Triple-A hitters under 25, Ballesteros ranks second in wRC+ (164), behind just Arizona's Jordan Lawlar and ahead of Boston's Roman Anthony. Additionally, Ballesteros has the eighth lowest strikeout rate and 11th best slugging percentage among qualified Triple-A hitters. The 5-foot-8, 195-pound catcher faces questions about his defense, but his bat looks like it might play even if he slides to designated hitter. He is not yet on the 40-man roster, but he could get the call any day based on his early season dominance.
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Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
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OPS vs RHP
2025
+57%
OPS vs RHP
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Since 2023vs Left | .690 | 105 | 1 | 8 | .286 |
Since 2023vs Right | .896 | 321 | 13 | 45 | .315 |
2025vs Left | .613 | 36 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
2025vs Right | .964 | 105 | 4 | 18 | .391 |
2024vs Left | .626 | 69 | 1 | 8 | .286 |
2024vs Right | .779 | 216 | 9 | 27 | .279 |
2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Success carrying over at Triple-A
Ballesteros is hitting .394 with one home run in eight games since being promoted from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa on June 18.
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Reaches Double-A at 19
Ballesteros was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Tennessee on Sept. 12.
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Defensive improvements needed
Ballesteros isn't expected to be a significant contributor for the Cubs in 2025 due to his defensive deficiencies, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Chicago is in need of an upgrade behind the plate, but Ballesteros isn't expected to be a solution in the near future. The 20-year-old has an .854 OPS between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season -- which is especially impressive given his age -- but he still has significant work to do behind the plate in order to be an option for the major-league club.
Chicago is in need of an upgrade behind the plate, but Ballesteros isn't expected to be a solution in the near future. The 20-year-old has an .854 OPS between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season -- which is especially impressive given his age -- but he still has significant work to do behind the plate in order to be an option for the major-league club.