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Javier Baez | Shortstop

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (20) / 12/1/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 180
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Javier Baez had two hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, in the Cubs loss Saturday.
The home run was his second of the spring, and his good day raised his Cactus League average to .360. Still, the 20-year-old shortstop is at least two years away from contributing to the big club. At this point, days like Saturday just fuel the hype machine for the top prospect. Mar 9 - 6:02 PM

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Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs president Theo Epstein confirmed that top prospect Javier Baez will not be given a shot at making the team in spring training.

Baez is in training camp as a non-roster invite, but isn't close to being major league ready and will likely open 2013 at High-A Dayton. The 20-year-old batted .294/.346/.534 with 16 home runs, 24 stolen bases and an .888 OPS in 80 games last season between two levels of the minors. Starlin Castro remains the Cubs' shortstop of the immediate future, but there's been speculation that he could be moved for Baez at some point.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Feb 10 - 5:00 PM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs prospect shortstop Javier Baez has left the Arizona Fall League with a left thumb injury.

Baez suffered the injury off the field on Saturday while celebrating, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Cubs believe he broke the tip of his thumb, but the good news is that it shouldn't have an impact on his readiness for spring training. The 19-year-old batted .294/.346/.534 with 16 home runs, 46 RBI, 24 stolen bases and an .888 OPS in 80 games this season between Class A Peoria and High-A Daytona and is regarded as the Cubs' top prospect.
Source: Keith Law on Twitter
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 12:14:00 PM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs prospect shortstop Javier Baez is undergoing tests after injuring his thumb in the Arizona Fall League.

Doctors are checking for a break, so his status for the rest of the AFL schedule is in doubt. Baez, who turns 20 in December, batted .294/.346/.534 with 16 home runs, 46 RBI, 24 stolen bases and an .888 OPS in 80 games this season between Class A Peoria and High-A Daytona. He was ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the game on Baseball America's midseason list.
Source: David Kaplan on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 05:25:00 PM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs prospect shortstop Javier Baez is day-to-day after injuring a finger while attempting to barehand a ground ball on Monday night.

Cubs fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Baez, last year's No. 9 overall pick, is hitting .286/.375/.481 with four home runs, 11 RBI, eight stolen bases and an .856 OPS through 88 plate appearances with Class A Peoria this season.
Source: Peoria Chiefs on Twitter
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 08:44:00 AM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs agreed to terms with first-round pick SS Javier Baez.

Baez will take down a $2.625 million signing bonus. The high school shortstop had issues with plate discipline as an amateur, but he's an exciting raw talent with major upside. The Cubs might eventually move the Florida native to third base if Starlin Castro remains an effective shortstop.
Source: Jonathan Mayo on Twitter
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 12:30:00 AM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have not reached a deal with Javier Baez.

Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game USA reported Saturday evening that the Cubs had reached a pact with Baez, their first round pick in this year's draft. But there is no such deal. The deadline to sign picks is Monday, August 15.
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 08:09:00 PM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

Cubs agreed to terms with first-round pick SS Javier Baez.

Baez was selected ninth overall in June's first-year player draft. The high school infielder showed good power in the amateur ranks and should rise quickly through the Cubs' system if he can hone his plate discipline.
Source: Kendall Rogers on Twitter
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 07:52:00 PM
Javier Baez - SS - Cubs

The Cubs took high school infielder Javier Baez ninth in the draft.

It's hard not to wonder if the Cubs were disappointed to see Lindor go one pick earlier. Baez may have at least as much upside, but he's more of a project with his subpar plate discipline. He should have the power to play third if he's never able to push Starlin Castro off shortstop.
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 07:57:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Arodys Vizcaino
8Rafael Dolis