Cubs prospect does his best 'The Natural' impersonation in minor-league HR Derby

By Chris Bahr
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The Cubs are so ridiculously deep in hitting prospects that they now have a Roy Hobbs impersonator.

During the Class A Carolina League Home Run Derby on Monday night, Eloy Jimenez – regarded as the top prospect in the Cubs’ organization – put on quite a show. And the highlight was his nod to “The Natural”:

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Here’s an even more dramatic view:










Jimenez, a 20-year-old outfielder, is hitting .278/.381/.546 with seven homers and 22 RBI in 28 games for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.