Teddy Eley

A graduate of Denison University, Teddy has been writing about the Cubs farm system for a few years now. He has been to all of the full season affiliates of the Cubs, and often makes trips to South Bend over the summers. Outside of the minors, his interests include soccer, economics, and ultimate frisbee.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Teddy EleyJanuary 14, 2018

How Willson Contreras Can Improve on Below-Average Framing Numbers

Everything about that magical World Series season was historic for the Cubs. They had an elite defense, the best ERA…
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Cubs Draft News

Teddy EleyOctober 28, 2017

Let’s Talk About Cubs’ Poor Record of Late Round Draft Picks

With the minor league season behind us, national evaluators and writers will soon reflect on the year and the next…
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South Bend Cubs

Teddy EleyAugust 10, 2017

Cubs Prospect Updates: Kevonte Mitchell, DJ Wilson, Others Putting in Work at South Bend

I recently got to see the South Bend Cubs take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and what follows is…
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South Bend Cubs

Teddy EleyAugust 9, 2017

Cubs Prospect Profile: Ground-Ball Machine Bryan Hudson Gaining Steam

On a perfect evening at the best Class-A ballpark in the nation, Bryan Hudson was unmistakable as he walked to…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Teddy EleyJune 29, 2017

Charcer Burks Experiencing Offensive Breakout at AA Tennessee

A ninth rounder in 2013 out of a high school in Richmond, Texas, Charcer Burks has been making steady progress on…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Teddy EleyJune 14, 2017

On Baseball’s Past and Growing Presence in Europe

The arrival of players like Max Kepler and Dovydas Neverauskas signals a change in the MLB landscape, as a growing…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Teddy EleyApril 21, 2017

Cubs International Class 2016-2017: Getting Creative while Fishing in a Smaller Pond

The current Cubs front office has always been known for creativity, ranging from being one of the first teams to break…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Teddy EleyAugust 9, 2016

Watch: Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Oscar de la Cruz Impresses in Recent Start

As burly Dominican Oscar de La Cruz strolled to the dugout after yet another strikeout to end the top half…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Teddy EleyFebruary 20, 2016

Myrtle Beach Pelicans 2016 Preview: Will the Tools Manifest In-Game?

In 2015, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans captured the Mills Cup Trophy, beating the Wilmington Blue Rocks en route to the…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Teddy EleyFebruary 13, 2016

Tennessee Smokies 2016 Preview: Which Starters will Emerge?

We now jump from Des Moines to Kodak, Tennessee, home of the forestial Smokies Park. Last year’s squad was a…
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