Cubs promote top hitting prospect
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The parents of Moisés Ballesteros traveled from Venezuela thinking they were going to see their son play for the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.
“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.
Moisés Ballesteros couldn't believe it when the Chicago Cubs selected his contract from Triple-A Iowa, and it showed throughout his MLB debut. He went 0-for-4 o