Cubs praise Christopher Morel's infectious personality as he departs ...
Even if it didn't coincide with many wins, Morel's time in Chicago will likely be remembered fondly by teammates and fans.
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Christopher Morel - 10 things to know with detail
- Christopher Morel is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a third baseman in the Chicago Cubs organization.
- He was born on April 11, 1999, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- Morel signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent in 2015 at the age of 16.
- He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Dominican Summer League Cubs, where he batted .267 with 4 home runs and 23 RBIs in 56 games.
- Morel has steadily progressed through the Cubs' minor league system, playing for various teams such as the Arizona League Cubs, Eugene Emeralds, South Bend Cubs, and Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
- In 2019, Morel had a breakout season with the South Bend Cubs, where he batted .284 with 13 home runs, 60 RBIs, and an .848 OPS in 97 games.
- Morel is known for his strong defensive skills at third base, as well as his above-average speed and power at the plate.
- He was ranked as the Cubs' 13th best prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2020.
- Morel was added to the Cubs' 40-man roster in November 2020 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
- He is considered a promising young player with the potential to make an impact at the major league level in the near future.