Cubs' Venezuelan tank jumps into Rookie of the Year conversation while raking the baseball
Moises Ballesteros, a 22-year-old catcher for the Chicago Cubs, is making headlines as a strong contender for the National League Rookie of the Year. His impressive performance includes a .387 batting average and five home runs in just 69 plate appearances this season. Manager Craig Counsell is considering giving him more opportunities behind the plate as he continues to excel.
- ▪Moises Ballesteros has a .387 batting average with five home runs and 16 RBIs this season.
- ▪He made his first start as a catcher against the San Diego Padres, hitting a grand slam in his first at-bat.
- ▪The Cubs have lost three consecutive games after a 10-game winning streak earlier this month.
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OutKick Cubs' Venezuelan tank jumps into Rookie of the Year conversation while raking the baseball Craig Counsell says 22-year-old Moises Ballesteros could see more time at catcher By Mark Harris OutKick Published April 28, 2026 9:13am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Todd Ricketts Believes We'll Have Opening Day In 2027 | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Cubs co-owner tells Dan Dakich he believes the MLB will have an Opening Day next season & avoid a strike that bleeds into the start of the season. The Chicago Cubs' lineup is filled with names that the eyes of every baseball fan immediately turn their attention to.
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