123. Former Prospect and Current Banana Ball Player Chris Clarke Talks Cubs Development System

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December 9, 2025 • 42 mins

Greg Huss is joined by former Cubs prospect and recent draft pick of the Texas Tailgaters from the Banana Ball League, Chris Clarke. He spent six seasons in the Cubs organization and gives the lowdown on what it was like during his time in the system.

- Favorite parts of each affiliate
- Playing with and then playing for Pelicans manager Yovanny Cuevas
- How he completely turned around the Myrtle Beach Pelicans season
- How pitching development has changed during his time in the org
- How pitch counts and innings limits impacted his development
- What it was like being drafted in the MLB Rule 5 Draft
- How he found himself trying out for the Savannah Bananas

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