Owen Caissie Extends Hit Streak to 11 Games in Four-Hit Day
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie continued his hot stretch of hitting on Tuesday, going 4-for-4 for Triple-A Iowa, including three singles and one double. Unfortunately, Iowa was shut out in the contest, so there were no runs or RBI to be had, but his personal hit streak was extended to 11 games, and he's hit safely in 16 of the last 17. During that 17-game stretch, the former second-round draft pick has gone 23-for-61 (.377) with seven doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and one steal. While it has been an impressive performance, the high strikeout rate persisted throughout the 17 games, with the left-handed slugger registering a 31.0 percent K% during that span, although it was somewhat offset by an 11.3 percent BB%. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect should debut once there is an opportunity with the big league club, and with the power potential, he could be rosterable in very deep and NL-only leagues when that happens.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie homered again on Sunday, the fourth time he's done so in his last seven games, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI for Triple-A Iowa. The home run was a 449-foot shot to dead center and extended his current hit streak to 10 games, during which time he's gone 12-for-34 (.353) with three doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored, and a 5:12 BB:K. For the season, the Cubs' top offensive prospect is now slashing .263/.367/.512 with 11 home runs and a strong 12.9 percent walk rate. Unfortunately, the big power comes with a big strikeout rate of 33.1 percent. Nevertheless, the 22-year-old is likely to get a shot in the majors at some point this season, but with a healthy outfield, there is currently no path to playing time. The left-handed slugger could be worthy of a roster spot in deep and NL-only leagues when he gets the call, but the strikeout rate likely won't improve in the majors, which will limit his ability to hit for average and dampen his fantasy value.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went deep in his third-straight game during the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday against Triple-A Louisville. In this contest, Caissie went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. However, in the second game, he saw his impressive power streak come to an end as he went 1-for-3 with a double. Over his last 18 games, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Cubs' system has been swinging a hot bat, holding a stellar .328/.416/.582 slash line with eight doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, and two stolen bases. Through 54 total games, Caissie has posted a .262/.366/.510 line with 16 doubles and 10 long balls. Given his steady progression at Triple-A, Caissie should be in the mix to reach the majors this season. However, given the depth in the Chicago outfield, he will likely need to wait for an injury.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 loss against Triple-A Louisville. Caissie has gotten off to a blazing start in June, hitting .345/.441/.586 two home runs in 29 at-bats. The 22-year-old's prodigious raw power has been on display all season, with his quality of contact ranking among the best in Triple-A. His 18.6 percent barrel rate ranks sixth best. A concern with Caissie has been the prevalent swing-and-miss with a 33.5 percent strikeout rate. He is currently ranked as the number 46 prospect on MLB.com. The Cubs' outfield is pretty crowded for the time being, but an injury could open the door for Caissie at some point this season. He'd make for a solid speculative add in most formats.
Owen Caissie Records Another Multi-Hit Performance
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-6 on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. All three hits were singles, and the left-handed hitter scored twice in the contest as well. The effort marked his third multi-hit performance in his last four games, going 7-for-18 (.388) over that stretch and pushing his season slash line to .247/.349/.479. Chicago's outfield remains crowded, so there currently is no path to playing time for the team's third-ranked prospect, but he's sure to make a debut at some point this season. Managers in NL-only leagues should consider stashing him ahead of his eventual call-up, as he brings plenty of power and would be hitting in the top offensive lineup in baseball whenever he gets that chance.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Wednesday against Triple-A Columbus. The 22-year-old has struck out at a 34% clip at Triple-A this season, but has combated it with a 13.4% walk rate. He flashed exciting power potential with a strong 115.5 MPH MaxEV last season in Triple-A and boasts a 53% hard hit rate this season. The Cubs' outfield is crowded with good players at the moment, but things can change fast with injuries. With his power potential and the strength of the Cubs' lineup, Caissie would be worth an add if he were to be called up.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. It was his fifth home run of the season and third straight game with an extra-base hit. The average doesn't jump off the page at .230, but the ability to draw walks continues to keep his OBP afloat, now sitting at a robust .343 for the year. With the Cubs' outfielders rolling at the plate, there is no path to at-bats for Caissie, so it looks like the former second-round draft pick remain in the minors until there is a need, and he'll likely need to show some improvement upon his 35.3 percent strikeout rate he's posted thus far. The 22-year-old left the game early on Tuesday due to muscle cramps, but isn't expected to miss time. Nevertheless, expect a debut later this year, but he is not a stash candidate at this time.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie is riding a six-game hitting streak at Triple-A. During this stretch, Caissie has held a .286/.400/.667 slash line with two doubles and two home runs. He has also held a 6:4 K:BB. Before this recent stretch, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system held an underwhelming .186/.271/.326 slash line across his last 10 games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Caissie's production at Triple-A, as he could be nearing his MLB debut. Last summer, the former second-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft spent his entire 2024 season with Triple-A Iowa. Across 127 games, he held a solid .278/.375/.472 slash line with 29 doubles and 19 long balls. If he can continue to turn the corner, he could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the coming months.
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 2-for-6 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. This was Caissie's first round-tripper since the Triple-A season-opener on March 28. This was also his first multi-hit contest since April 3. Through the first nine games of the Iowa Cubs' regular season, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system held a solid .243/.333/.486 slash line with a 4:15 BB:K. Last summer, the former second-round selection spent his entire season with Triple-A Iowa and held a solid .278/.375/.472 slash line. Given his strong play last season at Triple-A and hot start to this campaign, he should be in the mix for an early-2025 MLB debut. However, he may need to wait for an injury as the Cubs' outfield is currently quite deep and does not have an open spot for Caissie.
Owen Caissie Triples In Three-Hit Game At Triple-A
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader for Triple-A Iowa. The three-hit performance only brought his batting average up to .250 (5-for-20), but with a double, a triple, and a home run included in those five total hits, the 22-year-old is slugging .550. The left-handed hitter spent all of 2024 at Triple-A, and though he hit .278 with 19 home runs and a strong .375 OBP due to a high walk rate, he struck out at a 28.4 percent rate. The former second-round draft pick is faring even worse to begin 2025, striking out nine times in 22 plate appearances (40.9 percent). The Cubs don't have a need for Caissie in the outfield at the moment and would surely like to see him get the strikeouts under control before throwing him into the fire in the big leagues, not to mention it could be prospect Kevin Alcantara who gets the call before him, but the 6-foot-3 slugger still has a good shot to make his major league debut later this season and could hold value in NL-only leagues.
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