Scouting Report: Jonathon Long
Chicago Cubs | 1B
Overall
Summary
Jonathon Long is a 24-year-old Cubs prospect first baseman ranked 17th on the 2026 Cubs Top Prospects list with a 40 FV. He was named the organization's Minor League Player of the Year after posting a .305/404/.479 slash line with 20 home runs and a 131 wRC+ over 607 plate appearances at Triple-A Iowa last season. In 2026, his numbers have dipped to .294/.369/.405 with 2 home runs and a 101 wRC+ over 143 plate appearances, but he has shown recent improvement, going 14-for-40 (.350) over his last nine games. Long suffered a hyperextended elbow during spring training that caused him to miss time. He describes himself as a hybrid power-contact hitter with a 20.3% strikeout rate and 10.5% walk rate this season.
Strengths
- Strong 137 wRC+ since 2023 draft selection
- Excellent 2025 season: .305/404/.479 with 20 HR at Triple-A
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