Cubs BCB After Dark: Who’s the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year?
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who was the top minor league pitcher in 2026.
In the latest edition of BCB After Dark, fans gathered to discuss the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Among the candidates were Jackson Brockett, Brooks Caple, Pierce Coppola, and Dawson Netz. Brockett, 23, posted a solid 9-3 record with a 2.28 ERA across three levels, striking out 85 and walking 27 batters. Caple, 24, went 7-5 with a 3.09 ERA in 107.2 innings between two levels.
Coppola, 25, had a 1-8 record with a 3.46 ERA over 75.1 innings, striking out 86 and walking 31 batters. Netz, 26, was the top choice with a 7-4 record, 2.94 ERA, 103 strikeouts, and only 35 walks over 85.2 innings.
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