Chicago Cubs 2025 MLB Draft: Rounds 6-10

Taking another big swing on the draft's second day, the Cubs selected Orange Lutheran HS OF Josiah Hartshorn with their sixth-round pick. Hartshorn is the 108th-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, and is committed to play collegiate ball at Texas A&M. Given his drop in the draft, its safe to assume over-slot value will be required to get him to sign. 

Hartshorn had an impressive season at the plate in 2025, slashing .364/.468/.636 with five home runs, nine doubles, and 24 RBIs in just 29 games. Hartshorn is a switch hitter, but hit almost exclusively righty for most of his high school career because of an elbow injury plaguing his left-handed swing. However, the big slugger is back to hitting from both sides of the plate. 

Hartshorn won the MLB High School Derby with his power and was able to swing from both sides of the plate. His thump is his best pool and, with a decent arm, he could profile as a solid corner outfielder. The Cubs clearly like his power upside enough to draft him in the sixth round. 

Round 7, Pick 211: LHP Pierce Coppola, Florida

The Cubs bolstered their pitching depth once again, adding a second collegiate starter. In the seventh round, the Cubs nabbed Florida Gators left-hander Pierce Coppola. Coppola is physically massive, standing 6-foot-8 and weighing in at 245 lbs. 

In 21.1 innings of work in 2025, Coppola struck out 43 batters compared to just nine walks. In addition, Coppola carried a 2.53 ERA, his best collegiate season by far. 

Coppola unfortunately missed some time in 2025, but was lights out when available. An imposing figure on the mound, the Cubs will look to hone in his tools and find another valuable pitcher from the collegiate ranks. Size wise, Coppola very much resembles that of minor-league pitcher Luke Little, another imposing lefty in the Cubs' system. 

Round 8, Pick 241: RHP Jake Knapp, North Carolina

Sticking to the college ranks, the Cubs selected another college pitcher in round eight. After a spectacular season with the North Carolina Tar Heels, RHP Jake Knapp is the latest addition to the Cubs' prospect pool. 

The fifth-year starter showed incredible stuff in his final college season. In 15 starts (16 total appearances), Knapp was 14-0, carried a 2.02 ERA, and pitched two complete games. Over 102.1 innings of work, the righty fanned 88 batters while issuing just 16 free passes. 

The big 6-foot-5, 270-pound righty has a real chance to stick as a starting pitcher at the next level. He showcased incredible durability for North Carolina, and despite falling to the eighth round, the big righty could be a meaningful contributor for the Cubs in the near future. 

Round 9, Pick 271: LHP Colton Book, Saint Joseph's (PA)

Say it with me, the Cubs drafted another college arm. This time, left-hander Colton Book joins the ranks after one season at Saint Joseph's University in Pennsylvania. 

Book spent time at Stony Brook before joining the Hawks. That said, Book was wildly successful at Saint Joseph's. Although his 3.53 ERA doesn't blow anyone's socks off, his other stats are worth the flier. His 122 strikeouts in just 86.2 innings make you look twice at his stat line. In addition, he only walked 20 batters in 14 starts, which includes a complete game shutout as well. 

Although Book may not stick as a starter at the next level, adding nasty stuff to the Cubs' bullpen is always something Jed Hoyer is interested in doing. As another college arm, he may get a look at the majors sooner than some other prospects. 

Round 10, Pick 301: C Justin Stransky, Fresno State (CA)

The Cubs added their first player that was not a pitcher or an outfielder in the tenth round. Fresno State's Justin Stransky is the latest addition to the Cubs' prospect pool. 

The catcher spent two seasons at Fresno State after playing at Lower Columbia College. In 2025, Stransky made 62 starts (63 total games) and slashed an impressive .305/.394/.504. Stransky clubbed 12 home runs, added 45 RBIs, and walked (29) more times than he struck out (23). 

Over two full seasons (103 total games), Stransky slashed .304/.396/.489 with 15 home runs and 68 RBIs. Stransky brings a catching prowess and a respectable bat to the Cubs' pool of prospects. Without another meaningful catching prospect behind Moises Ballesteros, Stransky's addition is helpful for the Cubs.