Jonathon Long, the Cubs' No. 6 prospect, is having a career-best start to the 2026 season. He recently had a career night, going 5-for-5 with a home run and five runs scored, leading the Iowa Cubs to a 21-7 victory over the St. Paul Saints. Long's performance is a testament to his hard work and determination, especially after dealing with an injury during Spring Training. He's been on a tear in July, with a .382/.447/.821 slash line, three homers, and six doubles in eight games. This impressive start has elevated his season OPS to .792, and he's now rated as MLB Pipeline's sixth-best first base prospect. Long's ability to consistently make hard contact and drive in runs is a sign of his potential as a future star in Major League Baseball. His performance this season is a refreshing reminder of the talent that can emerge from the minor leagues, and it's exciting to see him shine in the spotlight.
