Hartshorn and Ayers were the two biggest risers in the Cubs system in 2026. Hartshorn slashed .284/.407/.518 with 23 home runs, 26 doubles, five triples, 112 RBI, and 17 stolen bases across Single-A, High-A, and Double-A in his first professional season, while Ayers slashed .289/.403/.526 with 25 home runs, 29 doubles, 82 RBI, and 13 stolen bases across 125 games at High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A.
