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Chicago Cubs fans have quickly fallen in love with this top prospect after catching wind of his response to getting the big league call-up.

“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.