| PA | AB | R | H | HR | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
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| 2025 | 433 | 381 | 47 | 95 | 8 | 27 | .249 | .339 | .375 | .714 |
| Career Minors | 790 | 680 | 106 | 183 | 12 | 53 | .269 | .366 | .399 | .765 |
| AVG | HR | SB | OPS | |
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| 2025 | .249 | 8 | 27 | .714 |
| Career Minors | .269 | 12 | 53 | .765 |
| Season | Tm | LG | L | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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| 2023 | DSL Cubs Red | DSL | ROK | 30 | 117 | 91 | 19 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 6 | .286 | .427 | .429 | .856 |
| 2024 | ACL Cubs | ACL | ROK | 56 | 240 | 208 | 40 | 62 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 27 | 59 | 21 | 6 | 3 | .298 | .383 | .428 | .811 |
| 2025 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CAR | A | 100 | 433 | 381 | 47 | 95 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 40 | 136 | 27 | 7 | 12 | .249 | .339 | .375 | .714 |
| 2 Teams | ROK | 86 | 357 | 299 | 59 | 88 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 39 | 45 | 87 | 26 | 7 | 9 | .294 | .398 | .428 | .826 | ||
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CAR | A | 100 | 433 | 381 | 47 | 95 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 40 | 136 | 27 | 7 | 12 | .249 | .339 | .375 | .714 | |
| Career Minors | 3 Teams | 186 | 790 | 680 | 106 | 183 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 88 | 85 | 223 | 53 | 14 | 21 | .269 | .366 | .399 | .765 |
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
Cepeda grew up in New Jersey and stood out on the showcase circuit as early as age 14, garnering interest from major college programs. He decided to bypass the Draft by moving back to his native Dominican Republic and signing with the Cubs for $1 million in 2023. He posted nearly identical numbers in two Rookie leagues in his first two years as a pro, slashing a combined .294/.398/.428.
A right-handed hitter, Cepeda stands out with his bat speed and willingness to work counts. Once he fills out his 6-foot-1 frame and learns to pull and lift balls more frequently, he could develop 20-homer power. He'll need to make adjustments against more advanced pitching because a tendency to chase non-fastballs led to a 24.4 percent strikeout rate in his first two seasons.
Cepeda possesses solid-to-plus speed and displays aggression and instincts on the bases. With his quickness, reliable hands and strong arm, he's capable of playing anywhere in the infield, though he committed 15 errors in 54 starts last summer. He projects as an average shortstop and solid second baseman who needs to learn how to slow the game down at the hot corner.
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
Growing up in New Jersey, Cepeda made a name for himself on the showcase circuit as early as age 14 and attracted interest from major college programs. Rather than go through the Draft, he moved back to his native Dominican Republic and signed with the Cubs for $1 million in 2023. He has made a seamless transition to pro ball, playing well in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League in his debut and in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League this year.
Cepeda has a quick right-handed swing and displays more patience at the plate than most teenagers. He needs time to grow into his 6-foot-1 frame but once he does, he could have 20-homer power. He'll need to learn to pull and lift pitches more often to fully tap into his pop.
Cepeda has solid to plus speed and is an aggressive and instinctive baserunner. He has the reliable hands and strong arm to be an asset at a variety of positions, though his defensive consistency is a work in progress. He made 21 starts at shortstop, 20 at third base and 13 at second base in the ACL.
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50
The team that signs Cepeda will have a lot to think about when he shows up for the first day at the academy. He can play shortstop, second base and third. He’s also athletic enough to play center field. Wherever he ends up playing, he’s also very likely going to make an impact when he’s in the batter’s box.
Cepeda is very polished on both sides of the ball for a player his age and can flat out hit. He’s shown an above-average hit tool and has the potential to hit in the middle of a lineup. In addition to his game play in the Dominican Republic, he has experience with travel baseball and the showcase circuit in the United States.
His offensive prowess might be ahead of his defense at the moment, but his versatility and athleticism will keep him on the field. He has been praised for his makeup and baseball IQ.
Cepeda trains with Marcelo Bermudez. The Cubs have shown interest in him. Bermudez is a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.
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02/21/2026 | SS Angel Cepeda roster status changed by Chicago Cubs. |
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02/21/2026 | SS Angel Cepeda assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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07/18/2025 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans activated SS Angel Cepeda from the 7-day injured list. |
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06/28/2025 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans placed SS Angel Cepeda on the 7-day injured list. |
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04/03/2025 | SS Angel Cepeda assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from ACL Cubs. |
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03/06/2025 | activated SS Angel Cepeda. |
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02/28/2025 | SS Angel Cepeda assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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05/03/2024 | SS Angel Cepeda assigned to ACL Cubs from DSL Cubs Red. |
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07/29/2023 | DSL NL All-Stars activated SS Angel Cepeda. |
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06/04/2023 | SS Angel Cepeda assigned to DSL Cubs Red. |
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01/15/2023 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Angel Cepeda to a minor league contract. |
