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Predicting 2015 Stats For Every Chicago Cubs Hitter

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Predicting 2015 Stats For Every Chicago Cubs Hitter

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This upcoming season is expected to be a good one on the north side of Chicago. There's no promise of a playoff berth, but this team should be much improved from last season. Here is what every major contributor figures to do in 2015.

13. Chris Coghlan OF

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13. Chris Coghlan OF

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Projected Stats: .281 average, 11 home runs, 57 RBIs (425 at-bats)

Coghlan had a surprisingly good year for the Cubs last season after going cold for the past few years. He should get the majority of playing time in left field and will probably also be the team's leadoff hitter. He will still platoon a bit for the club, but he should put up some pretty good numbers.

12. Jorge Soler OF

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12. Jorge Soler OF

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Projected Stats: .287 average, 24 home runs, 87 RBIs (525 at-bats)

Soler, if healthy, is set to be one of the Cubs' biggest contributors in 2015. He has a very mature approach at the plate, will hit for a very decent average and hit for above average power. His health is his biggest question mark right now, but if he can stay on the field, he's going to have a very good year.

11. Arismendy Alcantara OF

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11. Arismendy Alcantara OF

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Projected Stats: .258 average, 16 home runs, 69 RBIs (400 at-bats)

Alcantara finally made his major league debut last season, but he struggled against right-handed pitchers. He will have to fix that to become successful in his major league career, but his power, especially for his size, is impressive. He will likely platoon in the outfield with a few others, so he should get favorable matchups when he's put in the lineup.

10. Jonny Gomes OF

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10. Jonny Gomes OF

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Projected Stats: .236 average, 12 home runs, 51 RBIs (375 at-bats)

Gomes, of course, isn't on the Cubs yet, but this is based on the belief that he will eventually sign in Chicago. He would platoon in the outfield and should be a solid contributor. He won't hit for a high average, but he draws a lot of walks and is a really good clubhouse guy.

9. Ryan Sweeney OF

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9. Ryan Sweeney OF

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Projected Stats: .254 average, 10 home runs, 43 RBIs (325 at-bats)

Sweeney now finds himself in a fifth outfielder potentially in Chicago. He's still a very good left-handed bat off the bench and will get his fair share of at-bats. If he can hit for decent power, the Cubs' bench will start to look very deep.

8. Anthony Rizzo 1B

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8. Anthony Rizzo 1B

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Projected Stats: .274 average, 34 home runs, 108 RBIs (575 at-bats)

While Rizzo's average may not stay too high this season, he's going to continue to hit for power. It's completely within the realm of possibility that he could hit 40 homers, but no matter the case, he's going to start putting up gaudy power numbers as he enters his prime.

7. Javier Baez 2B

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7. Javier Baez 2B

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Projected Stats: .231 average, 28 home runs, 79 RBIs (525 at-bats)

Baez is going to hit for a lot of power, but he likely won't hit for much average. That's because he will strike out a ton. His strikeouts will be a problem if he can't limit them, but he should still be very solid contributor for the Cubs in 2015.

6. Starlin Castro SS

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6. Starlin Castro SS

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Projected Stats: .294 average, 19 home runs, 77 RBIs (575 at-bats)

Castro usually hits for a relatively high average, and this year could be the year he finally starts growing into his power a bit. Hitting 19 home runs still isn't great, but for a shortstop on a team already with plenty of power, it's easily good enough.

5. Kris Bryant 3B

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5. Kris Bryant 3B

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Projected Stats: .317 average, 32 home runs, 97 RBIs (525 at-bats)

Bryant likely won't be called up until the third week of the season, but he's set to take the league by storm. As long as he stays healthy, he is going to start turning into a superstar for the Cubs. These kinds of numbers for a rookie are extremely rare, but Bryant is a once-in-every-five-years talent and is ready to burst onto the scene.

4. Mike Olt 3B/OF

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4. Mike Olt 3B/OF

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Projected Stats: .223 average, 14 home runs, 47 RBIs (350 at-bats)

Olt was underwhelming last season, but in a bench role, he may be more useful. There's no doubt about his power, but with Olt, it's all or nothing. It seems like he either strikes out or hits a home run and it's usually the former. Still, as a very good bench bat, Olt can find his niche on this team.

3. Luis Valbuena 2B/3B

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3. Luis Valbuena 2B/3B

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Projected Stats: .239 average, 11 home runs, 67 RBIs (350 at-bats)

Valbuena was a pleasant surprise last season mostly in a starting role. He hit for good power even though he didn't hit for a very good average. He's going to be more of a utility player this season once Bryant is called up, and he could be a useful lefty bat off the bench.

2. Miguel Montero C

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2. Miguel Montero C

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Projected Stats: .257 average, 18 home runs, 70 RBIs (475 at-bats)

Montero, the Cubs' newly acquired catcher, should be an upgrade offensively and defensively from Welington Castillo. He isn't going to be a savior offensively, but if he can put up these projected numbers, the Cubs will be thrilled.

1. David Ross C

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1. David Ross C

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Projected Stats: .228 average, 8 home runs, 34 RBIs (225 at-bats)

Ross was recently signed by the Cubs to be their backup catcher and the personal catcher of ace Jon Lester. He's really getting up there in age, but he can still drive in runs and call a very good game defensively. While he won't play a whole lot, he's going to be a really good guy to have in a young clubhouse.

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