The Chicago Cubs have selected Arkansas pitcher Jaxon Wiggins in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Despite missing the entire 2023 season due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament, Wiggins caught the attention of the Cubs with his hard-throwing right arm. Before his injury, Wiggins had a 6.17 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 89 innings for the Razorbacks.

Wiggins joins a long list of talented pitchers from Arkansas to be drafted in recent years. In fact, he is the 17th Arkansas pitcher to be drafted since 2019 and the 13th to be selected in the first 10 rounds. The Cubs are hoping that Wiggins can follow in the footsteps of previous Arkansas pitchers who have found success in the majors.

Although Wiggins' injury raises concerns about his future performance, the Cubs are willing to take a chance on his potential. With his impressive fastball and strikeout ability, Wiggins has the tools to become a valuable asset for the Cubs' pitching staff.

The 2023 MLB Draft is not yet over, and the Cubs have already made some promising picks. With their selection of Wiggins, the Cubs are showing their commitment to building a strong team for the future. Only time will tell if Wiggins can overcome his injury and live up to the expectations placed on him by the Cubs organization.

Sources:

- Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) July 10, 2023

- Abner Sosa, Arkansas Razorback Jaxon Wiggins drafted into the MLB, Updated: 11:50 PM CDT Jul 9, 2023, Good Housekeeping, "6h ago"