"Iowa Cubs infielder Pedro Ramírez batted .323/.398/.625 and led the league in home runs (seven), RBI (28), runs (24) and total bases (60). He recorded eight multi-hit games and had a career-high eight RBI on April 22 against Louisville."
"South Bend Cubs right-hander Brooks Caple went 3-1 with a 2.89 ERA in four starts, scattering 12 hits and three walks over 18.2 innings while striking out 24. Caple had the best WHIP (0.80) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (8) among pitchers with at least 18.0 innings."
In April, Chicago Cubs prospects Pedro Ramirez and Brooks Caple delivered impressive performances, earning monthly accolades. Ramirez, playing for the Iowa Cubs, led the International League with a .323 batting average, seven home runs, and 28 RBIs. He also showcased speed with 10 stolen bases. Caple, pitching for the South Bend Cubs, was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Month, achieving a 2.89 ERA and striking out 24 batters in 18.2 innings. Caple's success led to his promotion to Double-A Knoxville, while Ramirez remains in Triple-A due to roster constraints.
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