Cuba Bess
John Cuba Bess
Born: September 29, 1997
Fruita, CO US
Primary Position: First base
All Position(s) Played: 3B, C, CF, LF, OF, RF
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
Draft: Round 39 (2016 June Amateur Draft, Colorado Rockies)
School: Fruita Monument HS
Career: 2021-2023
Cuba Bess compiled a career batting average of .237 with 12 home runs and 55 RBI in his 97-game career with the Red Sox, Spokane Indians, Rockies and Fresno Grizzlies. He began playing during the 2021 season and last took the field during the 2023 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | FLCL | Red Sox | 21 | 69 | 52 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 20 | .250 | .420 | .538 | .959 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | NORW | Spokane Indians | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .100 | .100 | .400 | .500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | A | CALL | Fresno Grizzlies | 27 | 111 | 90 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 32 | .156 | .288 | .222 | .511 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Rockies | 27 | 105 | 84 | 17 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 25 | .333 | .457 | .619 | 1.076 | 52 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Rockies | 22 | 95 | 77 | 19 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .286 | .389 | .623 | 1.013 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | NORW | Spokane Indians | 19 | 71 | 63 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24 | .238 | .310 | .429 | .738 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 97 | 366 | 299 | 48 | 71 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 51 | 107 | .237 | .361 | .438 | .799 | 131 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Advanced A | NORW | Spokane Indians | LF | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2022 | A | CALL | Fresno Grizzlies | 1B | 15 | 113 | 15 | 1 | 11 | .992 | 8.533 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Rockies | RF | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.267 |
| 2022 | A | CALL | Fresno Grizzlies | 3B | 13 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 1 | .917 | 2.538 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Rockies | 1B | 12 | 95 | 6 | 1 | 6 | .990 | 8.417 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Rockies | 1B | 20 | 148 | 10 | 3 | 14 | .981 | 7.900 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | NORW | Spokane Indians | 1B | 15 | 94 | 11 | 1 | 14 | .991 | 7.000 |
| Totals | 15 | 94 | 11 | 1 | 14 | .991 | 7.000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | Florida Complex | Red Sox | BOS | July 8, 2021 | September 17, 2021 |
| 2022 | R | Arizona Complex League | Rockies | COL | June 6, 2022 | July 16, 2022 |
| 2022 | A | California League | Fresno Grizzlies | COL | July 22, 2022 | August 28, 2022 |
| 2022 | Advanced A | Northwest League | Spokane Indians | COL | August 31, 2022 | September 10, 2022 |
| 2023 | R | Arizona Complex League | Rockies | COL | June 5, 2023 | July 25, 2023 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | Northwest League | Spokane Indians | COL | June 24, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
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