Derik Alcantara Stats & Bio | Cubs Left Field

About Derik Alcantara

Derik Alcantara is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs, wearing jersey number 20 as he works to establish himself at the highest level of professional baseball. Born on February 20, 2005, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Alcantara represents the rich tradition of Dominican talent that has long shaped the sport. Standing 6'0" and weighing 160 pounds, the young outfielder brings an athletic, lean frame to the field that suggests significant room for physical development as his career progresses. Forgoing the traditional collegiate route, Alcantara pursued professional baseball directly, demonstrating the confidence and dedication required to compete among the game's elite. At just 20 years old, he embodies the next generation of Cubs talent and carries the hopes of an organization known for developing young players into championship-caliber performers.

Updated: Mar 7, 2026