2017 Houston Astros Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: B ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: B+ ... Overall: B

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Sugar Land (Triple A West)
Double-A: Corpus Christi (AA Central)
High-A: Asheville (A+ East)
Low-A: Fayetteville (A East)
Rookie: FCL Astros (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Astros (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Francis Martes (RHP) ... 6-0, 170 ... 21 ... 2012 FA (DR)

Comments: High-ceiling SP who can mess with and dominate hitters with multiple offerings. Adds and subtracts from plus FB that exhibits heavy, late life. Power CB also serves as K pitch. CU can be too firm, but has good arm speed and deception. Needs better FB command, but that is nit-picking. Has frame for durability and maintaining...

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