{"id":7113,"date":"2018-06-23T11:09:10","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T16:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=7113"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:27:56","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T00:27:56","slug":"houston-astros-2018-draft-top-5-picks-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/al-west\/astros\/houston-astros-2018-draft-top-5-picks-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Astros 2018 MLB Draft – Top 5 Picks Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time since 2009, the Houston Astros first draft selection was not in the top 20. Since 2011, the Astros have only picked inside the top 20 twice (Forrest Whitley<\/a>, #17 in 2016 and J.B. Bukauskas<\/a> #15 in 2017). Those top 15 picks were more hit (George Springer<\/a>, Carlos Correa<\/a>, Kyle Tucker<\/a>, Alex Bregman<\/a>, Whitley) than miss (Brady Aiken<\/a>, Mark Appel<\/a>). Some picks found moderate success elsewhere (Delino DeShields<\/a>, Mike Foltynewicz<\/a>) while some have disappeared (Mike Kvasnicka<\/a>, Jiovanni Mier<\/a>). Now that the 2018 MLB Draft is in the books, it’s time to take a look at the latest iteration of the Baby ‘Stros. (signings current as of publication date; signing deadline is July 6)<\/p>\n

1.28\u00a0Seth Beer, OF – Clemson University<\/strong>
\nAge: 21 (DOB: 11\/18\/1996)<\/strong>
\nBeer was drafted for his hit tool. He will be limited to 1B or DH as a professional because of his poor running ability. Won Dick Howser<\/a> trophy as best college player as a freshman in 2016. Hits for power (56 HR and .648 SLG) and has a good eye (.489 OBP with 180 walks against 98 strikeouts). There are questions about his ability to translate ability to wood bats, but the potential is there. Beer has started his professional career with the Tri-City ValleyCats in the short season NY-Penn League with a triple slash of .273\/.429\/.500.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the squad, Seth Beer! \ud83e\udd18<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcdd https:\/\/t.co\/yZGZV0IVGq<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/DQoPGhj06S<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Houston Astros (@astros) June 13, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.66\u00a0Jayson Schroeder, RHP – Juanita HS (WA)<\/strong>
\nAge: 18 (DOB: 11\/14\/1999)<\/strong>
\nSchroeder rated as the best prep prospect in Washington. Currently boasts a plus fastball curve. Schroeder is working on developing a slider, and the development of the slider will help determine if he is a starter or ends up in the bullpen. In 60.1 innings Schroeder struck out 110 and walked only 19. Also, only allowed 13 earned runs.<\/p>\n

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Our Star Times player of the year, Juanita’s Jayson Schroeder, is drafted by the Astros with the 67th pick of the MLB draft https:\/\/t.co\/B8oQWlpeye<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Seattle Times Sports (@SeaTimesSports) June 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n