{"id":7207,"date":"2023-01-13T15:53:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-houston-astros-top-mlb-contenders\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T15:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:53:45","slug":"2023-houston-astros-top-mlb-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-houston-astros-top-mlb-contenders\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Houston Astros Top MLB Contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Astros, who have secured first and second-round picks for the first time since 2019, have taken two tooled collegiate outfielders to pair with right-handed Hunter Brown at the top of the system.<\/p>\n

Today, we’re announcing the 10 best prospects for the Astros system going into 2023.<\/p>\n

Host an Astros chat at 1:30 PM ET. You can submit your questions in advance here.<\/p>\n

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Here’s how we predict the 2026 lineup, with 2026 ages in parentheses.<\/p>\n

2026 lineup forecast<\/strong><\/p>\n

catcher:<\/strong> Corey Lee (27)
First base:<\/strong> Yainer Diaz (27)
Second base:<\/strong> Jose Altuve (36)
Third base:<\/strong> Alex Bregman (32)
shortstop:<\/strong> Jeremy Pena (28)
left:<\/strong> Chas McCormick (31)
Center field:<\/strong> Drew Gilbert (25)
Right Fielder:<\/strong> Kyle Tucker (29)
Designated hitter:<\/strong> Jordan Alvarez (28)<\/p>\n

1st starter:<\/strong> Flamber Valdes (32)
No. 2 Starter:<\/strong> Lance McCullers Jr. (32)
No. 3 Starter:<\/strong> Christian Javier (29)
No. 4 Starter:<\/strong> Luis Garcia (29)
No. 5 Starter:<\/strong> Hunter Brown (27)
Closer:<\/strong> Rafael Montero (35)<\/p>\n

Listed below are prospects using the best tools within their organization. Click here for direct access to Houston’s Top 10.<\/p>\n

best tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best hitters batting average:<\/strong> Yainer Diaz
Best Power Hitter:<\/strong> Yainer Diaz
Best Strike Zone Discipline:<\/strong> David Hensley
Fastest Baserunner:<\/strong> Logan Cerny
Best Athlete:<\/strong> Zach Daniels
Best Fastball:<\/strong> hunter brown
Best Curveball:<\/strong> hunter brown
best slider:<\/strong> Spencer Arrigetti
Best changeup:<\/strong> Sean Dubin
Best control:<\/strong> Colton Gordon
Best Defensive Catcher:<\/strong> corey lee
Best Defensive Infielder:<\/strong> Christian Gonzalez
Best Infielder:<\/strong> Joe Perez
Best Defensive Outfielder:<\/strong> Drew Gilbert
Best Outfielder:<\/strong> Pedro Leon<\/p>\n

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2023 Houston Astros Top 10 Prospect Chat<\/h3>\n

Geoff Pontes will host a chat to discuss the Astros system at 1:30 PM ET. You can submit your question here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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