Post by joshsbix on Sept 21, 2023 8:20:20 GMT -5
The Astros had first round picks, then they didn't, then they did again and then they added 3rd round picks. It was a roller coaster of a draft for Houston but in the end they ended up going completely with high school talent and it looks like a 10 year plan has come into shape after last years mostly bullpen draft.
When the Astros traded away pitcher Carlos V, they were able to get back into the first round after trading away 2 picks to improve their ML roster. They ended up going with SP Julian Teheran (Colombia) and later in the first round dropped down to get Jason Heyward (Henry County HS. Georgia). Immediately, they both received talent bumps and look to lead this draft class into the future.
The Astros didn't have any second round picks but then they got busy in the 3rd round with 4 picks. The Astros believe that the steal of the 3rd round, with everyone reaching for bats early in the draft, was 3 star prospect OF Avisail Garcia (Venezuela). One could make an argument for Drew Pomeranz, but as far as bats go, this could be one to look back on 10 seasons from now. With a lot of point investment, Garcia could be a defensive stud with some pop.
The plan to take high school youth continued as the Astros took 18 yo C Cameron Rupp (Prestonwood HS, TX), 15 yo OF Oswaldo Arcia (Venezuela) , and wrapped their draft up with 15 yo 2B Heran Perez (Venezuela).
Rupp brings a lot of defensive ability to the table and can be used behind the plate or in the outfield as a defensive replacement or a knee saving technique and the team won't lose anything. Definitely needs point investment to improve his bat. Arcia, who could be turned into a SS but has a cannon for an arm in the OF, wlil begin his minor league career in A ball trying to become a better shortstop and improve across the board in the batter's box. We think this is the biggest long shot, even with development, from this Astros draft class. We have already outlined the selection of Avisail Garcia, but to reemphasize, it arguably was the steal of the 3rd round. I think the 3rd round pick that has garnered the most fan chatter was the 2B/OF Heran Perez selection. With a lot of work on his hitting, he has the tools to be a stellar defensive center fielder and an absolute terror on the basepaths.
In the middle of the draft, the team announced that they had traded C John Buck for 3B Elliot Johnson and announced an aggressive point plan to develop this core as the future of the team, be prepared to read a lot more articles from me
The plan sort of trickled to a start with 2B Cesar Hernandez late in the 2006 draft, almost by accident. This year the intention was very deliberate and very focused. It should be fun to see how the development goes and how many of these players end up in the majors in 10 years.
Just as a side note, the team has taken on a very Latin feel since I moved to Colombia, and it hasn't been intentional.
When the Astros traded away pitcher Carlos V, they were able to get back into the first round after trading away 2 picks to improve their ML roster. They ended up going with SP Julian Teheran (Colombia) and later in the first round dropped down to get Jason Heyward (Henry County HS. Georgia). Immediately, they both received talent bumps and look to lead this draft class into the future.
The Astros didn't have any second round picks but then they got busy in the 3rd round with 4 picks. The Astros believe that the steal of the 3rd round, with everyone reaching for bats early in the draft, was 3 star prospect OF Avisail Garcia (Venezuela). One could make an argument for Drew Pomeranz, but as far as bats go, this could be one to look back on 10 seasons from now. With a lot of point investment, Garcia could be a defensive stud with some pop.
The plan to take high school youth continued as the Astros took 18 yo C Cameron Rupp (Prestonwood HS, TX), 15 yo OF Oswaldo Arcia (Venezuela) , and wrapped their draft up with 15 yo 2B Heran Perez (Venezuela).
Rupp brings a lot of defensive ability to the table and can be used behind the plate or in the outfield as a defensive replacement or a knee saving technique and the team won't lose anything. Definitely needs point investment to improve his bat. Arcia, who could be turned into a SS but has a cannon for an arm in the OF, wlil begin his minor league career in A ball trying to become a better shortstop and improve across the board in the batter's box. We think this is the biggest long shot, even with development, from this Astros draft class. We have already outlined the selection of Avisail Garcia, but to reemphasize, it arguably was the steal of the 3rd round. I think the 3rd round pick that has garnered the most fan chatter was the 2B/OF Heran Perez selection. With a lot of work on his hitting, he has the tools to be a stellar defensive center fielder and an absolute terror on the basepaths.
In the middle of the draft, the team announced that they had traded C John Buck for 3B Elliot Johnson and announced an aggressive point plan to develop this core as the future of the team, be prepared to read a lot more articles from me
The plan sort of trickled to a start with 2B Cesar Hernandez late in the 2006 draft, almost by accident. This year the intention was very deliberate and very focused. It should be fun to see how the development goes and how many of these players end up in the majors in 10 years.Just as a side note, the team has taken on a very Latin feel since I moved to Colombia, and it hasn't been intentional.
