2024 Top Prospect Lists

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My “friend” Nook is reporting

Nehomar Ochoa is pushing very hard to be a 2 way player and working out with the pitchers in his off time.

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You’re reading way too much into that

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Am I?

What I have read is Ochoa has been lobbying the front office to allow him to pitch since he was drafted.

Now, I’m not saying he ever will be, and truth is that the front office has resisted letting him be, a 2 way player

But there is little doubt thats what he wants.

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MLB has updated their top prospects for the Astros. Top five are

  1. Jacob Melton, OF
  2. Walker Janek, C
  3. Brice Matthews, SS/3B
  4. Luis Baez, OF
  5. Zach Dezenzo, 3B

Chase Jawarsky jumped from 29 to 13 to claim the biggest jump.
Andrson Brito has climbed to #8. He is also said to have the best slider in the system.
The only other 2024 draftee to appear on the list is RHP Ryan Forcucci who comes in at #12. He is also in discussion for the best control in the system.
Wander Luciano falls from #18 to #29 to be the biggest drop.

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