Houston Astros 2025 Top MLB Prospects
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Astros system entering 2025.
The top of the Astros system is headlined by Jacob Melton, a well-rounded offensive contributor with impressive wheels and the glove to stand out defensively in center field.
Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Melton and the overall state of Houston’s farm system.
Astros Top 10 Prospects
See the 10 best prospects in the Astros system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
Below, you can find our projected Astros lineup for 2028, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2028 Lineup
Catcher: Walker Janek (25)
First Base: Yainer Diaz (29)
Second Base: Jose Altuve (38)
Third Base: Zach Dezenzo (28)
Shortstop: Brice Matthews (26)
Left Field: Shay Whitcomb (29)
Center Field: Jacob Melton (28)
Right Field: Kyle Tucker (31)
Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez (31)
No. 1 Starter: Hunter Brown (29)
No. 2 Starter: Spencer Arrighetti (28)
No. 3 Starter: Miguel Ullola (26)
No. 4 Starter: Ryan Forcucci (25)
No. 5 Starter: Ronel Blanco (34)
Closer: Josh Hader (34)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Houston Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Shay Whitcomb
Best Power Hitter: Zach Dezenzo
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Brice Matthews
Fastest Baserunner: Joseph Sullivan
Best Athlete: Zachary Cole
Best Fastball: Miguel Ullola
Best Curveball: Cesar Gomez
Best Slider: Miguel Ullola
Best Changeup: A.J. Blubaugh
Best Control: Ryan Forcucci
Best Defensive Catcher: Walker Janek
Best Defensive Infielder: Chase Jaworsky
Best Infield Arm: Chase Jaworsky
Best Defensive Outfielder: Kenedy Corona
Best Outfield Arm: Pedro Leon
