Houston Astros Top-30 Prospects List for 2023 Released

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The Houston Astros top-30 prospects rankings for the 2023 MLB season from MLB.com are here!
Houston does not boast one of the strongest farm systems in baseball, but that is due to their consistent promotions of internal prospects to the Major Leagues. It is a testament to their prolific scouting, development, and keen eye for talent.
So while the system may not be highly "ranked" it is still well regarded.
Here is the list of players who made the pre-season rankings for the Astros.
1. Hunter Brown, RHP
2. Yainer Diaz, C/1B
3. Drew Gilbert, OF
4. Jacob Melton, OF
5. Colin Barber, OF
6. Ryan Clifford, OF
7. Korey Lee, C
8. Pedro Leon, 2B/OF
9. Justin Dirden, OF
10. Colton Gordon, LHP
11. Spencer Arrighetti, RHP
12. Miguel Ullola, RHP
13. Misael Tamarez, RHP
14. Will Wagner, INF
15. Jaime Melendez, RHP
16. Joe Perez, 3B/OF
17. Andrew Taylor, RHP
18. Joey Loperfido, 1B/2B/OF
19. Kenni Gomez, OF
20. Kenedy Corona, OF
21. Forrest Whitley, RHP
22. Logan Cerny, OF
23. Luis Baez, OF
24. Quincy Hamilton, OF
25. Shawn Dubin, RHP
26. Edinson Batista, RHP
27. Michael Knorr, RHP
28. Camilo Diaz, SS
29. Jose Fleury, RHP
30. Corey Julks, 3B/OF
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