The Astros and the Round Rock Express reached a 4-year agreement last September to once again become their AAA affiliate. The Express served as Houston’s AA affiliate from 2000-2004 and was their AAA affiliate from 2005-2010. They were founded as a AA franchise by Ryan Sanders Baseball, a group made up of Nolan Ryan and Don Sanders along with their sons.
Their Home Opening Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 at Dell Diamond against the Nashville Sound, the Texas Ranger’s affiliate. The Express is loaded with talent with four of MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects and nine of Houston’s top 30 prospects.