As one of the organization’s top prospects, Yordan Alvarez is already a familiar name to many fans. MLB.com ranked him third in the system, behind only Kyle Tucker and Forrest Whitley. The 21-year-old slugger, fresh off a promotion to Triple-A Fresno, is the subject of this week’s spotlight.
The Scouting Report
The Astros acquired Alvarez in the August 2016 trade that sent Josh Fields to the Dodgers. Since then, he’s blossomed into a top prospect. MLB.com notes his “quiet and compact left-handed swing” despite his 6’5″ stature.