Astros Double-A Report: Corpus Christi Hooks (August 10-16)
Joseph Musgrove, the Astros #10 prospect, is making a strong case for advancement in the system. The 6’5″, 255-pound right-hander leads all Astros minor league pitchers in wins and is third in strikeouts. His 12 wins place him near the top of the minor league leaderboard and help to present clear and convincing evidence that he should soon stand on major league mounds.
The 22-year-old was a 2011 compensation draft pick by Toronto and was acquired by the Astros in a 2012 trade for J.