Short season ball serves as the first look at many shiny new toys each year, and in 2019 the Astros have a particularly strong crop of interesting names who could figure into organizational or national rankings down the line. Here’s a look at who I most have my eye on for each of the Astros two short season teams:
GCL Astros (Gulf Coast League)
The Astros lone rookie ball affiliate after the dissolution of their Appy League team, the GCL club features an interesting mix of international prospects making their stateside debuts and 2019 draft picks. Here are quick notes on some of the most interesting names:
Colin Barber, OF - The Astros selected Barber in the fourth round this June and gave him a day one bonus to forgo his commitment to Oregon.