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Family ties: Astros draft OF Tucker at No. 5

Tucker, who has signed with the University of Florida, is a taller, more athletic version of his brother, but both are left-handed hitters.

The Draft continues on Tuesday with Rounds 3-10. The MLB.com preview show begins at 11:30 a.m. CT, with exclusive coverage of Rounds 3-10 beginning at noon.

Tucker's big inning
Tucker's big inning

Preston Tucker was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 Draft out of Florida after setting school records in hits, at-bats, doubles and RBIs. He led all Astros Minor Leaguers last year with 24 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A.