The Astros’ 2019 draft has been a mixed bag thus far- while it did produce rookie starter Hunter Brown, top picks Korey Lee, Grae Kessinger and Jordan Brewer haven’t fared as well. The overall jury on the group is still out, though, as later selections, such as Colin Barber, are still developing on the farm. Another player from the crop who has come on strong in 2023 is right handed pitcher Ryan Gusto, an 11th round selection who received 4th round money to sign out of JUCO as a 20 year old. He was an intriguing upside play at the time, with impressive physicality and a live arm that projected for good velocity, and was on an upward trajectory.
Gusto Emerging Down Stretch for Hooks
