Despite the paltry overall rating of the farm system by experts, said experts generally acknowledge that the Astro development system does great work with teaching pitchers how to maximize breaking-ball spin. Less credit is given to the development of hitters. That might be changing though, especially after Houston produced four centerfielders who look like they might stick at the MLB level, and even hold down starting jobs. They all came out of virtual nowhere (with the exception being Straw) and they all added something to their hitting profile that wasn’t on display earlier.
Who is the next Chas McCormick or Bryan de la Cruz?