Despite his outstanding bloodlines, Will Wagner entered the Astros farm system with little fanfare as an 18th round pick in the 2021 draft. Wagner put together a strong track record of college hitting with Liberty, but a limited defensive profile, older age and questionable power made him a marginal pro prospect, allowing the Astros to bring him in with minimal investment. While his pro debut didn’t do anything to reshape his pro projection, his production translated readily- starting his career with Low-A Fayetteville, Wagner managed a .299/.388/.436 slash line in a 31 game trial down the stretch, pushing himself out of afterthought territory entering his first pro offseason.
Wagner Avoiding Lost Year With Torrid Pace Since IL Return
