Cael Magill

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RHP Juan Fraide owns a 32% strikeout rate since his promotion to Single-A Fayetteville.

In 22 innings pitched with @WoodpeckersNC, Fraide's posted a 2.45 ERA with 28 strikeouts, and a 2.41 FIP.

[Astros Future @AstrosFuture]

Yordan is putting together an elite MVP level season!

Is he getting the attention he deserves this year? #Astros

[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

This week, the #Astros announced Players of the Month for June.

OF Drew Brutcher slashed .387/.531/.693 in 22 games with @cchooks. He also recorded more walks (22) than strikeouts (18).

RHP Javier Perez struck out 23 batters in 20.1 innings pitched with @WoodpeckersNC.

[Astros Future @AstrosFuture]

ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE SWEEP!!

@SLSpaceCowboys won 4-3
@cchooks won 5-3
@GoTourists won 10-8
@WoodpeckersNC won 9-5

#ChaseTheFight

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Yesterday, the #Astros recalled RHP Miguel Ullola.

Signed by the organization as an international free agent in 2021, Ullola owns a 30% strikeout rate this year with @SLSpaceCowboys.

When he makes his first appearance with the @astros, Ullola will be making his @MLB debut.

[Cael Magill @CoachCMagill]

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[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

Luis De Leon is the only catcher in the #FCL with an OPS over .900 (1.074) and a caught-stealing rate over 30% (40.9).

Through 25 games, the 19-year-old backstop is slashing .385/.484/.590 with 10 extra base hits including 3 HR with exit velocities as high as 110 MPH.

[Cael Magill @CoachCMagill]

BVH!!!!!

[Kendall Rogers @KendallRogers]

Sources: @MizzouBaseball is hiring Brandon Van Horn as its new hitting coach, replacing Bryson LeBlanc, I'm told. Van Horn spent time at New Mexico State before joining the @astros organization as a hitting coach.

UPDATED CAROUSEL: https://t.co/rB3pxc6tfB

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Today, the Astros announced Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Month for May.

RHP Kellan Oakes posted a 1.50 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 18.0 innings pitched.

C Jason Schiavone belted 10 HR, posting a 1.165 OPS in 119 plate appearances.

[Matthew Valin @CoachValin]

I want to thank Marietta College for an incredible two years. With that being said, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining @CortBaseball as an assistant coach. I’m excited to get to coach at my alma mater and continue to build upon a historic program.

[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

Prior to his selection by the #Astros, Alimber Santa posted a 1.42 ERA in 19.0 IP with @SLSpaceCowboys.

[Running From The OPS @OPS_BASEBALL]

Early FCL wRC+ Leaders

(Yes, some players have been promoted)

[Cael Magill @CoachCMagill]

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[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

Juan Rojas leads all complex-league players with a 1.458 OPS.

Through 7 games with the FCL #Astros, Rojas is slashing .556/.680/.778 with 3 stolen bases.

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C Jason Schiavone leads @MiLB in HR (17) and OPS (1.259).

In 33 games with @GoTourists, he is slashing .300/.459/.800.

Schiavone's also nabbed 13 would-be base stealers, making throws as hard as 88 MPH to second base🔥

[Cael Magill @CoachCMagill]

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Angel Peralta was named #FCL Pitcher of the Week by @MiLB. Peralta did not allow a run in 6.0 IP, recording 4 strikeouts, and allowing 2 walks.

Last season, Peralta recorded 44 strikeouts in 45.2 IP, posting a 3.74 ERA in the #DSL.

Peralta has been up to 95 MPH this season 🔥

[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

Today, the #Astros announced Minor League Players of the Month for April.

[Fayetteville Woodpeckers @WoodpeckersNC]

Kevin crushes! Deep to center for Kevin Alvarez's second of the season!

[Corpus Christi Hooks @cchooks]

HOME RUN FOR YAMAL ENCARNACION!

[Astros Player Development @AstrosPlayerDev]

Xavier Neyens has a 6-game hitting streak with @WoodpeckersNC.

Over that span, Neyens is slashing .364/.481/.591 with 4 stolen bases and 3 extra base hits.

[Fayetteville Woodpeckers @WoodpeckersNC]

HR #1 for Kevin Alvarez is a train track TANK! 🚂🚂

[Minor League Baseball @MiLB]

Rocking the Frijoles Saltarines de Fayetteville unis, Xavier Neyens had the whole park jumping for joy 🫘

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