Houston Astros Prospect Profile: Nick Monistere
HT/WT: 6’0″/192 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School/Country: Southern Mississippi | DOB: 01/27/04
Overview:
Monistere was selected by the Astros in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Southern Mississippi. He broke out during his junior season, batting .323 and leading the Sun Belt Conference with 21 home runs over 63 games. Primarily a second baseman in college, Monistere brings defensive versatility, with the ability to handle multiple positions around the field including shortstop. He also offers legitimate power at the plate, making him an intriguing offensive prospect with impact potential. He had some struggles following the draft but it was limited experience in Fayetteville.
Baseball America said the following about Monistere: “Monistere added strength that translated to power in 2025. Monistere deploys an aggressive swing with a lot of pre-pitch hand movement in his setup. He takes big swings at the ball looking to do damage. He showed average contact skills in college and his professional debut. Where he gets into trouble is his aggressive and, at times, overzealous approach. Pitchers who attack Monistere with spin away tend to elicit chases and whiffs. The power improved in 2025 but it’s still fringe-average due to a lack of loft.”
Articles:
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Stats (via BRef):
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | Lev | Aff | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | Southern Mississippi | SBC | NCAA | 45 | 154 | 128 | 29 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 28 | .320 | .422 | .523 | .946 | |
| 2023 | 19 | Upper Valley | NECL | Smr | 22 | 79 | 67 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17 | .284 | .380 | .433 | .813 | |
| 2024 | 20 | Southern Mississippi | SBC | NCAA | 62 | 273 | 227 | 48 | 56 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 57 | .247 | .360 | .467 | .827 | |
| 2025 | 21 | Southern Mississippi | SBC | NCAA | 63 | 300 | 257 | 59 | 83 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 53 | .323 | .410 | .623 | 1.033 | |
| 2025 | 21 | Fayetteville | CARL | A | HOU | 26 | 114 | 101 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 28 | .168 | .254 | .248 | .502 |
Notes/Transactions:
07/16/25 – Signed with Astros
08/04/25 – Assigned to Fayetteville (Single-A)
Highlights:
Nick Monistere (@MonistereNick) run HR for the Woodpeckers! His first professional HR! #Astros pic.twitter.com/kKnURiMpLJ
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 13, 2025
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