The MLB Draft is a couple days away so let’s do a final mock draft. This draft will be crucial to the Astros adding another nice crop of talent to the system. While the MLB draft is probably the hardest draft to try and predict, here is a look at a potential five round mock draft for the Astros, using OverSlot’s mock draft simulator.
Round 1, #17) Trevor Condon, OF,
Last year in the first round, the Astros went with a high school shortstop in Xavier Neyens. This year I have them going the same route with Condon, who I’m not sure even makes it to 17, is a big time prospect with an advanced bat for his age and elite speed. He has some pop from the left side but he is still growing into his frame. Condon also provides above average defense in the outfield and is probably a guarantee to stick in center field. If he somehow makes it to #17, he might be the Astros top prospect once he signs.
Projected Bonus: $4,300,000 (Slot: $4,868,000)
Another Option: Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
Round 1, #28) Ace Reese, 3B, Mississippi State
With the Astros second pick, a pick thanks to Hunter Brown finishing top 3 in the AL Cy Young voting, I have the Astros going with another college position player, this time an infielder in Ace Reese. The lefty-hitting Reese has some big time power and been a consistent performer for Mississippi State hitting .336 with 24 home runs this season. Reese has some question marks defensively as to where he will play, but the bat is legit and he would be one of the top hitters in the system.
Projected Bonus: $3,200,000 (Slot: $3,363,300)
Another Option: Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida
Round 2, #57) Andrew Williamson, OF, Central Florida
For the Astros second round pick, I have them going back to another college bat. Williamson has been phenomenal for Central Florida this year hitting .336 with 9 home runs over 29 games. Williamson boasts above average power and bat speed, while also being a solid defender in the outfield. He impressed in the wood bat leagues hitting .400 with 12 home runs in 44 games between the Cal Ripken League and the Cape Cod League. Scouts note that he needs to improve his recognition of off-speed pitches a bit, but he has the upside to be a big-time talent.
Projected Bonus: $1,300,000 (Slot: $1,677,400)
Another Option: Caden Ferraro, OF, Texas Tech
Round 3, #93) Landon Thome, SS, Nazareth Academy (IL)
Thome, the son of MLB Hall of Famer Jim Thome, has a different build than his dad but is a really good prospect. He’s listed at 6’0″ and 177 lbs but despite the smaller stature, he has some big time pop. He has advanced pitch recognition and good bat to ball skills, with the potential for more power. He’s a solid athlete that could stick at shortstop, but if that doesn’t work he would make a really good second base prospects as well.
Projected Bonus: $2,500,000 (Slot: $846,900)
Another Option: Martin Shelar, OF, Marist (GA)
Round 4, #121) Nathan Taylor, RHP, Cincinnati
The Astros get their first pitcher of the draft, selecting right-hander Nathan Taylor out of Cincinnati. He put together a great junior season posting a 3.60 ERA with 115 strikeouts over 90 innings for the Bearcats. He is 6’5″ and has a mid 90s fastball with a couple strong off speed pitches. While there may be a need to add more pitching earlier, Taylor is a strong get in the 4th round.
Projected Bonus: $390,000 (Slot: $638,800)
Another Option: Eric Nachsteimm, RHP, McNeese State
Round 4, #133) Eric Segura, RHP, Oregon State
With the compensation pick for Framber Valdez signing with Detroit, the Astros select another pitcher, this time another righ-hander in Eric Segura. Segura pitched really well for the Beavers in 2026 posting a 2.22 ERA with 82 K over 73 innings. He had a fastball that sits around 94 mph and touches 96, but his slider has been the go-to pitch this year.
Projected Bonus: $338,000 (Slot: $569,600)
Another Option: Thomas Burns, RHP, Texas
Round 5, #133) Alex Weingartner, SS, St. Augustine (NJ)
With some of the savings they got on some early picks, the Astros go overslot again securing another high school talent in Weingartner. Weingartner is a tooled up athlete that currently shows above average speed and arm at shortstop. He has some big time raw power and the build to add more as he grows.
Projected Bonus: $1,000,000 (Slot: $467,700)
Another Option: AJ Rice, RHP, Athens (GA)
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