With the draft just around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the prospects who have been frequently linked to the Astros in recent mock drafts. These are names Astros fans should keep an eye on as draft day approaches.
Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
Lebron is a very intriguing draft prospect. He burst onto the scene as a freshman hitting .338 with 12 home runs for Alabama. A strong sophomore season set him up as a top pick for 2026 but he had some struggles this year batting .277 with 16 home runs, including just .230 in conference play. Lebron is tooled up with big time power, speed and great defense at shortstop. He would be a gamble but if he reaches his ceiling, he could be one top players from this draft.
Daniel Jackson, C, Georgia
Jackson started his college career at Wofford and after a great freshman year transferred to Georgia. In 2026 he had a breakout season for the Bulldogs hitting .379 with 32 home runs and 26 stolen bases over 67 games as he took home the Golden Spikes Award. Jackson is a solid defender at catcher but even if he doesn’t stick there, he is a good enough athlete to make it in the outfield. He has a little swing and miss in his game but the power is legit.
Logan Reddemann, RHP, UCLA
The Astros have taken a lot of position players recently in the first round but Reddemann has been linked to the Astros in some mocks. The right-hander transferred from San Diego to UCLA and was pitching well posting a 2.87 ERA with 84 K in 59.2 innings before missing his final six starts due to arm fatigue. He did pitch at the combine and showed his arm is healthy. He runs his fastball up to 98 MPH and has an above average cutter, changeup and control.
Ace Reese, INF, Mississippi State
Reese, a native of Texas, attended Houston his freshman year before transferring to Mississippi State. He’s had back to back big years for the Bulldogs hitting .352 with 21 home runs as a sophomore and .336 with 24 home runs as a junior. The left-handed hitter has big time plus power from the left side, though some swing and miss in his game too. The downside is scouts aren’t sure where he will play defensively and may end up at first base or maybe left field.
Trevor Condon, OF, Etowah HS (GA)
Condon is the first and only prep player on this list. Just based on rankings there seems to be a gap between the top guys and the next tier. 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.
AJ Gracia, OF, Virginia
Gracia had to solid seasons at Duke before transferring to Virginia. He had his best college season with Virginia this year hitting .354 with 14 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. Gracia is a left-handed hitter and thrower and has an above average hit tool and power. He’s not a great runner, but scouts note his excellent reads defensively giving him a chance to sick in center field. His excellent swing decisions and power will be his carrying tools.
Zion Rose, OF, Louisville
Another outfielder, Rose put together quite the career at Louisville. Through his three seasons there he hit .358 with 69 walks to 69 strikeouts in 146 games, including hitting .410 as a junior. Rose produces some big time exit velocities and overall grades as an above average hitter with power. While a good athlete, his defense in the outfield has been questioned a bit but with some work he could move to center field. He has a high floor with his bat.
Aiden Robbins, OF, Texas
Robbins had an interesting college career starting at Seton Hall where he led the Big East is batting at a sophomore hitting .402 with 6 home runs. This year he traded some contact for power and finished hitting .333 with 24 home runs, though he had 65 strikeouts. Robbins has some good raw power so it will be interesting to see how he performs at the next level and if he can cut down on his strikeouts some. He is a good athlete with a chance to stick in center field.
Who would you like to see the Astros take in the first round?
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