21. Gabel Pentecost, RHP
Level: Single-A DOB: 07/27/03
Pentecost was drafted by the Astros in the 6th round of the 2025 out of Taylor after putting together a standout college career including a 3.04 ERA with 116 K over 80 innings as a junior. Pentecost has a fastball that sits in the low 90s but can touch 96, but it plays up thanks to good extension. This season he started the year in Single-A and looked great striking out 19 over 17 innings before landing on the injured list. He has a solid mix of pitches ascots the board with the slider being his best secondary offering.
22. Jagger Beck, RHP
Level: Single-A DOB: 11/28/06
The Astros took a somewhat unconventional route after the 2024 draft, signing right-hander Jagger Beck out of high school as an undrafted player. Beck, listed at 6’6″, has a ton of projection in his frame left and already has stuff that is playing well in full season ball. Beck runs his fastball up to 96 MPH but has been able to keep hitters off balance with a really good curveball. The 19-year-old opened this season with his full-season debut in Fayetteville and has shown plenty of promise early on. Through six appearances, Beck owns a 3.28 ERA with 33 strikeouts over 24.2 innings pitched.
23. Nick Potter, RHP
Level: Single-A DOB: 02/11/04
Potter was drafted by the Astros in the 5th round of the 2025 draft after two years at JuCo and one year at Wichita State. Despite being a reliever in college, the Astros have converted him to a starter. The right-hander has a big time fastball that sits 95-96 MPH and can touch 100. He also has a solid curve but the hurdle coming into pro ball was command. He’s looked strong as a starter so far posting a 2.91 ERE through 7 starts. Potter’s arsenal is sure to change with the Astros from where it was in college.
24. Jase Mitchell, C
Level: Rookie DOB: 09/30/06
Mitchell was selected by the Astros in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft and signed for $797,500, more than $500,000 over slot, after opting to forgo his commitment to Kentucky. A physical, left-handed-hitting catcher, Mitchell brings impressive raw power and a strong throwing arm behind the plate. He’s also considered a solid receiver defensively. With his combination of tools and upside, Mitchell has the potential to rise quickly through the Astros’ system. In rookie ball so far, Mitchell has shown extreme patience drawing 19 walks in 12 games.
25. Jackson Nezuh, RHP
Level: Double-A DOB: 02/11/02
Nezuh, the Astros’ 14th-round pick in 2023 out of Louisiana-Lafayette, is shaping up to be a draft-day steal. He began his first full pro season in Single-A, where he struck out 105 batters over 81.2 innings. After earning a promotion to High-A, he was even more impressive, posting a 2.79 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 38.2 innings, bringing his season total to 151 strikeouts across 120.1 innings. Nezuh features a low-to-mid 90s fastball and complements it with a standout split-change, along with a slider and a sweeper that have fueled his high strikeout rates. Nezuh had some struggles in 2025 but finished the season strong posting a 1.67 ERA over his final six games. This year he’s posted a 3.86 ERA over seven games in Double-A. Read more on him here.
26. Javier Perez, RHP
Level: Single-A DOB: 12/23/03
Perez was signed by the Astros out of Mexico in March of 2024. The right-hander had an absolutely dominant 2025 season in the Florida Complex League. Perez opened up the 2025 season in the FCL and dominated posting a 1.69 ERA with 8 walks to 48 strikeouts over 42.2 innings, earning him the pitcher of the year for the Florida Complex League. Perez opened the 2026 season in Fayetteville and has been dominant from the start. Through 37.2 innings, he owns a 3.19 ERA with 48 strikeouts and just nine walks, continuing to show impressive command and swing-and-miss ability. Perez works with a low 90s fastball, changeup, cutter and curveball.
27. Max Holy, INF
Level: Double-A DOB: 07/11/02
Signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 draft, infielder Max Holy is looking like a steal for Houston. Following two years at JuCo and two years at Miami-Ohio, Holy has made his way up the system to Double-A. The infielder is possibly the best infield defender in the system with a great glove, solid arm and quick instincts. He also possesses 70 speed which he utilizes in the field and on the bases. This year he has had a breakout season batting .285 with a .831 OPS and 22 stolen baes through 37 games in High-A and Double-A.
28. Juan Sierra, OF
Level: Single-A DOB: 12/08/05
Sierra didn’t come with the typical large bonus that you see international prospects command, signing for just $67,500 in 2023. But he has progressed through the system and made it stateside last year. The 20-year-old hit .289 with a .804 OPS in 2025 for the FCL Astros. Sierra is well built at 6’1″ and 205 lbs. He has a simple swing that allows him to make contact without having to jeopardize power. Sierra also possesses a big arm, the prototypical fit for right field. 2026 could be a huge year for him as he makes his way to full-season for the first time. Sierra is off to a decent start in 2026 hitting .251 with 6 doubles and 5 home runs through 28 games in Fayetteville.
29. Nehomar Ochoa, 1B/OF
Level: Single-A DOB: 07/31/05
Ochoa was drafted by the Astros in the 11th round of the Galena Park High School in Houston, and signed for $300,000 double the slot for the 11th round. He is huge kid, listed at 6’4″ and 230 lbs. Despite his size, he is a good athlete who can play all three outfield positions, though he will probably end up in the corners or at first base down the line. He had a nice first season at 18 years old but a freak accident derailed his 2025 season. This year Ochoa appears back to form as he’s hitting .294 with 4 home runs and 17 stolen bases through 31 games.
30. Sami Manzueta, INF
Level: Rookie DOB: 08/21/08
Manzueta was signed by the Astros in January of 2025, at just 16 years old for $847,500. He played in the DSL in 2025 and performed well with a 109 Hit+, which was the highest of any 16-year-old. This was boosted by his excellent 14% barrel rate, which was the highest of 16-year-olds listed on BA. He also had an impressive 87% contact rate in the zone and a 90th percentile exit velocity with 102 MPH. The raw stats came out to 9 doubles, 5 home runs and more walks than strikeouts in 46 games in the DSL. He might end up at second or third but his bat will be what carries him through the system.