1. Brice Matthews, SS
Level: Triple-A DOB: 03/16/02
Matthews entered the 2023 draft as one of the most athletic prospects in the Big Ten. The 21-year-old broke out during his junior season at Nebraska, slashing .359/.481/.723 with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Known for his quick swing and impressive exit velocities, Matthews projects for 20–25 home run power, with strong pull-side pop. While he’s seen time across the infield, the Astros appear committed to developing him at second base. There is some swing-and-miss in his game, but those concerns are lessened due to his potential. Matthews backed up the scouting reports in 2025, hitting .283 with 10 home runs and 25 stolen bases over 73 games at Triple-A, earning a call-up to Houston. Read more on Matthews here.
2. Jacob Melton, OF
Level: Triple-A DOB: 09/07/00
Melton was drafted by the Astros in the 2nd round of the 2022 draft out of Oregon State. Melton had a standout junior year in college slashing .360/.424/.671 with 22 2B, 17 HR, 21 SB as he earned Pac-12 player of the year honors. Melton is a left handed swinging outfielder who stands at 6’3″ and 210 lbs. Melton has an advanced approach at the plate and has above average power with the potential to be plus as he makes a lot of hard contact. The lefty is a plus runner on the bases and in the outfield and should stick in center field defensively. Melton struggled with some nagging injuries this season but showed this year that the Astros called him up to make his big league debut. Read more on Melton here.
3. Xavier Neyens, INF
Level: Rookie DOB: 10/29/06
Neyens was selected by the Astros in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft and signed for $4.12 million—the organization’s largest bonus since Alex Bregmanreceived $5.9 million in 2015. A left-handed hitter out of Mount Vernon High School in Washington, Neyens boasts some of the most impressive raw power in the 2025 draft class. While he has a strong arm suited for a corner infield or outfield spot, it’s his powerful bat and advanced hitting ability that made him a top pick. Standing 6’4″ and weighing 210 pounds, Neyens projects as a formidable middle-of-the-order presence. He’s the first high school position played selected by the Astros in the first round since Tucker in 2015.
4. Walker Janek, C
Level: High-A DOB: 09/24/02
Janek was seen as the best defensive catcher in the draft, showing up a plus arm and a quick release. But he also made huge strides with the bat during college too. The 21-year-old has above average bat speed and the ability to produce 20+ homers at the major league level. He hit .364 with 17 homers, 58 runs batted in and 13 stolen bases in 58 games in 2024 for the Bearkats. His raw power has improved and he has chance to be a gold glove type at catcher while hitting for average and power. In 2025, Janek has hit well posting a .791 OPS with 10 HR, 22 SB in 65 games. He’s also thrown out 33% of base stealers.
5. Kevin Alvarez, OF
Level: Rookie DOB: 01/13/08
The Astros signed Alvarez this past winter for $2 million, one of the highest international bonuses the organization has ever awarded. Just 17 years old, Alvarez was widely regarded as one of the top pure hitters in the 2025 international signing class. A left-handed bat with an advanced approach, he projects for above-average power and stands out as a well-rounded athlete with a strong arm and solid defensive instincts. According to Francys Romero, evaluators have compared his physicality and skill set at this age to a young Kyle Tucker or Paul O’Neill. Alvarez is hitting .293 with 8 doubles, 2 home runs and an impressive 20 BB/12 K in his first taste of professional baseball in the Dominican Republic
6. Ethan Pecko, RHP
Level: Triple-A DOB: 08/25/02
Pecko was selected by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. Despite logging just 59.2 innings in college, the organization saw potential and so far, they’ve been proven right. He began the 2024 season in Single-A, striking out 63 batters over 46.2 innings before earning a promotion to High-A, where he added 34 more strikeouts in 22.2 innings. His strong performance continued in Double-A, posting a 2.36 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 26.2 innings. In total, Pecko tallied 125 strikeouts over 96 innings, earning the title of Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024. He features a mid-90s fastball and complements it with a deep arsenal that includes a slider, cutter, curveball, and changeup. After starting the 2025 season on the injured list, Pecko returned to form, posting a 1.75 ERA in July. Read more on Pecko here.
7. Joseph Sullivan, OF
Level: Double-A DOB: 07/01/02
Sullivan was the Astros 7th round pick in 2024 after a solid college career at South Alabama. The outfielder was a mid round selection but came with a ton of upside. He is a great athlete with plus speed and the chance to stick in center field. Sullivan grades well on swing decisions and has good raw power that he has been able to prove in games this season. He has a great makeup and has an edge to him in the weight room and on the field. He started the year in High-A and had a .872 OPS with 15 HR, 34 SB earning him a promotion to Double-A where he has 2 homers in his first 8 games.
8. Miguel Ullola, RHP
Level: Triple-A DOB: 06/19/02
Ullola is another pitcher in the long line of international arms developed by the Astros. The 22-year-old features a plus fastball that sits mid-90s and generates a ton of swings and missed. While he has some command issues, he has overpowered the hitters with the fastball/slider combination. Ullola appears to have the stuff to be an elite bullpen arm, though the Astros have committed to keeping him a starter for now. The fastball and slider are his two best pitches, but he does throw a curveball as well. Ullola has posted a 3.56 ERA this season with 96 K in 73.1 innings, though he has walked 55 to this point.
9. Ethan Frey, OF
Level: Single-A DOB: 03/15/04
Frey was selected by the Astros in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, with the team going over slot to secure his signing. The former LSU standout enjoyed a breakout junior year, batting .331 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs, and 50 RBIs across 62 games. Standing 6’6″, Frey combines impressive size with surprising athleticism and speed. He offers above-average power and has the tools to play center field, though he could eventually settle into a corner outfield role. He has yet to make his debut but should be in full season ball soon.
10. Anderson Brito, RHP
Level: High-A DOB: 07/07/04
Brito was signed by the Astros out of Venezuela for $10,000 in 2023. He has had a really quick rise to this point starting the 2024 season in the Dominican Summer League and making his way to Single-A. Despite being smaller in stature, listed at 5’10” and 155 lbs, he has a monster fastball that sits around 96 MPH and can tough 99. He also has a good slider and changeup too. Brito received an aggressive promotion to start the 2025 season with the Astros placing him in High-A. He responded well posting a 3.28 ERA with 65 K in 49.1 innings before going on the injured list.