Brice Matthews To Be Promoted To Double-A
6 months agoThe Houston Astros are set to promote shortstop prospect Brice Matthews to Double-A Corpus Christi. Matthews, 22, was the club's first-round pick in 2023 and his early success has allowed him to ascend quickly through the Astros system. Between Rookie Ball and High-A Asheville, Matthews hit a combined .340 with six homers, 18 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 94 at-bats. Matthews clearly outplayed the competition and Matthews appears ready to take on better pitching in Double-A. Matthews offers a quick swing that produces enough power to project the shortstop hitting around 20-25 homers a season. Matthews still needs to improve his strike zone, but the adjustments the Astros have made with him thus far have been paying off. Matthews is an up-and-coming name for dynasty managers to start considering.
Source: MILB Central
Source: MILB Central