The organization of Houston Astros The 2024 regular season started in a negative way Major League Baseball by recording a 9-19 record, a situation that places them in last position in the American League West Division. That is why, to try to right the course, they have made constant movements on the roster, seeking to find the winning formula.
Despite obtaining two consecutive victories against the Colorado Rockies, within the framework of the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series, it seems not to be enough to face the next matches on the calendar. In this way, shortly after completing the sweep out of US territory, a new change in the active roster was announced.
According to the journalist Ari Alexanderfrom the television network KPRC 2 Houstonthe prospect Joey Loperfido (1B and OF) was called up from Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple A subsidiary of Astros) to the Major Leagues, sources indicated.
It may interest you: THEY OPENED in Mexico: Yordan Alvarez and Altuve put Houston ahead (+VIDEO)
Prospectus no. 6 heading to the Houston Astros
The great start to the campaign for one of the best prospects in the Sidereals, earned him a place in the first team. So far, he has an offensive line of .287 / .393 / .713 and an OPS of 1.106 product of 29 hits, four of them doubles and 13 home runs. Additionally, he scored 31 runs and drove in another 27, in a total of 101 at-bats. Data from MiLB.com.
It should be noted that the last home run was achieved on the afternoon of Sunday, April 28, against their counterpart from Reno Aces, Triple A branch of Arizona Diamondbacks. During his time in the Minor Leagues, the left-hander has dazzled with his ability to carry the ball long distances. In fact, the 13th full-lap hit reached a top speed of 102.9 MPH and ended up 428 feet into center field.
On the other hand, the journalist Chandler Rome of The Athleticindicated on the social network Houston Astros. In such a way that it could debut in the Minute Maid Parkin the first game of three against the Cleveland Guardians.
For more information about the Houston Astros follow our OFFICIAL WhatsApp channel
2024-04-29 02:38:14
#Houston #Astros #PROMOTED #prospect #Joey #Loperfido #MLB
