Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 28th

TL;DR

The Astros' minor league prospects are excelling, with Anthony Huezo hitting .538 and Javier Perez boasting a 2.84 ERA. Other standout players include Kevin Alvarez and Cole Hertzler, who are also making significant contributions.

Key points

Anthony Huezo hitting .538 with 4 stolen bases
Javier Perez has a 2.84 ERA and struck out 7 in one start
Kevin Alvarez hitting .412 with 2 triples
Sugar Land's ERA increased from 3.16 to 3.61

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Xavier Neyens #9 of the Houston Astros bats during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Miami Marlins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 19, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound.

Who’s Hot At The Plate?

**Anthony Huezo** – Huezo has been on a tear to start the season and this week was no different. The 20-year-old played in four games this week and hit .538 with a double, a home run, 3 runs batted in and 4 stolen bases. Overall this year he has a .993 OPS in 17 games. **Kevin Alvarez** – Alvarez is one of the Astros top prospects with a super high ceiling and he got it going this week. The 18-year-old played in four games and hit .412 with a double, 2 triples, a home run and 3 runs batted in. He’s hitting .284 this season. **Nehomar Ochoa** – After a tough 2025 season, Ochoa has gotten off to a nice start in 2026. This week he hit well batting .385 with 2 home runs, 4 runs batted in and a surprising 5 stolen bases. He has a .855 OPS this season. **** – Neyens, the Astros first round pick last year, he continued to get better each week. This week, Neyens hit .375 with a double, a home run, 6 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases. He’s hitting .302 with a .968 OPS over his last 11 games.

Q&A

What are Anthony Huezo's latest stats in the minor leagues?

Anthony Huezo is hitting .538 with a double, a home run, 3 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases over the past week.

Who are the top pitching prospects for the Astros right now?

Javier Perez, Cole Hertzler, and Bryce Mayer are currently among the top pitching prospects, with Perez holding a 2.84 ERA and Hertzler striking out 25 batters in 16.2 innings.

How did the Astros minor league teams perform recently?

The Sugar Land team saw an increase in ERA from 3.16 to 3.61, while Fayetteville improved from 6.16 to 5.16, indicating mixed performances across the system.

What is Xavier Neyens' performance in the minor leagues?

Xavier Neyens is hitting .375 with a double, a home run, 6 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases over the past week, maintaining a .302 average this season.