Houston Astros 2012 Mid-Season Top 5 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
@Jaypers413

As we are now halfway into the season and the signing deadline for 2012 draft picks has passed, here is my revised list of top 5 prospects in the Houston Astros organization.

Remember, a prospect must have fewer than 130 ABs or 50 IP in the Major Leagues to qualify.
(Stats through 7/28/2012)

1) Jonathan Singleton – 1B
Highest Level: AA Corpus Christi Hooks
2012 Stats:
MILB: .275, 22(2B), 4(3B), 13HR, 56RBI

2) Carlos Correa – SS
Highest Level: Rookie League GCL Astros
2012 Stats:
MILB: .221, 11(2B), 2HR, 5RBI, 4SB

3) Lance McCullers – P
Highest Level: Rookie League GCL Astros
2012 Stats:
MILB: 0-1, 2.25ERA, 8IP, 1BB, 7K, .219BAA

4) Delino Deshields – 2B
Highest Level: Low-A Lexington Legends
2012 Stats:
MILB: .298, 21(2B), 4(3B), 8HR, 46RBI, 75SB

5) George Springer – OF
Highest Level: High-A Lancaster Jethawks
2012 Stats:
MILB: .331, 18(2B), 8(3B), 20HR, 76RBI

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