Looks like #28 in this picture is Stephen Wrenn (6). <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HandshakesAndHighFives?src=hash">#HandshakesAndHighFives</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ValleyCats">@ValleyCats</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/nypennleague">@nypennleague</a> SSSA affiliate of <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@astros</a>) defeat <a href="https://twitter.com/DutchmenPGCBL">@DutchmenPGCBL</a> (exhibition) <a href="https://t.co/7BuSRi8EvW">pic.twitter.com/7BuSRi8EvW</a></p>— Vamos Gatos (@VamosGatosCrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/VamosGatosCrew/status/743155644065284097">June 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Louis-Philippe Pelletier's (20) Instagram bio says "Professional baseball player in the Houston Astros organization"
Florida Atlantic LHP has signed with the Astros as an undrafted free agent. 31 relief appearances, 5-1, 1 save, 2.29 ERA, 35.1 IP, 27 H, 11 R (9 earned), 10 BB, 27 K, 1.05 WHIP, .214 opponent average <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SIGNED! <a href="https://twitter.com/FAU_Baseball">@FAU_Baseball</a> pitcher Devon Carr has signed with the Houston Astros! Congrats, Dev!: <a href="https://t.co/v3lE1aydMo">https://t.co/v3lE1aydMo</a> <a href="https://t.co/mvTMH7VRQn">pic.twitter.com/mvTMH7VRQn</a></p>— FAU Baseball (@FAU_Baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FAU_Baseball/status/743449130211606529">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Another under slot. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5th-rder Abraham Toro signs w/<a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a> for $250k (pick 157 = $344,300). Seminole State (Okla.) JC 3B, SH w/pop, some C in past. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft">@MLBDraft</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/743577353788493826">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">8th-rder Nick Hernandez signs w/<a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a> for $125k (pick 247 = $176,600) Houston RHP, bullpen arm w/low-90s fastball. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft">@MLBDraft</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/743578132955955200">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4th-rder Brett Adcock signs w/<a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a>, $430k (pick 127 = $459,700). Michigan LHP, misses bats w/FB to 94 & nasty CB, needs strikes <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft">@MLBDraft</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/743576612281659392">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">6th-rder Stephen Wrenn signs w/<a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@Astros</a> for $257,900 (pick 187 value). Georgia OF w/VG speed, CF, some pop too. Could be steal. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft">@MLBDraft</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/743576961050619904">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
As of right now, the Astros have $3,049,600 remaining in their bonus pool. Tyler Buffett is in the College World Series, and Ryan Hartman's bonus has not yet been disclosed.
So assuming Whitley signs for slot, that probably leaves ~$600k to sign a guy like Avery Tuck. That's third round bonus slot money. I assume that's not enough to entice him to sign. Or could the thinking be that Whitley might require above-slot money to assure he signs instead of going to college?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Srs: R.Hartman <a href="https://twitter.com/astros">@astros</a> 9th rd $10k; B.Fox <a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers">@Brewers</a> 10th rd $10k; A.Vinson <a href="https://twitter.com/Angels">@Angels</a> 10th rd $10k; J.Merrigan <a href="https://twitter.com/Rangers">@Rangers</a> 10th rd $5k. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft">@MLBDraft</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/743596540636299265">June 17, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MSUBearBaseball">@MSUBearBaseball</a>'s Spencer Johnson also signed with the Astros today. He'll head to Advanced Rookie Ball. Season starts next week.</p>— Ozarks Sports Zone (@OzarksOzone) <a href="https://twitter.com/OzarksOzone/status/743941614037438465">June 17, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Astros' 13th-round pick Ryne Birk, a second baseman from Texas A&M, is set to sign with the Astros today.</p>— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/744913722510999552">June 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Aggie_Baseball">@Aggie_Baseball</a> 2B Ryne Birk (<a href="https://twitter.com/RynoBirk">@RynoBirk</a>) agreed to sign w/<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a>. 13th-round pick played at Seven Lakes HS in Katy <a href="https://t.co/IPjNoXhx3a">pic.twitter.com/IPjNoXhx3a</a></p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/744914432971595776">June 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Louis-Philippe Pelletier (20) has signed and will start his career in the GCL. Article in French <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Louis-Philippe Pelletier en route pour les Ligues majeures <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/R%C3%AAvezGrand?src=hash">#RêvezGrand</a> | <a href="https://t.co/YyORnDrLJC">https://t.co/YyORnDrLJC</a> <a href="https://t.co/jr1HFd26VJ">pic.twitter.com/jr1HFd26VJ</a></p>— Baseball Québec (@baseballquebec) <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballquebec/status/743519757052293125">June 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
28th round pick Johnny Ruiz hitting 5th for Miami today in a CWS elimination game. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lineups for Miami-UC Santa Barbara, an elimination game: <a href="https://t.co/nEltMJhexi">pic.twitter.com/nEltMJhexi</a></p>— Michael Lananna (@mlananna) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlananna/status/744941768823627776">June 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Tyler Buffett pitching his ass off in Omaha: 8IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 6K, 100 pitches, faced 3 batters over the minimum, bullpen in for the 9th with a 1-0 lead.
On a totally unrelated note, he actually is related to Warren Buffett, who is a cousin of his grandfather's.
Also, Luken Baker for TCU (who was a late round courtesy pick by the Stros draft before last) is the best freshman baseball player I've seen in a long time. It's a shame he couldn't pitch past the first month or so.
And also again, I just realized Brian Howard (17) is pitching right now for TCU. He is a tall, lanky RH with an 88-90 fastball and decent movement on his slop, this is the first time I've paid attention to him. Oh, and the TCU pitching coach is none other than Kirk Saarloos. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/tcus-howard-responds-challenge/
I'm just gonna congohero the **** out of this thread... TCU's starting soph 1B is the son of Rafael Landestoy. http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/michael_landestoy_876866.html
