What you should know about Astros' first pick Tyler Whitaker

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View in browser   Breaking News What you should know about Astros' first pick Tyler Whitaker The Astros didn’t get to make a pick until the third round of the Major League Baseball draft Monday, but when it was their turn, they think they grabbed a guy with first-round talent. With pick No. 87 in the draft – and the Astros’ first selection since their first- and second-round picks were stripped as part of their punishment for illegally stealing signs during the 2017 and 2018 seasons – the Astros took Las Vegas Bishop Gorman High School shortstop/outfielder Tyler Whitaker. Baseball America ranks Whitaker as the 60th-best prospect in the draft, while MLB.com has him ranked 37th. Read More » Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Chron.com 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2021 Hearst Communications