Houston Astros' Prospects

Astros' top 10 prospects

Baseball America continues to roll out its team-by-team top 10 prospects lists, including the Astros. Without further ado, here is the report from Baseball America:

TOP TEN PROSPECTS
1. Jason Castro, c
2. Bud Norris, rhp
3. Ross Seaton, rhp
4. Brian Bogusevic, of
5. Chris Johnson, 3b
6. Jordan Lyles, rhp
7. Felipe Paulino, rhp
8. Drew Sutton, 2b/ss
9. Collin DeLome, of
10. Jay Austin, of

BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average: Brian Bogusevic
Best Power Hitter: Chris Johnson
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Drew Sutton
Fastest Baserunner: Jay Austin
Best Athlete: Jay Austin
Best Fastball: Bud Norris
Best Curveball: Ross Seaton
Best Slider: Samuel Gervacio
Best Changeup: Brad Dydalewicz
Best Control: Pollin Trinidad
Best Defensive Catcher: Jason Castro
Best Defensive Infielder: Tommy Manzella
Best Infield Arm: Chris Johnson
Best Defensive Outfielder: Josh Flores
Best Outfield Arm: Yordany Ramirez

PROJECTED 2012 LINEUP
Catcher: Jason Castro
First Base: Lance Berkman
Second Base: Drew Sutton
Third Base: Chris Johnson
Shortstop: Tommy Manzella
Left Field: Carlos Lee
Center Field: Michael Bourn
Right Field: Hunter Pence
No. 1 Starter: Roy Oswalt
No. 2 Starter: Bud Norris
No. 3 Starter: Ross Seaton
No. 4 Starter: Jordan Lyles
No. 5 Starter: Wandy Rodriguez
Closer: Jose Valverde

TOP PROSPECTS OF THE DECADE
Year Player, Position, 2008
1999: Lance Berkman, of Astros
2000: Wilfredo Rodriguez, lhp Out of baseball
2001: Roy Oswalt, rhp Astros
2002: Carlos Hernandez, lhp Dodgers
2003: John Buck, c Royals
2004: Taylor Buchholz, rhp Rockies
2005: Chris Burke, 2b Diamondbacks
2006: Jason Hirsh, rhp Rockies
2007: Hunter Pence, of Astros
2008: J.R. Towles, c Astros

TOP DRAFT PICKS OF THE DECADE
Year Player, Position 2008
1999: Mike Rosamond, of Out of baseball
2000: Robert Stiehl, rhp Out of baseball
2001: Chris Burke, ss Diamondbacks
2002: Derick Grigsby, rhp Out of baseball
2003: Jason Hirsh, rhp (2nd round) Rockies
2004: Hunter Pence, of Astros
2005: Brian Bogusevic, lhp Astros
2006: Max Sapp, c Astros
2007: *Derek Dietrich, 3b (3rd round) Georgia Tech
2008: Jason Castro, c Astros
*Did not sign

LARGEST BONUSES IN CLUB HISTORY
Chris Burke, 2001, $2,125,000
Jason Castro, 2008, $2,070,000
Max Sapp, 2006, $1,400,000
Brian Bogusevic, 2005, $1,375,000
Robert Stiehl, 2000, $1,125,000