I can still vividly remember CP talking about this nonprospect flying thru the minors who just keeps hitting at every level. This was around 2009/2010. I am sure yall can figure out who.TarponChaser said:bearkatag15 said:Here are the 8 #Astros rookies to hit 10+ homers prior to the All-Star break:
— Steve Grande (@AstrosGrande) July 5, 2023
Yainer Diaz: 10 in 2023
Peña: 13 in 2022
McCormick: 10 in 2021
Gurriel: 11 in 2017
Springer: 19 in 2014
Pence: 11 in 2007
Berkman: 12 in 2000
Morgan: 10 in 1965
This is a pretty good list to be on. Springer hitting 19 before the ASB is incredible
2014-2015 is about as recently as I can recall listening to sports radio regularly and I still remember Charlie Palillo ranting for about 3 years leading up to 2014 about the Astros refusing to call up Springer from the minors to manipulate his major league service time for contract purposes.