The Houston Astros drafted George Springer with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft out of the University of Connecticut. Springer would tear through minor-league pitching, including a 37 home run season in 2013. The Astros called up Springer on April 16, 2014, and after a slow start he would go through a tear at the end of May where he hit seven home runs in seven games. He would only play in 80 games in 2014, though, as his season was cut short due to a quadriceps injury. In his half of a season, Springer slashed .
Houston Astros 2015 Season Recap: George Springer
