By now, you know that the evaluators don't hold the Houston Astros' farm system in high regard. That means, in the national conversation, even the club's top prospects take a hit compared to youngsters in other organizations. Here's the thing, though, if the evaluators were always right, there'd be no such thing as Forrest Whitley.
The fact of the matter is, for one reason or another, the first prospects to get the call, either in the event of injuries or by merit, aren't always the guys who head the prospect lists. Zach Cole, who is the Astros' 19th-ranked prospect, is a perfect example of this.