Expectations were high for Walker Janek when the Astros selected him in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Sam Houston State product grew up an Astros fan in Corpus Christi, Texas, but when it came time for him to make his professional debut, he fell flat.
Taking the field at High-A Asheville, Janek struggled mightily. In 25 games and 103 plate appearances he'd hit just .175/.214/.289 with one homer and a 29.1% strikeout rate. It was expected that there would be a learning curve, but Janek's struggles were concerning given his billing.
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