Astros Minor League Position Review: Shortstop

AMARILLO, TEXAS - APRIL 14: Shay Whitcomb #9 of the Corpus Christi Hooks runs to third base during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on April 14, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.Now that the season is over we will review each position in the minor league system during the 2023 season. This week we will look at the shortstop position.

Previous Positions:

Catcher

First Base

Second Base

Third Base

TOP PERFORMERS

Shay Whitcomb

Whitcomb had quite the season in 2023. The fifth round pick from 2020 started the year in Double-A and had 12 homers with a .886 OPS in 46 games before being promoted to Triple-A. For Sugar Land, he played in 87 games connecting on 23 homers which led the…