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Astros: Revisiting the 1995 MLB amateur draft hits, misses

16 Jun 2001: Tony McKnight of the Houston Astros pitches against the Texas Rangers during the game at Enron Field in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Rangers 2-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Allsport

We take a look back at the Houston Astros picks in the 1995 MLB amateur draft.

While the Astros managed to find a pair of franchise cornerstones in the 1996 and 1997 drafts, they weren’t quite so lucky the year before. The most accomplished player in the team’s 1995 draft class made all of his major league contributions after he left Houston.