The Astros’ 2022 draft class has largely been off to a torrid start at the pro level, but one of their top prizes, reigning Pac-12 player of the year and second round pick Jacob Melton, wasn’t quite as quick out of the gates as were the likes of Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford or Zach Dezenzo. Players with Melton’s level of collegiate production (.360/.424/.671 with 17 HR and 21/22 SBs as a junior) tend to breeze through the low minors, and he appeared primed to do just that following his 19 game Low-A debut last season, during which he hit .
Jacob Melton, Now Healthy, Enjoying Brilliant Stretch for Asheville
