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Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Sep 4, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Houston Astros patch and logo on the jersey of Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Astros defeat the Rangers 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Houston Astros patch and logo on the jersey of Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Astros defeat the Rangers 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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6. Anibal Sierra, SS

Birthdate: 2/15/94 (22 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: rookie
Stats in 2016: .316/.465/.506, 2 HR, 3 SB

While Sierra didn’t have great production in Cuba’s Serie Nacional, he did well on international teams, and when he defected, he had a number of interested teams due to his high offensive ceiling and his present defensive value.

The Astros signed him for $1.5M in July and immediately sent him to their DSL team to get him reps on the year.

The offensive potential was on full display in the DSL

Sierra has very fluid hands and really does not make a mistake when he gets to the ball, using his above-average arm to make plenty of deep plays as well. The concern with Sierra has been his range staying at short, but he’s always showed borderline plus range in international competition.

The offensive potential was on full display in the DSL, though that’s a tough way to measure as he was 22 playing against many guys who were 16-17 years old.

Sierra will need some time to get his feet back under him, but the power potential up the middle is impressive as he could profile as a 20-home run shortstop.

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