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2017 Arizona Fall League
Stepping away from the Playoffs for a second. The 26th edition of the Arizona Fall League being today in Arizona. In the fall of 1992, the Arizona Fall League was created to give prospects to final round polishing before the 2018 season and also help players rehabbing to get back form.
The 30 Major League Teams are broken up into six teams: the Surprise Saguaros, Mesa Solar Sox, Peoria Javelinas, Glendale Desert Dogs, Salt River Rafters, and Scottsdale Scorpions.
Astros prospects
The Astros are a part of the Mesa Solar Sox this is year with Chicago Cubs, Detriot Tigers, Oakland Athletics, and Washington Nationals.
The Astros have the following players on the Solar Sox team:
2017 AFL Astros prospects
| # | - | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | - | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| - | Pitchers | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | Dean Deetz | R-R | 6'1" | 195 | Nov 29, 1993 |
| 88 | Riley Ferrell | R-R | 6'2" | 200 | Oct 18, 1993 |
| 53 | Brendan McCurry | R-R | 5'10" | 170 | Jan 7, 1992 |
| 93 | Framber Valdez | L-L | 5'11" | 170 | Nov 19, 1993 |
| - | Infielders | - | - | - | - |
| 39 | Yordan Alvarez | L-L | 6'5" | 225 | Jun 27, 1997 |
| 4 | Nick Tanielu | R-R | 5'11" | 215 | Sep 4, 1992 |
| - | Outfielders | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | Kyle Tucker | L-R | 6'4" | 190 | Jan 17, 1997 |
Top 100 prospects
The following players on the MLB.com’s Top 100 players at the Arizona Fall League.
Ronald Acuna, OF, Peoria/Braves (No. 5 on Top 100)
Kyle Tucker, OF, Mesa/Astros (No. 7)
Francisco Mejia, C/3B, Glendale/Indians (No. 13)
Mitch Keller, RHP, Glendale/Pirates (No. 18)
Kyle Lewis, OF, Peoria/Mariners (No. 41)
Luis Urias, SS/2B, Peoria/Padres (No. 48)
Corey Ray, OF, Salt River/Brewers (No. 58)
Yusniel Diaz, OF, Glendale/Dodgers (No. 76)
Estevan Florial, OF, Scottsdale/Yankees (No. 78)
Justus Sheffield, LHP, Scottsdale/Yankees (No. 79)
Michael Chavis, 3B, Peoria/Red Sox (No. 92)