Astros Announce Minor League Players of the Month for April
See which prospects had standout performances in April.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - MARCH 30: Brandon McPherson #35 of the Corpus Christi Hooks poses for a photo during the Corpus Christi Hooks photo day at Whataburger Field on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Photo by JoMando Cruz/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images On Monday, the Astros Player Development social media accounts announced the Astros minor league players of the month for April. Pitcher – Brandon McPherson McPherson was signed by the Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 6, 2025, from Northern Illinois University.
McPherson was solid in April posting a 3. 24 ERA with Double A Corpus Christi. He also recorded 24 strikeouts to just three walks in four starts during the month.
For the minor league season, the right-handed pitcher has recorded a 2. 95 ERA with 28 strikeouts and a 1. 13 WHIP in five starts with Double A Corpus Christi.
Hitter – Jason Schiavone Schiavone was selected by the Astros in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft from James Madison. Schiavone hit . 233 with three doubles, nine home runs, 23 RBI, 22 walks, seven stolen bases and a 1.