Whitcomb’s ending with Sugar Land capped an excellent season for him at Triple-A, hitting .293 with 25 home runs, 91 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. Nine of his home runs either tied the game or put ...

Shay Whitcomb #10 of the Houston Astros looks on prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Hooks infielder Shay Whitcomb knows a thing or two about being patient after being the final pick of the 2020 MLB Draft when the Astros selected him 160th overall in the fifth round.

The 26-year-old was demoted to Sugar land July 10 but will rejoin Houston on Sunday with Isaac Paredes (hamstring) hitting the injured list. Whitcomb has gone 1-for-19 in 12 big-league games this ...

Houston Astros infielder Shay Whitcomb goes through a drill during workouts for pitchers and catchers at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Infield prospect Shay Whitcomb, putting up strong numbers at Triple-A, has been discussed as a potential Houston Astros call-up. Houston Chronicle Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

Whitcomb is known for his power bat, hitting a minor league-leading 35 home runs across two levels in 2023. Whitcomb has 25 home runs in Triple-A in 2024, with an improved strikeout rate and OPS.

The Astros are planning to select Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston.He has played all over the diamond for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys this season, seeing the ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 18: Shay Whitcomb #10 of the Houston Astros at bat during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Both Shay Whitcomb and Zach Dezenzo drew lavish praise from the general manager before Sunday’s game against the Rays. The 1-0 shutout that followed felt like the sort of game that may inspire ...