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The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. First up is the catcher position. Walker Janek The Astros’ 2024 first-round pick, Janek made a strong impression in his first professional season.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 25

How Did the Astros Prospects Fare in the Arizona Fall League?

The Arizona Fall League has completed, and nine Astros prospects participated in the league in 2025. Here is how they fared: C Walker Janek (Astros #4 prospect per mlb.com): .241 AVG, .288 OBP, .481 SLG.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 17

Astros Prospects Led by Walker Janek Spark Buzz With Standout AFL Performances

The Arizona Fall League came to an end on Friday, thus concluding baseball action until the World Baseball Classic begins in March. Each year, the AFL is the hub for every team's best prospects going up against each other and proving themselves against the best competition.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 21

This Astros Prospect Is Continuing Strong 2025 in Arizona Fall League

The Houston Astros have seen multiple prospects from their farm system excel to start out the 2025 Arizona Fall League camapign. Between names like Walker Janek and Anderson Brito, there’s been no shortage of Astros prospects making headlines during this showcase circut.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 21

This Astros Prospect Is Continuing Strong 2025 in Arizona Fall League

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 21

Astros AFL Update Volume One

Walker Janek, the Astros first round pick from 2024, if off to a tremendous start. He’s played in 7 games and leads the Arizona Fall League with 18 runs batted in.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 21

Houston Astros Boil: October 21, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves What will Houston do with Blubaugh next season? Walker Janek continues to rake in the AFL (MCS) Some Astros

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 20

Astros 2024 First-Round Pick Walker Janek is Tearing Up the Arizona Fall League

The Houston Astros have had an interesting few years, going from a team that was routinely competing for a World Series to a squad that missed the postseason in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 20

Asheville Tourists Top Performers in 2025

Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the top performers at each level in the Astros system. This week is the Asheville Tourists. Joseph Sullivan, OF Sullivan came into the season with some hype thanks to his performance in Spring Training, and he performed up to that level of expectation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Prospect Anderson Brito Dominates in Latest Arizona Fall League Outing

One could be excused for missing Houston Astros prospect Anderson Brito’s numbers from his start on Friday. He happened to deal the same day his teammate, catcher Walker Janek, hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs in an Arizona Fall League game.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Prospect Walker Janek Has Massive Offensive Game in Arizona Fall League

The Houston Astros sent catcher Walker Janek to the Arizona Fall League to get their top prospect behind the plate more at-bats. It’s working. On Friday, Janek started for the Scottsdale Scorpions and had perhaps the best offensive game of the AFL season with a seven RBI performance against Mesa in an 11-0 victory.