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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 1.050 OPS in 20 games in April with High-A Asheville. For the season, he’s batting .226 with 11 HR, 27 RBI, 25 walks, eight stolen bases and a 1.055 OPS.
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