It is time to start checking on the numbers down on the farm. The DSL Astros play in a 37 team league. To make it to the top 10, you must really distinguish yourself. Right now, the DLS Astros aren’t very distinguished. But atleast they are not hanging around the bottom 10 either. They currently sport a 8-14 record and are tied for last place in the DSL San Pedro division. All stats as of 6/25/08
The Good:
Hitters
The DSL Astros have taken 113 walks which is the 4th most in the league. Their 44 stolen bases is good for 5th in the league.
Pitchers
There is not much good to say about the pitching other than it is better than the hitting. The pitching ranks about the middle of the pack in most categories. Martin Espinal looks like the strongest of the bunch, but is 21 which makes him old for the league.
The Bad
The Hitters
They have struck out 201 times for 5th most in the league. Their slugging percentage is tied for 32nd. The Astros are in the bottom half in most offensive categories.
The Pitchers
Their 129 runs surrendered puts them in a tie for 8th most in the league. Their 25 hit batters puts them in a tie for 6th most in the league.
Martin Espinal has plunked 5 batters in 24 1/3 innings. That ties him with several others for 3rd most hit batters.