Astros prospect Zach Cole shows elite power and speed, eyes impact MLB role

Zach Cole, a 2022 10th-round pick, is an elite athlete with plus power and speed, showcasing his potential as an impact MLB player. After a challenging 2024, he excelled in 2025, posting an .868 OPS with 14 HR in Double-A, then a .353 AVG with 5 HR in Triple-A, and an .880 OPS with 4 HR in 15 games after a call-up to Houston. He totaled 22 doubles, 7 triples, 19 HR, and a 151 wRC+ in 97 minor league games.