This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Did Astros Select the Best Power Hitter in MLB Draft Class?. The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft.

The local kid went to the Mariners' most bitter rival Sunday, as Houston selected Mount Vernon star Xavier Neyens with the 21st pick in the 2025 MLB draft.

The Astros took a first-round flyer on an enticing prospect without much big-game experience. Here's the full breakdown of their 2025 class.