Getty The Astros purchased the contract of independent-league infielder Brandon Nigh after a remarkable 24-game stretch that produced a 1.116 OPS and caught Houston’s attention.
The Astros turned to an unconventional talent pipeline on Wednesday, purchasing the contract of little-known infielder Brandon Nigh after the 22-year-old erupted for a 1.116 OPS in independent-league competition, MLB Transactions reported.
Nigh’s combination of power, patience and positional versatility transformed him from a little-known Pioneer League infielder into Houston’s newest developmental gamble in just 24 games.
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