Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Astros farm system. Over the past decade, a steady stream of stars and solid contributors have kept Houston in playoff contention year after year. But is the system thinning out? We take a look.

(00:00) How Cam Smith boosts the Astros' young talent.

(03:30) What is Smith's most likely long-term position?

(06:00) Lining up the hitting prospects behind Smith

(10:00) What's the state of the organization at this point?

(14:00) Why there's hope that the window isn't closing

(18:00) Analyzing Jacob Melton, Zach Dezenzo and Brice Matthews

(20:00) Where's the pitching?

(27:00) Relying on later-round finds

(31:00) Non top-10 prospects to watch

Astros Top 30 Prospects With Scouting Reports:

https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2010-houston-astros/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason

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