Astros farm."Now that the season is over we will review each position in the minor league system. This week we move on to the left field position. For these list I am using the position the player played most in 2018.Here are the previous position reviews:CatcherFirst BaseSecond BaseThird BaseShortstopTOP PERFORMERSYordan AlvarezAlvarez continued to see his stock as a prospect rise in 2018. He got off to a great start hitting .299 with 8 2B http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , 6 HR, 26 RBI in his first 27 games but then missed about a month dealing with a hand injury. He came back in mid June and finished his time in AA hitting .325 with 12 HR, 46 RBI and 168 wRC+ in 45 games. He was promoted to AAA where he had a .801 OPS with 8 HR in 43 games (111 wRC+). Overall he had a 139 wRC+ and reports were solid for his defense too.2018 Stats: 88 G, .293 BA/.369 OBP/.534 SLG, 21 2B, 20 HR, 74 RBI, 42 BB/92 SOJ.J. MatijevicMatijevic was a 2nd round pick in 2017 and struggled a bit following the draft. But he put together a very good 2018 season. He started the year in Quad Cities but make quick work hitting .354 with 10 XBH in 13 games. He spent the rest of the year in Buies Creek and showed off his power with 20 2B, 19 HR in 88 games (.513 SLG). Overall he posted a respectable 10.2 BB% and a very good 147 wRC+. He definitely showed his worth with the bat.2018 Stats: 101 G, .277 BA/.350 OBP/.538 SLG, 26 2B, 4 3B, 22 HR, 62 RBI, 13 SB, 44 BB/113 SOSeth BeerBeer was the Astros first round pick in 2018, but some people wondered how he would do with a wood bat. He put up numbers early proving them wrong so far. Beer started with Tri-City and had a 1.090 OPS in 11 games before being promoted to Quad Cities. There he had a .934 OPS in 29 games. He finished the season with Buies Creek posting a .746 OPS in 27 games. Through all three levels he had a 155 wRC+ and had just a 16.6 K%. Really excited to see what he does in 2019.2018 Stats: 67 G, .304 BA/.389 OBP/.496 SLG Miguel Andujar Jersey , 14 2B, 12 HR, 42 RBI, 25 BB/49 SOCorey JulksJulks is a local product drafted in 2017. He started the year in Quad Cities playing in 64 games and hitting .259 with a .720 OPS. He was promoted to Buies Creek and his numbers actually improved. In 61 High-A games he hit .282 with .820 OPS. Overall he finished with 30 2B, 30 SB, 10.6 BB%, and a 120 wRC+.2018 Stats: 125 G, .270 BA/.351 OBP/.418 SLG, 30 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 62 RBI, 30 SB, 55 BB/108 SOJosh RojasRojas was the ultimate utility player in 2018. He played 39 games in LF, 22 at 2B, 20 at 1B, 17 at 3B, 10 at SS and 10 in RF. He destroyed the ball in Buies Creek posting a .921 OPS in 24 games including a perfect 12-12 in SB. He was promoted to Corpus Christi and had a .722 OPS in 106 games. Overall he had 34 doubles (2nd in the system) Tim Tebow Jersey , 8 HR, 38 stolen bases and 111 wRC+. He also posted 12.2 BB% and 16.0 K%.2018 Stats: 130 G, .263 BA/.351 OBP/.408 SLG, 34 2B, 6 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 38 SB, 68 BB/89 SOTHE REST OF THE PACKJonathan LacroixLacroix was drafted by the Astros in 2017 but didn’t debut until this season. He played in 76 games and had a .722 OPS. He was just 21 years old this season and had a 105 wRC+ overall. Something for him to build on for the 2019 season.2018 Stats: 76 G, .256 BA/.323 OBP/.398 SLG, 11 2B, 6 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 22 BB/78 SOCarmen BenedettiBenedetti spent the entire 2018 season with Corpus Christi. He missed a little bit of time but still played in 80 games. During those games he had a .365 OBP with a .808 OPS good for a 122 wRC+. He showed some power with 17 doubles and 8 homers in those 80 games.2018 Stats: 80 G, .277 BA/.365 OBP/.443 SLG, 17 2B, 8 HR Jay Bruce Jersey , 49 RBI, 11 SB, 39 BB/82 SO2019 OUTLOOK/CONCLUSIONThe Astros are loaded in the outfield. Alvarez will probably have a chance to make his MLB debut next season. Beer and Matijevic are two very intriguing prospects. Both have questions about where they may play in the field but they are both valuable with the bat. The Astros have also built some depth with Julks, Benedetti, and the super utility in Rojas. Really excited to see what Matijevic and Beer do in AA next season. The Baltimore Orioles will make history Tuesday when they become the firstAmerican professional sports team to feature Braille lettering on their uniforms.Baltimore Orioles OriolesOn Sept. 18, well recognize the 40th anniversary of NFB_voice moving their headquarters to Baltimore and become the first American professional sports team to incorporate Braille lettering into our gameday uniforms when we host National Federation of the Blind Night at OPACY. vU8ZDlXGOr"We've made a conscious effort to create an environment where everyone feels welcome at the ballpark," Orioles Vice President of Communications and Marketing Greg Bader said, according to theBaltimore Sun'sMike Klingaman."We take our role as entertainer very seriously, but we also want to serve as an escape for some people and as a platform to highlight the causes and morals that we feel strongly about. A 'blindness awareness night' puts it into perspective that there's more going on out there than just wins and losses."National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, who will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game, expressed his appreciation for the Orioles' initiative:Orioles on MASN masnOriolesThe Orioles will become the first team in American professional sports history to incorporate Braille lettering into their gameday uniforms when they host NFB_voice on Tuesday! EliPQkPuLIPer Klingaman, the jerseys will be autographed and auctioned off online after the game, with proceeds going to theNational Federation of the Blind. The federation is celebrating its 40thyear based in Baltimore and wasestablished in 1940.The first 15,000 fans will receiveBraille alphabet cards upon entry to the game.Baltimore will debut the uniforms against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET.