Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone's historic season just changed his 2027 expectations

Back in the 2024 draft, the Astros selected a catcher out of James Madison who was raw but had some tools. That catcher, Jason Schiavone, just showed off those skills in a historic 2026 season.

Schiavone had a tough 2025 season, batting just .180 with six home runs and 109 strikeouts over 78 games. That season made him a bit of an afterthought for prospect watchers, as he was nowhere near a Top 30 ranking.

Schiavone started the 2026 season in Asheville and looked like a different player. Over 35 games, Schiavone hit 17 home runs and stole nine bases. He earned a promotion to Double-A, where he added 14 home runs and 20 stolen bases while posting a .784 OPS.

The Astros promoted him to Triple-A to finish the season, and this week he added a home run and a stolen base, putting him in the elusive 30-home run, 30-stolen base club.

He is the first Astros prospect to accomplish the feat since Kyle Tucker in 2019.

Not only is it a historic season for the Astros system, but he is the first catcher to post a 30-home run, 30-stolen base season since Willie Royster in 1981.

Schiavone was named the Astros Minor League Player of the Year earlier this week, an award given to the best position player in the system. After a standout season across three levels, Schiavone should get plenty of opportunities to show what he can do in Spring Training.

With the uncertainty surrounding Yainer Diaz and the ups and downs the Astros have seen from him, Schiavone has put himself in an interesting position heading into 2027. A strong showing in Spring Training could give him a legitimate opportunity to compete for a spot on the Astros’ Opening Day roster.

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