Jason Schiavone achieves historic 30-30 season in minors for Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Houston Astros prospect Jason Schiavone completed a historic season at Triple-A Sugar Land, becoming the first minor league catcher since 1981 to record a 30-home run, 30-steal season. The 23-year-old accomplished this milestone after stealing his 30th base, finishing the year with 32 home runs and 32 stolen bases across three levels. Schiavone's achievement comes after a significant improvement from his previous season in A-ball, where he batted.180. He is regarded as a promising prospect in the Astros' system and will next compete in the Dominican Winter League for Leones del Escogido.
- •Schiavone was drafted in 2024 and named minor league player of the year.
- •He recorded a.252 batting average with a.391 on-base percentage this season.
- •Schiavone will play in the Dominican Winter League to further his development.
- •He made 69 of his 122 starts as a catcher this season.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros prospect Jason Schiavone reflects on historic 30/30 season in minors. 'Really cool'
"Jason Schiavone, drafted two years ago, just finished a season no minor league catcher has had in 45 years.
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