This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Did Astros Select the Best Power Hitter in MLB Draft Class?. The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft.

According to MLB.com in its latest mock draft, the Astros are likely to choose either Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette or Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, as experts believe Houston prefers hitters who are able to quickly move up the farm system.

MLB draft got underway on Sunday ahead of the All-Star festivities. The Houston Astros selected Mount Vernon High School star Xavier Neyens with the No.

There are risks that come with those selections, since high schoolers can ultimately decide to play in college instead of starting their professional journey immediately. Whether the Astros were trying to avoid that possibility or simply were targeting players who they felt could impact winning the most coming out of college,