Astros' farm system still bubbling at the top
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. The Astros have undeniably been among the sport’s most successful organizations in recent
Bermudez, Berryhill Earn Top Astros Minor League Honors
CORPUS CHRISTI – Left-hander Jonathan Bermudez was named Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year and catcher Luke Berryhill earned the organization’s Player of the Year, the club announced today. Both players spent time with the Hooks in 2021. Bermudez, the ace of the Hooks’ staff for the majority of
Adolph Homers for Third Straight Night, CC Clinches Series W
SAN ANTONIO – Ross Adolph continued his tear Saturday night, cracking a two-run double and solo home run as Corpus Christi captured a series win over San Antonio with a 6-3 decision before 4,224 fans at Wolff Stadium. The Hooks have won three in a row and five of their
Kessinger, Pitching Key in Hooks Win
CORPUS CHRISTI - The combination of Brett Daniels and Jonathan Bermudez held the league-leading Frisco RoughRiders to just one run in a 4-1 win to split the series Sunday at Whataburger Field. Daniels dealt five strikeouts without allowing a free pass over 5.0 innings to pick up his second Double-A
Koenig & Company Keep CC Bats at Bay
MIDLAND – Southpaw Jared Koenig captured his fifth win of the season with six strong innings Wednesday night as the RockHounds edged the Hooks, 3-2, at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Corpus Christi outhit Midland, 11 to four, but the club stranded seven and hit into two double plays, to go along
Bermudez Spins Gem, Hooks Topple SA
CORPUS CHRISTI – Southpaw Jonathan Bermudez struck out 10 while allowing just two baserunners over six sterling innings Friday night, as the Hooks knocked off the Missions, 4-1, before 5,449 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi held the Missions to three hits for the second time in the series, with
Lee's Night Not Enough in Hooks Loss
CORPUS CHRISTI - Korey Lee came a double short of the cycle, but it wasn't enough to carry the Hooks Tuesday against the Amarillo Sod Poodles in a 6-4 loss at Whataburger Field. It marked Corpus Christi's fifth straight loss. Lee started the scoring with a second-inning RBI triple off
Hooks Split Doubleheader with Frisco
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks split a doubleheader with the Frisco RoughRiders Thursday, winning game one, 4-2, but falling in game two, 1-0, at Whataburger Field. Game one was a tale of the long ball for the Hooks, as all four runs scored via homer – all in the second
Back-to-Back Blasts Set Stage for Win at Hodgetown
AMARILLO – For the second time in the last five games, J.J. Matijevic and Norel González connected on consecutive home runs, forging a four-run third as the Hooks knocked off the Sod Poodles, 8-3, before 6,312 fans at Hodgetown. Corpus Christi, having won five of the last six, is 10-6
Blue Ghosts Blank Soddies Behind Bermudez, France
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks – playing their final game as the Blue Ghosts – shut out the visiting Amarillo Sod Poodles 6-0 in front of a season-high 5,686 fans Sunday night at Whataburger Field. The team won all three games as the Blue Ghosts and 5-of-6 in the series.
Hooks Pound Sod Poodles in Series Opener
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks put a 17-3 beatdown on the Amarillo Sod Poodles in the opener of a six-game series Tuesday at Whataburger Field. Every Hooks batter reached base, while eight of them scored at least one run. It was 2-1 Sod Poodles after the first inning, but the
Hooks Drop Both Tilts to Travs
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Arkansas Travelers won both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Hooks, taking the first contest 8-4 followed by a 6-1 decision. In game one of the day, a makeup from Wednesday's rainout, Hooks starter Hunter Brown (L, 0-2) gave up three runs on six hits in
Riders Edge Hooks in DH Sweep
FRISCO – Despite sturdy pitching Wednesday evening, the Hooks dropped both ends of a doubleheader by scores of 3-1 and 2-1 before a crowd of 2,364 in the opening contests of a six-game series at Riders Field. Wednesday’s nightcap featured a sterling start by Corpus Christi left-hander Jonathan Bermudez (1-1),