Nehomar Ochoa Jr.
CF | Bats/Throws: R/R | 6' 4" 230LBS | Age: 19
Draft: 2023 | Rd: 11, #344, Houston Astros | Galena Park HS
MLB Pipeline Rank
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 394 343 44 76 10 17 .222 .317 .359 .676
Career Minors 436 379 54 84 13 18 .222 .317 .375 .692
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .222 10 17 .676
Career Minors .222 13 18 .692

Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2023 FCL Astros FCL ROK 12 42 36 10 8 2 0 3 9 3 7 1 0 2 .222 .310 .528 .838
2024 Fayetteville Woodpeckers CAR A 103 394 343 44 76 15 1 10 44 38 116 17 5 11 .222 .317 .359 .676

Scouting Report

2024

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Nehomar Ochoa Sr. pitched three seasons in the Expos system before falling off a horse and injuring his shoulder. His son was born in Venezuela shortly before his career ended and came to the United States at age 10, blossoming into a physical and toolsy outfielder. The Astros signed him for $300,000 (double slot value) as an 11th-rounder from a Houston high school in 2023. 

Already 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds when he turned pro shortly before his 18th birthday, Ochoa's strength and bat speed generate at least plus raw power from the right side of the plate. He focuses on trying to launch balls to his pull side rather than letting his pop come naturally, and that aggressiveness results in swing-and-miss issues. His bat comes with considerable risk but he could offer 25-30 homers per season if he figures things out.

Ochoa moves very well for his size and possesses average speed. He lacks polish as a corner outfielder and needs to refine his reads, routes and consistency. Clocked up to 95 mph as a high school pitcher, he definitely has the arm strength for right field and is challenging for the Single-A Carolina League lead in outfield assists.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
04/04/2024 OF Nehomar Ochoa Jr. assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from FCL Astros.
11/05/2023 OF Nehomar Ochoa Jr. assigned to Perth Heat.
07/26/2023 OF Nehomar Ochoa Jr. assigned to FCL Astros.
07/15/2023 Houston Astros signed OF Nehomar Ochoa Jr..
06/15/2023 OF Nehomar Ochoa Jr. assigned to College Workout.
07/26/2022 OF Nehomar Ochoa and assigned to High School Workout.