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Houston Astros sign Michigan OF Jordan Brewer

Posted at 11:00 AM, Jul 02, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-02 11:00:41-04

HOUSTON (WXYZ) — The Houston Astros have signed their third round pick, Michigan outfielder Jordan Brewer, the team announced on Tuesday.

Brewer, 21, just completed his junior season with the Wolverines and had been named the Big Ten Player of the Year last season. He batted .343 with 52 RBIs, 12 home runs and a .403 on-base percentage, and he led Michigan with 24 multi-hit games in his only season with Michigan.

During the College World Series, Brewer batted .272 with seven RBIs and had a hit in nine of the 11 games.