Corey Julks had to wait six years and then a few extra minutes Wednesday afternoon. His...
PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 12: Corey Julks #9 of the Houston Astros celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 during inter-league play at PNC Park on April 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.PITTSBURGH — Corey Julks’ career is predicated on patience. Seven rounds passed during the 2017 draft before the Astros selected him. His wait to join them spanned six minor league seasons, 60 home runs and 2,058 plate appearances.
Julks caught Baker’s eye through box scores last season. The Friendswood native struck 31 home runs, slugged .503 and reached base at a .351 clip for Class AAA Sugar Land, none of it enough to warrant a spot on the team’s 40-man roster this winter. “A lot of guys come up and they kind of tiptoe around and try to feel their way through things, but not on this team. We try to make sure everyone who comes up and is making a debut is confident in their abilities, believes in what got them here and believes in themselves that they belong. I think he’s done a really good job of that.”
Julks’ time in the major leagues may be brief. The team expects Michael Brantley to return from shoulder surgery in early May, making either Julks or Jake Meyers expendable. Meyers is faster and by far a better outfield defender, meaning Julks must swing his way into a permanent roster spot.
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