Former Westerner Ryan Pruitt Selected by Houston Astros in 2026 MLB Draft
July 13, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Former Western Texas College baseball standout Ryan Pruitt was selected by the Houston Astros in the ninth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft with the 271st overall pick.
Pruitt spent the 2023 season with the Westerners,He appeared in 53 games and batted .326 while posting a .419 on-base percentage and a .563 slugging percentage.
The speedy outfielder recorded nine doubles, an NJCAA-leading 12 triples, four home runs, 45 RBIs, and scored 47 runs. He also drew 29 walks and stole 36 bases