The Astros select 6'1" 185lb RHP Greg Peavey, sophomore from Oregon State.
Peavey, a sophomore from Vancouver's Hudson's Bay High School, appeared in 13 games for the Beavers this season, including 12 starts, going 4-3 with a 5.74 earned-run average. In 62 2/3 innings, the right-hander allowed 44 runs (40 earned runs) on 70 hits with 27 walks and 42 strikeouts.