The Houston Astros may be in the center of fan discussions at the moment, with Carlos Correa still in flux. However, their newest catcher prospect, and youngster on the team, is preparing for the 2022 season with gusto. Being a part of an organization as highly rated as the Astros would obviously set up certain standards and Korey Lee will be hoping that he can live up to those expectations. The nature of the organization is such that it will require Lee to showcase his skills not just physically but also mentally. And he is putting his best foot forward this off-season.
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The Houston Astros are a respected organization in baseball. And rightly so. They have featured in the World Series as recently as 2021 and even won it all in 2017. With a roster as deep as theirs and significant player retentions; contingent on the 2022 off-season, they may even stand a chance at the World Series.
However, the best organizations have the most depth. Especially at the bottom of the chain, with prospects aching for a chance, and the Astros are just that. With Korey Lee training to be a catcher on the team, he embodies that attitude.
Korey Lee and his training regimen
Korey Lee is preparing hard for the season that is to come. In a recent video snippet released online, Korey engages with the media to tell them he is ready and raring to go. He trains 5 days a week and has taken with the facilities top fitness specialists to be in top form at the start of the season.
Catcher Korey Lee (@koreyleeeeee), #Astros 2019 1st-round pick & top prospect, expected to be the future at catcher, working hard, preparing for 2022 season.His message to fans: "I'm ready to get after it at Minute Maid..to do everything I can to bring a World Series to Houston." pic.twitter.com/fQNh1iKOAx
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) January 29, 2022
Speaking about preparation in the off-season, Lee said, “It’s all the unseen stuff, what goes on behind the scenes that’s important”. He has moved to Houston and is undergoing a strict work regimen to make sure his joints are all up and running to make sure the risk of injury is minimal.
The catcher has even engaged with top coaches to make sure his workouts are effective. He spends the time at the facilities separate from baseball-related practice, including pitching and hitting.
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He spent the last season with the triple-A Sugar Land Astros but will be ambitious about a move to the majors in 2022. Speaking directly to Astros fans, Korey added, “I’m ready to go. Ready to play.”
Speaking of his affection for the organization of the Astros and how he is looking forward to adding to it, Lee added, “I’m ready to get after it in Minute Maid and do everything I can to bring a World Series to Houston.”