Former Husker, Astros top prospect Brice Matthews is headed to the MLB
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Houston Astros have called up their top prospect in former Husker Brice Matthews.
H-Town bound. @Astros are calling up the former Husker ahead of tonight’s game vs. Rangers.@BriceMatthews5 | #ProBigRed pic.twitter.com/YdCFs0ziuk
— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) July 11, 2025
Matthews, a former 1st round draft pick, has been tearing it up in Triple-A with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys this season.
The Humble, Texas, native is slashing .283/.400/.476 with 12 doubles, five triples, 10 home runs and 39 RBI.
Major League Baseball has Matthews ranked as the No. 98 overall prospect in baseball.
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IF Brice Matthews has been called up to the @astros! Congratulations, Brice! #Ascend pic.twitter.com/P74RNpnTiY
— Sugar Land Space Cowboys (@SLSpaceCowboys) July 11, 2025
Matthews will become the 42nd Nebraska baseball player to reach the Major Leagues.
This marks the first MLB call-up for Matthews, who joins the Astros for this weekend’s home series against the Texas Rangers.
The first game in the series is set for 7:10 pm on Friday.
Brice is in the building.#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/XBLdqxjKfS
— Houston Astros (@astros) July 11, 2025
