APRIL 18, 2023 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
COREY JULKS #30 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
3 HR •
14 RBI •
.214 AVG
3 HR
14 RBI
.214 AVG
Astros insider: Corey Julks, Jake Meyers provide a spark Batting back-to-back as Houston’s No. 7 and 8 hitters, Corey Julks and Jake Meyers...
Swats first career homer Julks went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored during Wednesday's shutout win over the Pirates.
Impact The 27-year-old rookie has gotten off to a solid start to the season with a .276 batting average, and now he's added a bit of power to his major-league statline. Julks' fourth-inning home run off Rich Hill was the first of his MLB career and traveled over 400 feet to left-center field. Julks slugged 31 homers in Triple-A last season, so it might not be long before he adds a few more to his major-league total.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julks hits first homer, Urquidy shines as Astros top Pirates
José Urquidy scattered two hits over six innings, rookie Corey Julks hit the first home run of his big league career and the Houston Astros rolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting regular at-bats Julks went 2-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Julks drew the start at designated hitter and hit sixth in the lineup, and he's now started four of six games early this season. His playing time is likely to become more sporadic once Michael Brantley (shoulder) is able to return from the injured list, though there's no clear timeline for that to occur. In the meantime, Julks has taken advantage of his opportunity by collecting four hits in 16 at-bats, though he's also struck out seven times.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Monday Julks is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Julks will be back on the bench after he drew three consecutive starts -- one at designated hitter and two in left field -- while going 2-for-12 with six strikeouts during the Astros' season-opening four-game series with the White Sox. While Michael Brantley (shoulder) is on the injured list, the Astros will have a regular place available at either designated hitter or left field, but manager Dusty Baker could take a committee approach to the open spot in the lineup rather than settling on Julks or anybody else as an everyday player.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making MLB debut Friday Julks will start Friday's game against the White Sox as Houston's designated hitter.
Impact Coming off a season in which he slashed .268/.349/.499 in Triple-A, the 27-year-old outfield prospect will officially make his MLB debut Friday. He's demonstrated an ability to collect plenty of homers, RBI and steals in the minors, but there's no guarantee he gets enough playing time to be an impactful fantasy player.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contract selected The Astros selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.
Impact Julks was left unprotected ahead of the Rule 5 Draft this offseason, went unselected and then won a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster. It will be his major-league debut when he gets into a game.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
