Beer promoted by Astros in minor leagues

Brandon Rink by Staff Writer -

Clemson All-American and Houston Astros first-round pick and outfielder Seth Beer was promoted from short-season A-ball to the Class-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Davenport, Iowa) on Wednesday after just 11 games.

"Cheers to you, Beer! The New York-Penn League leader in home runs has been promoted to the @QCRiverBandits. Best of luck to you @beer_seth and thank you for everything you brought to the ValleyCats this season!" the Troy, New York-based Tri-City ValleyCats announced Wednesday on Twitter.

Beer powered four home runs with seven RBIs in 41 at-bats, hitting .293 with a .659 slugging percentage and a .431 on-base percentage.

Beer's first professional hit was a home run in his debut a few weeks ago.

The @ValleyCats’ Seth Beer, the @astros first-round pick, hits a two-run homer for his first pro hit: pic.twitter.com/xQ3bBU7xLD — Mark Singelais (@MarkSingelais) June 16, 2018

Roster Update: Beer is here. Astros 1st round draft pick @beer_seth has been added to the River Bandits roster. In addition, pitchers Humberto Castellanos and Chad Donato have been transferred to the Bandits from Tri-City. — QC River Bandits (@QCRiverBandits) June 27, 2018

Cheers to you, Beer! ?? The New York-Penn League leader in home runs has been promoted to the @QCRiverBandits. Best of luck to you @beer_seth and thank you for everything you brought to the ValleyCats this season! pic.twitter.com/t0CmsBBuSG — Tri-City ValleyCats (@ValleyCats) June 27, 2018