Former Golden Grizzly Brandon Nigh Signs with the Houston Astros Organization

HOUSTON, Texas – Former Oakland third baseman Brandon Nigh has signed a contract with the Houston Astros, making the jump to their single-A affiliate, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, after a stint with the Boise Hawks of the non-MLB affiliated Pioneer League. Nigh played for the Golden Grizzlies from 2022-25, earning Horizon League Freshman Team honors (2022), All-Tournament (2023), All-League First Team (2023), and Second Team (2025) honors. In 206 games in the Black and Gold, Nigh collected 214 hits, 26 home runs and 138 RBIs. He scored 165 runs and stole 45 bags, and finished his career hitting .291/.477/.409 at the...