The Greenville Drive open their 20th season at Flour Field on Thursday evening with a roster that pitching coach [Name] calls the most talented he’s managed in the minors — three Houston Astros top-100 prospects, a rebuilt bullpen, and a lineup built around speed and contact.
The Drive, the Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, finished third in the Southern League last season with a 72-66 record, falling to Biloxi in the first round of the playoffs. Front office leadership says the 2026 roster is a meaningful step forward.
“The talent level coming through the Astros system right now is exceptional,” said team president [Name]. “Greenville fans are going to watch some special players this year.”
Roster Highlights
The headliner is outfielder [Prospect Name], a 21-year-old rated among the top 30 prospects in baseball by multiple outlets. He batted .318 with 22 home runs at High-A last season and is widely projected to reach Houston by next summer.
The rotation includes two arms the Astros are developing with long-term starting roles in mind. Right-hander [Name] was drafted in the first round in 2024 and struck out 132 batters in 98 innings at Single-A last year.
“We’ve been telling people for a couple of years that the Astros pipeline was being rebuilt quietly. This roster is the first time you can really see it.” — [Scout Name], Baseball America
Flour Field Updates
The Drive have completed a $2.1 million off-season renovation at Flour Field, including expanded club-level seating along the first-base line, an upgraded sound system, and a new left-field berm with terraced grass seating. The West End stadium, which opened in 2006 and holds 5,700, remains one of the better-regarded minor league venues in the South Atlantic.
A new local food vendor section behind home plate features four Upstate South Carolina businesses, including a barbecue pit operator from Fountain Inn and a craft brewery from downtown Greenville.
Season Schedule
The Drive open at home against the Montgomery Biscuits. The full 138-game schedule runs through mid-September. Home games are Tuesday through Sunday, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. on weeknights and 6:05 p.m. on weekends.
Season tickets and individual game tickets are available at the Drive box office and online.
What’s Next
The Drive’s promotional schedule includes 12 fireworks nights, three jersey auction events, and an Astros Alumni Night in July when several former Houston players are expected to appear. The full promotions calendar is available at the Flour Field website.