Carsten Sabathia III brings real right-handed pop to Houston
Carsten Sabathia III profiles as a big, physical infield bat who can change a game with one swing: in the 2026 season, Houston listed him at 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, and he finished with a .283 average, .885 OPS, six homers and 18 RBI in 37 games before being drafted by Milwaukee.[1][10][15] He also showed he can do damage in bursts, including a 3-for-4, 2-RBI performance vs. Iowa in 2026 and a 401-foot homer later that spring, which fits the “middle-order thump” label more than pure contact-hitter territory.[8][11] The fit question? He looks like a power-first corner infielder with pro upside, but his value hinges on whether his bat stays consistent enough to carry the glove.
