When the Houston Astros selected Alex Bregman with the second-overall pick in the 2015 Draft, the club knew it was getting a potential generational talent capable of racing through the Minors and helping the big league team in short order. That’s precisely what Bregman has proved to be in his first full pro season, and it’s the reason why he was our choice as this year’s MLBPipeline.com Hitter of the Year.