Dean Deetz, a 2012 graduate of Nixa High School, is now just one step away from the Majors.  The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher was added to the Houston Astros 40-man roster Monday.

A 2014 11th round draft pick by the Astros, Deetz went 7-6 this season with a 4.25 ERA in 25 games split between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Fresno.  He struck out 97 batters in 84.2 innings pitched, earning Midwest League Pitcher of the Week twice.

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