Sunday, September 18, 2011

Happy Birthday - 9/18

RHP Ross Seaton (22)
I forget that he's still this young since 2011 was his fourth season in the Astros minor league system. Drafted in the 3rd round as a compensation pick in 2008 out of Second Baptist High School in Houston, Seaton spent the season in Corpus Christi where he improved on his 2010 numbers from Lancaster, finishing the season 4-9 with a 5.23 ERA and a 1.387 WHIP. He received Texas League pitcher of the week honors twice in 2011.

1B Jonathan Singleton (20)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 8th round in 2009, Singleton came to the Astros in the Hunter Pence trade in July. In 35 games at Lancaster, he hit .333 with a .393 OBP and a .456 SLG.

RHP Juan Minaya (21)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2008, this is Minaya's third season in the Astros organization. Used primarily as a starter at Lexington last season, he was moved to the Legend's bullpen this season where he has struggled, posting a 6.90 ERA and a 1.896 WHIP.

Four former Astros with birthdays today

CF Tony Scott (60)
Played for the Astros from 1981 to 1984

RHP Roger Mason (54)
Played for the Astros in 1989 (very briefly)

RHP Chris Holt (40)
Played for the Astros from 1996 to 2000

C Mitch Meluskey (38)
Played for the Astros from 1998 to 2000 and again in 2003

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