Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Birthday - 10/31

SS Wladimir Sutil (27)
Originally from Venezuela, Sutil was signed by the Astros as a non-draft free agent in 2003.  He split his time between Oklahoma City and Corpus Christi this season, putting up a combined .269 BA and .342 OBP.  He is currently playng for Caracas in the Venezuelan league during the off-season.

Former Astros with birthdays today

C John "Pork Chop" Hoffman (died December 27, 2001 at 58)
Played in 8 games for the Colt 45's and the Astros in 1964 and 1965

C Ed Taubensee (43)
Played in 203 games for the Astros from 1992 to 1994

LHP Tim Byrdak (38)
Appeared in 199 games for Houston from 2008 to 2010
Went 5-5 with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.345 WHIP

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