Happy Birthday - 11/9

RHP Brandt Walker (24)
Brandt was born in Dallas, but we'll try not to hold that against him.  Drafted in the 8th round in 2009 out of Stanford, Brandt missed the entire 2011 season due to injuries the nature of which I do not exactly know.  He did, however, participate in the recent fall instructional league in Kissimmee as a part of his rehab.  In 2010, he had good numbers at Tri-City, pitching in 21 games out of the bullpen with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.  He didn't fare as well in 6 starts over 8 appearances at Lexington where he compiled a 10.25 ERA and a 1.937 WHIP.  Brandt is also known for his rather humerous tweets.  Whether talking about the line at the DMV, getting separated from his mother at Michaels or Yadier Molina's eyebrows, he's always good for a giggle.

Former Astros with birthdays today

RHP Red Witt (78)
Pitched in 8 games for the Colt 45's in 1962

RHP Rick Williams (59)
Pitched for Houston in 1978 and 1979

OF Todd Self (33)
Played in 21 games for the Astros in 2005