Happy Birthday - 1/28

LHP Wesley Wright (27)
Dequam LaWesley Wright was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the 7th round in 2003 and came to Houston as a Rule 5 pick in 2007.  After abandoning a side arm delivery experiment in 2011, Wright got back to basics and the results were terrific.  In 39 games with AAA OKC in 2011, he had a 2.07 ERA and a 1.102 WHIP which led to a call-up.  With the Astros, he fared even better.  In 21 games, he had a 1.50 ERA and a 0.917 WHIP.

Two former Astros with birthdays today

IF Pete Runnels (died May 20, 1991 at 63)
3-time All-Star for Boston with a .291 career BA
Played in 146 games for the Colt 45's in 1963 & 1964

RHP Oscar Henriquez (38)
Pitched in 4 games for Houston in 1997
Traded to the Marlins in a package for Moises Alou