Happy Birthday to ~
2B Jose Solano (21)
A NDFA from the Dominican Republic, Solano played with the GCL Astros in 2012 after spending the two previous seasons with the DSL Astros. He only played in 24 games, though, with a .169/.246/.271 batting line.
2B Brian Blasik (23)
Signed as an amateur free agent out of the University of Dayton in 2012, Blasik spent his first professional season with the Greeneville Astros. In 55 games, he hit .318/.346/.424 with 14 doubles, three triples, one home run, six stolen bases and 43 RBI. He was named an Appy League All-Star.
One former Astro with a birthday today ~
RHP Wayne Granger (69)
Granger came to Houston as a free agent in February 1975 and appeared in 55 games for the Astros that season, going 2-5 with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.338 WHIP. He led the National League in saves in 1970 for the Reds and was named the NL Reliever of the Year in 1969 and 1970.
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