Happy Birthday to ~
RHP Jake Buchanan (24)
Drafted in the eighth round in 2010 out of North Carolina State, Buchanan split his 2013 season between Corpus Christi and Oklahoma City. He absolutely dominated for the Hooks, compiling a 7-2 record in 18 appearances (13 starts) with a 2.09 ERA and an 0.927 WHIP. He ended the season with a combined record of 12-7 with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.099 WHIP in 30 games (25 starts). He pitched 158+ innings, the second most in the Astros minor league system.
RHP Christian Garcia (22)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2012 out of Florence-Darlington Technical College in South Carolina, Garcia pitched in 18 games out of the bullpen, most of them for the Greeneville Astros, this season and compiled a 2-1 record with a 5.85 ERA and a 1.485 WHIP.
Alyson Footer (?)
Although Alyson isn't technically a part of our Astros family anymore, the scarlet-tressed MLB.com goddess will always hold a special place in our hearts. Happy Birthday, Alyson!
Jayne,
ReplyDeleteI'll give you a hint as to how old Alyson is...she's 4 months older than me. :)