Happy Birthday to ~
SS Wander Franco (17)
Franco was signed as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic this past July.
Former Astros celebrating birthdays today ~
C Bob "Scrap Iron" Stinson (68)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1966, Stinson came to Houston in a trade with the Cardinals in November 1971. In 27 games during the 1972 season, he hit .171/.211/.200.
RHP Gregg Olson (47)
Originally drafted by Baltimore in the first round in 1988, Olson was Rookie of the Year for Baltimore in 1989 and an All-Star in 1990 before coming to Houston in an August 1996 trade with Detroit. Olson pitched in only nine games for the Astros in 1996 with a 4.82 ERA and a 2.036 WHIP.
IF Ty Wigginton (36)
A 17th round pick by the Mets in 1998, Wigginton came to Houston from Tampa Bay in a trade for Dan Wheeler and played primarily at third base. His lifetime line over 12 seasons is .261/.323/.435. In Houston, he hit .285/.347/.506. In addition to Houston and Tampa Bay, he has also played for the Mets, Pirates, Orioles (2010 All-Star), Rockies, Phillies and most recently the Cardinals. He was released by the Cardinals in July.
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