Happy Birthday - 10/15

Happy Birthday to ~

OF Teoscar Hernandez (21)
A NDFA from the Dominican Republic, Hernandez has been on my radar since his first strong season in 2011 with the DSL Astros. This season, he had his first full season experience with the Quad Cities River Bandits and answered with a solid season. In 123 games, he hit .271/.328/.435 with 25 doubles, nine triples, 13 home runs, 55 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 14 outfield assists.

IF Arturo Michelena (19)
Michelena, a NDFA from Venezuela, spent his second season with the Dominican Summer League Astros. In 67 games, he hit .226/.284/.300 with 11 doubles and four triples. He is currently playing in the Liga Paralela in Venezuela this winter.

Former Astros with birthdays today ~

LHP Bill Henry (86)
In 1969, at the end of his career, he made three appearances for the Astros. In five innings, he had a 0.00 ERA and a 0.800 WHIP. An All-Star for the Reds in 1960, Henry spent a total of 16 seasons in the major leagues, playing for six different teams.

IF Mendy Lopez (40)
Lopez signed as a free agent with Houston in January 2001 and was claimed off waivers by the Pirates in August of 2001. In between, he played in 10 games for the Astros, hitting .267/.389/.467. Lopez has been playing in the Mexican League since 2006 with great success.