Happy Birthday - 2/7

Happy Birthday to ~

RHP Scott Feldman (31)
One of our newest Astros, Feldman was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 30th round in 2003 and signed with Houston as a free agent in December 2013. In nine seasons in the majors, all but one with Texas, Feldman has compiled a 51-56 record with a 4.62 ERA and a 1.370 WHIP in 234 appearances (131 starts). Feldman split his 2013 season between the Cubs and the Orioles and ended the season with a 12-12 record, 3.86 ERA and a 1.183 WHIP.

Two former Astros celebrate birthdays today ~

RHP and MiLB Pitching Coach Dave Borkowski (37)
Originally drafted by the Tigers in the 11th round in 1995, Borkowski signed with Houston as a free agent in December 2005. In 130 games for Houston from 2006 to 2008, he had a 5.44 ERA and a 1.517 WHIP before retiring to coach for the organization. In 2013, he will continue in his role as pitching coach at Quad Cities. Aside from baseball, Dave and his wife Jill have a passion for helping animals. They started the photo calendars featuring Astros players with pets to raise money for animal groups and encourage adoptions, and were featured in this USA today article back in October 2011 focusing on their charitable endeavors and hands-on work to help and protect animals.

LHP Juan Pizarro (77)
Pizarro came to Houston from the Cubs in July 1973 and pitched in 15 games for the Astros that season with a 6.56 ERA and a 1.671 WHIP. Pizarro played in 18 major league seasons for eight different teams with a career 3.43 ERA and 1.325 WHIP. He was a two-time All-Star for the White Sox in 1963 and 1964 and he won a World Series with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957.