Happy Birthday - 5/3

Happy Birthday to ~

RHP Elieser Hernandez (19)
A non-drafted free agent from Venezuela, Hernandez excelled in his second season with the Astros as he pitched for the Dominican Summer League team. In 13 games (12 starts), he was 5-1 with a 1.26 ERA and a 0.994 WHIP.

One former Astro celebrates today as well ~

2B/OF Davey Lopes (69)
Drafted by the Dodgers in the second round in 1968, Lopes played in 84 games for Houston at the end of his career in 1986 and 1987. Lopes was a four-time All Star and one-time Gold Glove winner with the Dodgers, and also appeared in four World Series with the team. A career .268 hitter, Lopes was known more for his stolen base prowess than his batting as he swiped 557 in 16 seasons and led the league in steals in 1975 (77) and 1976 (63).