Happy Birthday - 9/4

Happy Birthday to ~

3B Nick Tanielu (22)
Drafted by Houston in the 14th round in 2014 out of Washington State University, Tanielu spent his first season with the Tri-City team. In 62 games during the regular season, he hit .300/.353/.425 with 16 doubles, two triples, three home runs and 40 RBI. Not only was he named to the New York-Penn League All-Star team, he earned MVP honors for his contributions.

Two former Astros celebrate the day as well ~

CF Jordan Schafer (28)
Originally from Hammond, Indiana, Jordan was drafted in the third round in 2005 by the Braves out of Winter Haven High School in Florida. He came to Houston in the Michael Bourn trade in July 2011. In 136 games for the Astros in 2011 and 2012, he hit .220/.301/.298. He was selected off waivers by Atlanta in November 2012. He is currently with the Twins after having been selected off waivers from Atlanta by Minnesota.

RF Paul Householder (56)
Drafted by the Reds in the second round in 1976, Householder only played in 14 games for Houston in 1987 at the end of his major league career after spending the majority of his time playing for the Reds and the Brewers.