Happy Birthday to ~
3B Wander Franco (18)
Signed as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic in July 2014, Franco played his first professional season for the Dominican Summer League Astros this season. In 68 games, he hit .244/.365/.354 with 15 doubles, four home runs and 35 RBI. He walked 48 times and struck out only 37.
Three former Astros celebrate the day as well ~
C Bob "Scrap Iron" Stinson (69)
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 (48)
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 (37)
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 also played for the Mets, Pirates, Orioles (2010 All-Star), Rockies, Phillies and Cardinals.
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