Happy Birthday to ~
RHP Mike Foltynewicz (23)
Drafted in the first round in 2010 out of high school in Illinois, Foltynewicz pitched in 21 games (18 starts) in Oklahoma City with a 5.08 ERA and a 1.461 WHIP before getting making his major league debut on August 2nd. In 16 bullpen appearances for the Astros, Folty had a 5.30 ERA and a 1.607 WHIP.
Happy Birthday wishes also go to Jason Schwartz, Lancaster JetHawks broadcaster and friend of WTHB.
Two former Astros mark the day as well ~
LHP Floyd Bluford "Butch" Henry (46)
If my name was Floyd Bluford, I'd go by Butch too! Originally drafted by the Reds in the 15th round in 1987, Henry came to Houston in September 1990 as a part of the Bill Doran trade with the Reds. Two years later, he was drafted from Houston by the Rockies in the 1992 expansion draft. In 28 starts in 1992, he went 6-9 with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.364 WHIP.
Manager Grady Hatton (died April 11, 2013 at age 90)
Hatton managed the Astros in 1966, 1967 and part of 1968, with a record of 164-221.
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