Happy Birthday to ~
OF Jake Marisnick (24)
Originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the third round in 2009, Marisnick came to Houston as a part of the July 2014 trade that sent RHP Jarred Cosart, OF Austin Wates and IF/OF Kiké Hernandez to the Marlins. In 51 games for Houston, he hit .272/.299/.370.
These former Astros have birthdays today as well ~
LHP Jeriome Robertson (died May 29, 2010 at 33)
Robertson was drafted by Houston in the 24th round in 1995 and pitched for Houston in 2002 and 2003 before being traded to Cleveland in March of 2004 for Luke Scott. The 2003 season was Robertson's shining moment in the majors. Despite a somewhat high 5.10 ERA and 1.519 WHIP, he managed a 15-9 record. His eight appearances for Cleveland didn't impress and his last major league game was in July of 2004. He died in a motorcycle accident in May 2010 at only 33.
RHP Chris Gardner (46)
A sixth round draft pick by Houston in 1988, Gardner was 1-2 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.338 WHIP in five games (four starts) for Houston in 1991. A September call-up, Gardner never made it back to the show.
RHP Conrad Cardinal (73)
Drafted by the Colt .45's from Detroit in November 1962, Cardinal appeared in six games (one start) for Houston in 1963 at the ripe old age of 21. Those six games constituted his entire major league career.
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