No future Astros with birthdays today, but several former Astros celebrate ~
OF Brian Bogusevic (31)
Drafted in the first round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. In 252 games played for the Astros from 2010 to 2012, he hit .227/.310/.346. On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run. Bogusevic played in the Marlins minor league system in 2014.
SS Rafael Ramirez (57)
Ramirez came to Houston as a free agent in January 1992 and played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992, hitting .257/.290/.335. He was an All-Star in 1984 for Atlanta.
1B John Mayberry (66)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1967, Mayberry played in 105 games for Houston from 1968 to 1971, hitting .191/.284/.342. Mayberry went on to have a 15-year major league career in which he was an All-Star for Kansas City in 1973 and 1974.
RHP Rocky Childress (53)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 21st round in 1980, Childress was purchased by Houston from Philadelphia in November 1986. In 43 appearances for the Astros in 1987 and 1988, he had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP.
We also with Astros Assistant General Manager David Stearns a Very Happy Birthday!!!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Happy Birthday - 2/18
No future Astros with birthdays today, but several former Astros celebrate ~
OF Brian Bogusevic (30)
Drafted in the first round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. In 252 games played for the Astros from 2010 to 2012, he hit .227/.310/.346. On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run. Bogusevic played for the Cubs in 2013 and was traded to the Marlins in December 2013 for another former Astro, Justin Ruggiano.
SS Rafael Ramirez (56)
Ramirez came to Houston as a free agent in January 1992 and played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992, hitting .257/.290/.335. He was an All-Star in 1984 for Atlanta.
1B John Mayberry (65)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1967, Mayberry played in 105 games for Houston from 1968 to 1971, hitting .191/.284/.342. Mayberry went on to have a 15-year major league career in which he was an All-Star for Kansas City in 1973 and 1974.
RHP Rocky Childress (52)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 21st round in 1980, Childress was purchased by Houston from Philadelphia in November 1986. In 43 appearances for the Astros in 1987 and 1988, he had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP.
OF Brian Bogusevic (30)
Drafted in the first round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. In 252 games played for the Astros from 2010 to 2012, he hit .227/.310/.346. On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run. Bogusevic played for the Cubs in 2013 and was traded to the Marlins in December 2013 for another former Astro, Justin Ruggiano.
SS Rafael Ramirez (56)
Ramirez came to Houston as a free agent in January 1992 and played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992, hitting .257/.290/.335. He was an All-Star in 1984 for Atlanta.
1B John Mayberry (65)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1967, Mayberry played in 105 games for Houston from 1968 to 1971, hitting .191/.284/.342. Mayberry went on to have a 15-year major league career in which he was an All-Star for Kansas City in 1973 and 1974.
RHP Rocky Childress (52)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 21st round in 1980, Childress was purchased by Houston from Philadelphia in November 1986. In 43 appearances for the Astros in 1987 and 1988, he had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Happy Birthday - 2/18
No future Astros, only former Astros with birthdays today ~
OF Brian Bogusevic (29)
Drafted in the first round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. In 252 games played for the Astros from 2010 to 2012, he hit .227/.310/.346. On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run. Bogusevic signed with the Cubs as a free agent back in November.
SS Rafael Ramirez (55)
Ramirez came to Houston as a free agent in January 1992 and played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992, hitting .257/.290/.335. He was an All-Star in 1984 for Atlanta.
1B John Mayberry (64)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1967, Mayberry played in 105 games for Houston from 1968 to 1971, hitting .191/.284/.342. Mayberry went on to have a 15-year major league career in which he was an All-Star for Kansas City in 1973 and 1974.
RHP Rocky Childress (51)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 21st round in 1980, Childress was purchased by Houston from Philadelphia in November 1986. In 43 appearances for the Astros in 1987 and 1988, he had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP.
OF Brian Bogusevic (29)
Drafted in the first round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. In 252 games played for the Astros from 2010 to 2012, he hit .227/.310/.346. On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run. Bogusevic signed with the Cubs as a free agent back in November.
SS Rafael Ramirez (55)
Ramirez came to Houston as a free agent in January 1992 and played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992, hitting .257/.290/.335. He was an All-Star in 1984 for Atlanta.
1B John Mayberry (64)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1967, Mayberry played in 105 games for Houston from 1968 to 1971, hitting .191/.284/.342. Mayberry went on to have a 15-year major league career in which he was an All-Star for Kansas City in 1973 and 1974.
RHP Rocky Childress (51)
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the 21st round in 1980, Childress was purchased by Houston from Philadelphia in November 1986. In 43 appearances for the Astros in 1987 and 1988, he had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Roster Moves
In addition to the news yesterday that Brian Bogusevic signed with the Cubs, Baseball America also shows that Fernando Abad signed with the Nationals. My comprehensive off-season transaction list has been updated for any other of the off-season moves that you may have missed.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Roster Moves - 11/3
According to tweets from Mark Berman, Brian Smith and Brian McTaggart, the following players have been removed from the 40-man roster which now stands at 31.
OF Brian Bogusevic - Outrighted and is now a free agent
RHP Jorge de Leon - Outrighted and is now a free agent
OF J.B. Shuck - Outrighted and is now a free agent
RHP Chuckie Fick - Outrighted to Oklahoma City
OF Brian Bogusevic - Outrighted and is now a free agent
RHP Jorge de Leon - Outrighted and is now a free agent
OF J.B. Shuck - Outrighted and is now a free agent
RHP Chuckie Fick - Outrighted to Oklahoma City
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Happy Birthday - 2/18
OF Brian Bogusevic (28)
Drafted in the 1st round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. His stats for 2011:
OKC - .261/.362/.399/.761 in 58 games
MLB - .287/.348/.457/.805 in 87 games
DWL - .317/.446/.500/.946 in 33 games
On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
SS Rafael Ramirez (54)
Played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992
Hit .257/.290/.335/.625
1B John Mayberry (63)
Played in 105 games for Houston from 1968-1971
RHP Rocky Childress (50)
Pitched in 43 games for in 1987 and 1988
Had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP
Drafted in the 1st round out of Tulane in 2008 as a LHP, Bogusevic converted to the outfield in mid-2008. His stats for 2011:
OKC - .261/.362/.399/.761 in 58 games
MLB - .287/.348/.457/.805 in 87 games
DWL - .317/.446/.500/.946 in 33 games
On August 16, 2011, Bogusevic became the 26th player in MLB history to hit an Ultimate Grand Slam with a pinch-hit walk-off home run, winning the game by one run.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
SS Rafael Ramirez (54)
Played in 612 games for Houston from 1988 to 1992
Hit .257/.290/.335/.625
1B John Mayberry (63)
Played in 105 games for Houston from 1968-1971
RHP Rocky Childress (50)
Pitched in 43 games for in 1987 and 1988
Had a 4.02 ERA and a 1.381 WHIP
Friday, November 4, 2011
Lots-O-Links
This has been one crazy, busy off-season with tons of things being reported, talked about, analyzed, etc. Links to recent goings-on below.
A great article from Jonathan Mayo on how Kim Ng is working to improve the international signings process
Jonathan Mayo's take on the Astros prospects participating in the Arizona Fall League
The latest blog posting from Josh Zeid on his experiences in the Arizona Fall League
Jason Castro talks about the progress he's making in coming back from his knee surgery
Brian Bogusevic's nomination for a GIBBY award
Kody Hinze talking about his Arizona Fall League experience
Dallas Keuchel talking about the pitches he's working on in the Arizona Fall League
Appy Astros looks at where the 2008 Greeneville Astros players are and how they're doing
Josh Magee gets a Milby award
I just assume that anyone who reads WTHB is also reading the Crawfishboxes site, but in case you missed it, I recorded a podcast with Tim, Sean and David to talk about top 30 prospects and more. Here is Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Baseball Prospectus' top 11+ Astros prospect rankings
Top Prospect Alert's top 15 Astros prospect rankings
Enjoy!
A great article from Jonathan Mayo on how Kim Ng is working to improve the international signings process
Jonathan Mayo's take on the Astros prospects participating in the Arizona Fall League
The latest blog posting from Josh Zeid on his experiences in the Arizona Fall League
Jason Castro talks about the progress he's making in coming back from his knee surgery
Brian Bogusevic's nomination for a GIBBY award
Kody Hinze talking about his Arizona Fall League experience
Dallas Keuchel talking about the pitches he's working on in the Arizona Fall League
Appy Astros looks at where the 2008 Greeneville Astros players are and how they're doing
Josh Magee gets a Milby award
I just assume that anyone who reads WTHB is also reading the Crawfishboxes site, but in case you missed it, I recorded a podcast with Tim, Sean and David to talk about top 30 prospects and more. Here is Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Baseball Prospectus' top 11+ Astros prospect rankings
Top Prospect Alert's top 15 Astros prospect rankings
Enjoy!
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