Happy Birthday to ~
LHP Chris Lee (22)
Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2011 and originally from Tampa, Florida, Lee has spent the 2014 season with the Quad Cities team. In 25 appearances (14 starts), he is 6-6 with a 4.04 ERA and a 1.545 WHIP.
RHP Chad Qualls (36)
A second round pick by Houston in 2000, Qualls pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 262 games, he was 24-12 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP. He appeared in 3 games in the 2005 World Series with a 1.69 ERA and a 0.938 WHIP. In December 2007 he was included in a trade with Arizona for Jose Valverde. After pitching for seven different teams in the ensuing years, he came full circle, signing with Houston as a free agent in December 2013. In 46 appearances this season, he is 1-3 with 13 saves, a 3.29 ERA and a 1.220 WHIP.
Three former Astros mark the day as well ~
RHP John Buzhardt (died June 15, 2008 at age 71)
Buzhardt came to Houston from the Orioles in September of 1967 and pitched in only one game in 1967 and an additional 39 games in 1968 at the end of his career. Buzhardt compiled a 4-4 record with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.281 WHIP.
RHP Brett Myers (34)
A first round pick by the Phillies in 1999, Meyers came to Houston as a free agent in January 2010 and pitched for the Astros until the July 2012 trade that sent him to the White Sox. In 102 games (66 starts), he was 21-26 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.280 WHIP with 19 saves.
2B/SS Tyler Greene (30)
Greene was a first round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2005 and came to Houston in August 2012 in a trade with St. Louis for a PTBNL or cash. In 39 games for Houston in 2012, Greene hit .246/.278/.460. He was released by the Astros in March 2013 and signed as a free agent with the White Sox in April. He is currently playing for the AAA affiliate of the Padres.
A LOOK AT THE ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
2014 Grapefruit League Recap, Game 22
St. Louis Cardinals 5, Houston Astros 2
2014 Grapefruit League record: 8-14
W- Michael Wacha (3-0)
L- Brett Oberholtzer (0-2)
S- Seth Maness (1)
Astros home runs: Jose Altuve (1, solo in 7th)
The Cards jumped all over Brett Oberholtzer in the first third of the game, but the Astros held the Cards scoreless for the final 6 innings.
Starting Pitcher: Brett Oberholtzer
The Cardinals jumped all over him out of the gate as they got 4 in the 1st. But Obie picked himself up and allowed 1 run over his final 4 frames. Yes, his ERA is 11, but it's only Spring Training. It's only Spring Training.
Final line: L (0-2), 5 IP, 8 H (solo homer), 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Bullpen
The relievers threw 4 scoreless to close it out; 4 relievers, 1 inning each.
Chad Qualls went 1-2-3 in the 6th, striking out 1; Matt Albers also threw a 1-2-3 7th. Josh Fields allowed a hit and struck out 1 in the 8th, and Ross Seaton struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.
Offense
Marc Krauss put the Astros on the board in the 4th with a sac fly.
Dexter Fowler, who scored on the play, had 2 of the Astros' 5 hits. In percentage terms, he had 40% of the Astros' hits. Jose Altuve had 20% in the form of this solo home run, which came in the 7th:
Marwin González and Robbie Grossman also had a hit. No one drew a walk. On the other hand, they struck out 9 times. Considering the Astros' propensity to strike out last year, this certainly concerns me, even in spring.
Three Stars
3.
Dexter Fowler, CF
2-4, R
2.
Jose Altuve, 2B
1-3, solo HR (1) in 7th
1.
Bullpen: Ross Seaton, Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Josh Fields
Combined: 4 IP, H, 3 K
Next Up
The Astros will travel to Jupiter to take on the Cardinals at their place. Jerome Williams will be on the mound, and he will be opposed by Joe Kelly. First pitch is at 1:05 Eastern.
2014 Grapefruit League record: 8-14
W- Michael Wacha (3-0)
L- Brett Oberholtzer (0-2)
S- Seth Maness (1)
Astros home runs: Jose Altuve (1, solo in 7th)
The Cards jumped all over Brett Oberholtzer in the first third of the game, but the Astros held the Cards scoreless for the final 6 innings.
Starting Pitcher: Brett Oberholtzer
The Cardinals jumped all over him out of the gate as they got 4 in the 1st. But Obie picked himself up and allowed 1 run over his final 4 frames. Yes, his ERA is 11, but it's only Spring Training. It's only Spring Training.
Final line: L (0-2), 5 IP, 8 H (solo homer), 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Bullpen
The relievers threw 4 scoreless to close it out; 4 relievers, 1 inning each.
Chad Qualls went 1-2-3 in the 6th, striking out 1; Matt Albers also threw a 1-2-3 7th. Josh Fields allowed a hit and struck out 1 in the 8th, and Ross Seaton struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.
Offense
Marc Krauss put the Astros on the board in the 4th with a sac fly.
Dexter Fowler, who scored on the play, had 2 of the Astros' 5 hits. In percentage terms, he had 40% of the Astros' hits. Jose Altuve had 20% in the form of this solo home run, which came in the 7th:
Marwin González and Robbie Grossman also had a hit. No one drew a walk. On the other hand, they struck out 9 times. Considering the Astros' propensity to strike out last year, this certainly concerns me, even in spring.
Three Stars
3.
Dexter Fowler, CF
2-4, R
2.
Jose Altuve, 2B
1-3, solo HR (1) in 7th
1.
Bullpen: Ross Seaton, Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Josh Fields
Combined: 4 IP, H, 3 K
Next Up
The Astros will travel to Jupiter to take on the Cardinals at their place. Jerome Williams will be on the mound, and he will be opposed by Joe Kelly. First pitch is at 1:05 Eastern.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Tweet of the Day
Wow I will be playing with a guy I watched in person at the 05 World Series. Welcome back chad qualls. @astros
— Jarred Cosart (@JarredCosart) December 7, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Astros Roster Moves/Transactions
The moves out of the Astros front office have been coming fast and furious and the Winter Meetings haven't even started yet! In the latest move, the Astros announced that they have signed RHP Chad Qualls to a two-year agreement with a club option for a third year. The 35-year old Qualls most recently pitched for the Miami Marlins in 2013 with a 2.61 ERA and a 1.226 WHIP in 66 appearances out of the bullpen. He walked 19 and struck out 49 in 62 innings. A groundball pitcher, Qualls only allowed four home runs in 2013.
Qualls was originally drafted by Houston in the second round in 2000 and played for the Astros from 2004 through 2007 before being included in a trade to the Diamondbacks for Jose Valverde. In 262 games for Houston, he had a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP in 284 innings.
Qualls was originally drafted by Houston in the second round in 2000 and played for the Astros from 2004 through 2007 before being included in a trade to the Diamondbacks for Jose Valverde. In 262 games for Houston, he had a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP in 284 innings.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Happy Birthday - 8/17
Happy Birthday to ~
LHP Chris Lee (21)
Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2011 and originally from Tampa, Florida, Lee is having a breakthrough season at Greeneville. In ten appearances (nine starts), he is 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.083 WHIP. Watch for my interview with Chris coming out next week.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP John Buzhardt (died June 15, 2008 at age 71)
Buzhardt came to Houston from the Orioles in September of 1967 and pitched in only one game in 1967 and an additional 39 games in 1968 at the end of his career. Buzhardt compiled a 4-4 record with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.281 WHIP.
RHP Chad Qualls (35)
A second round pick by Houston in 2000, Qualls pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 262 games, he was 24-12 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP. He appeared in 3 games in the 2005 World Series with a 1.69 ERA and a 0.938 WHIP. In December 2007 he was included in a trade with Arizona for Jose Valverde. He is currently with Miami, his seventh team since leaving the Astros organization.
RHP Brett Myers (33)
A first round pick by the Phillies in 1999, Meyers came to Houston as a free agent in January 2010 and pitched for the Astros until the July 2012 trade that sent him to the White Sox. In 102 games (66 starts), he was 21-26 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.280 WHIP with 19 saves. He signed with Cleveland as a free agent in January 2013.
2B/SS Tyler Greene (30)
Greene was a first round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2005 and came to Houston in August 2012 in a trade with St. Louis for a PTBNL or cash. In 39 games for Houston in 2012, Greene hit .246/.278/.460. He was released by the Astros in March 2013 and signed as a free agent with the White Sox in April.
LHP Chris Lee (21)
Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2011 and originally from Tampa, Florida, Lee is having a breakthrough season at Greeneville. In ten appearances (nine starts), he is 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.083 WHIP. Watch for my interview with Chris coming out next week.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP John Buzhardt (died June 15, 2008 at age 71)
Buzhardt came to Houston from the Orioles in September of 1967 and pitched in only one game in 1967 and an additional 39 games in 1968 at the end of his career. Buzhardt compiled a 4-4 record with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.281 WHIP.
RHP Chad Qualls (35)
A second round pick by Houston in 2000, Qualls pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 262 games, he was 24-12 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP. He appeared in 3 games in the 2005 World Series with a 1.69 ERA and a 0.938 WHIP. In December 2007 he was included in a trade with Arizona for Jose Valverde. He is currently with Miami, his seventh team since leaving the Astros organization.
RHP Brett Myers (33)
A first round pick by the Phillies in 1999, Meyers came to Houston as a free agent in January 2010 and pitched for the Astros until the July 2012 trade that sent him to the White Sox. In 102 games (66 starts), he was 21-26 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.280 WHIP with 19 saves. He signed with Cleveland as a free agent in January 2013.
2B/SS Tyler Greene (30)
Greene was a first round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2005 and came to Houston in August 2012 in a trade with St. Louis for a PTBNL or cash. In 39 games for Houston in 2012, Greene hit .246/.278/.460. He was released by the Astros in March 2013 and signed as a free agent with the White Sox in April.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Happy Birthday - 8/17
2B/SS Tyler Greene (29)
One of our newest Astros, Greene was a first round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2005 and came to Houston on August 9th in a trade with St. Louis for a PTBNL or cash. In 77 games for St. Louis in 2012, Greene hit .218/.272/.358. In six games with Houston, he is hitting .350/.350/.600.
LHP Christopher Lee (20)
Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2011 and originally from Tampa, Florida, Lee was assigned from Greeneville to the GCL recently. He hasn't pitched in three weeks which leads me to believe there may be an injury involved. In five appearances (three starts) for Greeneville, Lee was 1-2 with a 11.42 ERA and a 2.538 WHIP.
OF Emilio King (23)
King was signed by the Astros as an NDFA out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2006 season. King has struggled somewhat this season and has been unable to recreate his solid 2011 Lexington season when he hit .293/.332/.439. He is now with the Tri-City club and appears to be heating up. In his last 10 games, he is hitting .314/.314/.714. For the season, he is hitting .190/.246/.322.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP John Buzhardt (died June 15, 2008 at age 71)
Buzhardt came to Houston from the Orioles in September of 1967 and pitched in only one game in 1967 and an additional 39 games in 1968 at the end of his career. Buzhardt compiled a 4-4 record with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.281 WHIP.
RHP Chad Qualls (34)
A second round pick by Houston in 2000, Qualls pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 262 games, he was 24-12 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP. He appeared in 3 games in the 2005 World Series with a 1.69 ERA and a 0.938 WHIP. In December 2007 he was included in a trade with Arizona for Jose Valverde. He is currently with the Pirates, his sixth team since leaving the Astros organization.
RHP Brett Myers (32)
A first round pick by the Phillies in 1999, Meyers came to Houston as a free agent in January 2010 and pitched for the Astros until the July 2012 trade that sent him to the White Sox. In 102 games (66 starts), he was 21-26 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.280 WHIP with 19 saves.
One of our newest Astros, Greene was a first round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2005 and came to Houston on August 9th in a trade with St. Louis for a PTBNL or cash. In 77 games for St. Louis in 2012, Greene hit .218/.272/.358. In six games with Houston, he is hitting .350/.350/.600.
LHP Christopher Lee (20)
Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2011 and originally from Tampa, Florida, Lee was assigned from Greeneville to the GCL recently. He hasn't pitched in three weeks which leads me to believe there may be an injury involved. In five appearances (three starts) for Greeneville, Lee was 1-2 with a 11.42 ERA and a 2.538 WHIP.
OF Emilio King (23)
King was signed by the Astros as an NDFA out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2006 season. King has struggled somewhat this season and has been unable to recreate his solid 2011 Lexington season when he hit .293/.332/.439. He is now with the Tri-City club and appears to be heating up. In his last 10 games, he is hitting .314/.314/.714. For the season, he is hitting .190/.246/.322.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP John Buzhardt (died June 15, 2008 at age 71)
Buzhardt came to Houston from the Orioles in September of 1967 and pitched in only one game in 1967 and an additional 39 games in 1968 at the end of his career. Buzhardt compiled a 4-4 record with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.281 WHIP.
RHP Chad Qualls (34)
A second round pick by Houston in 2000, Qualls pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 262 games, he was 24-12 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.236 WHIP. He appeared in 3 games in the 2005 World Series with a 1.69 ERA and a 0.938 WHIP. In December 2007 he was included in a trade with Arizona for Jose Valverde. He is currently with the Pirates, his sixth team since leaving the Astros organization.
RHP Brett Myers (32)
A first round pick by the Phillies in 1999, Meyers came to Houston as a free agent in January 2010 and pitched for the Astros until the July 2012 trade that sent him to the White Sox. In 102 games (66 starts), he was 21-26 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.280 WHIP with 19 saves.
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