Happy Birthday to ~
IF Gregorio Petit (30)
Petit originally signed with Oakland out of Venezuela in 2001 and came to Houston as a free agent in January 2014. After playing 85 games in Oklahoma City, hitting .297/.340/.457, he was called up to Houston on July 25th. In 37 games for the Astros, he hit .278/.300/.423.
RHP Andrew Thurman (23)
Drafted in the second round in 2013 out of UC-Irvine, Thurman spent his 2014 season with the Quad Cities team. In 26 games (20 starts), Thurman went 7-9 with a 5.38 ERA and a 1.405 WHIP.
These former Astros celebrate the day as well ~
RHP Doug Henry (51)
Originally drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 1985, Henry came to Houston as a free agent in November 1997. In 139 games for the Astros from 1998 to 2000, he was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP. He is currently the Bullpen Coach for the Kansas City Royals.
RHP Dan Wheeler (37)
A 34th round pick by Tampa in 1996, Wheeler came to Houston in an August 2004 trade with the Mets. In 205 games for the Astros from 2004 to 2007, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in four games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton.
2B Bob Fenwick (68)
A first round pick by the Giants in 1967, Fenwick was drafted from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in November 1971. In 36 games for the Astros in 1972, he hit .180/.226/.240. According to Baseball-Reference, Fenwick was the only major leaguer born in Okinawa when it was under U.S. control.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Happy Birthday - 12/10
Happy Birthday to ~
OF Chris Epps (25)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native spent his time in 2013 with the High A Lancaster team. In 115 games, Epps hit .275/.381/.503 with 32 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 75 RBI. A left-handed hitter, Epps has historically hit as well or better against lefty pitchers than he has against righties and 2013 wasn't an exception. In 72 at-bats against lefties, Epps hit .306/.370/.542.
RHP Andrew Thurman (22)
Drafted in the second round in 2013 out of UC-Irvine, Thurman spent his first professional season with the Tri-City ValleyCats. In 12 games (five starts), Thurman went 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.361 WHIP. He walked 11 batters while striking out 43 in 39+ innings.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Doug Henry (50)
Originally drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 1985, Henry came to Houston as a free agent in November 1997. In 139 games for the Astros from 1998 to 2000, he was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP.
RHP Dan Wheeler (36)
A 34th round pick by Tampa in 1996, Wheeler came to Houston in an August 2004 trade with the Mets. In 205 games for the Astros from 2004 to 2007, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in four games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton.
2B Bob Fenwick (67)
A first round pick by the Giants in 1967, Fenwick was drafted from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in November 1971. In 36 games for the Astros in 1972, he hit .180/.226/.240. According to Baseball-Reference, Fenwick was the only major leaguer born in Okinawa when it was under U.S. control.
OF Chris Epps (25)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native spent his time in 2013 with the High A Lancaster team. In 115 games, Epps hit .275/.381/.503 with 32 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 75 RBI. A left-handed hitter, Epps has historically hit as well or better against lefty pitchers than he has against righties and 2013 wasn't an exception. In 72 at-bats against lefties, Epps hit .306/.370/.542.
RHP Andrew Thurman (22)
Drafted in the second round in 2013 out of UC-Irvine, Thurman spent his first professional season with the Tri-City ValleyCats. In 12 games (five starts), Thurman went 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.361 WHIP. He walked 11 batters while striking out 43 in 39+ innings.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Doug Henry (50)
Originally drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 1985, Henry came to Houston as a free agent in November 1997. In 139 games for the Astros from 1998 to 2000, he was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP.
RHP Dan Wheeler (36)
A 34th round pick by Tampa in 1996, Wheeler came to Houston in an August 2004 trade with the Mets. In 205 games for the Astros from 2004 to 2007, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in four games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton.
2B Bob Fenwick (67)
A first round pick by the Giants in 1967, Fenwick was drafted from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in November 1971. In 36 games for the Astros in 1972, he hit .180/.226/.240. According to Baseball-Reference, Fenwick was the only major leaguer born in Okinawa when it was under U.S. control.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Happy Birthday - 12/10
Happy Birthday to ~
OF Chris Epps (24)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native split his time in 2012 between Lexington (.226/.311/.338 in 36 games) and Lancaster (285/.376/.589 in 46 games). In the post-season for Lancaster, he hit .353 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, four RBI and a stolen base.
C Jair "Jay" Fernandez (26)
A native of Colombia, Fernandez signed with the Astros organization as a free agent prior to the 2012 season. Fernandez spent the vast majority of his season with Corpus Christi where he hit .269/.341/.419 with ten doubles and six home runs in 56 games. He is currently a free agent.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Doug Henry (49)
Originally drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 1985, Henry came to Houston as a free agent in November 1997. In 139 games for the Astros from 1998 to 2000, he was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP.
RHP Dan Wheeler (35)
A 34th round pick by Tampa in 1996, Wheeler came to Houston in an August 2004 trade with the Mets. In 205 games for the Astros from 2004 to 2007, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in four games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton. He played for Cleveland in 2012 and is currently a free agent.
2B Bob Fenwick (66)
A first round pick by the Giants in 1967, Fenwick was drafted from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in November 1971. In 36 games for the Astros in 1972, he hit .180/.226/.240. According to Baseball-Reference, Fenwick was the only major leaguer born in Okinawa when it was under U.S. control.
OF Chris Epps (24)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native split his time in 2012 between Lexington (.226/.311/.338 in 36 games) and Lancaster (285/.376/.589 in 46 games). In the post-season for Lancaster, he hit .353 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, four RBI and a stolen base.
C Jair "Jay" Fernandez (26)
A native of Colombia, Fernandez signed with the Astros organization as a free agent prior to the 2012 season. Fernandez spent the vast majority of his season with Corpus Christi where he hit .269/.341/.419 with ten doubles and six home runs in 56 games. He is currently a free agent.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Doug Henry (49)
Originally drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 1985, Henry came to Houston as a free agent in November 1997. In 139 games for the Astros from 1998 to 2000, he was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP.
RHP Dan Wheeler (35)
A 34th round pick by Tampa in 1996, Wheeler came to Houston in an August 2004 trade with the Mets. In 205 games for the Astros from 2004 to 2007, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in four games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton. He played for Cleveland in 2012 and is currently a free agent.
2B Bob Fenwick (66)
A first round pick by the Giants in 1967, Fenwick was drafted from the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in November 1971. In 36 games for the Astros in 1972, he hit .180/.226/.240. According to Baseball-Reference, Fenwick was the only major leaguer born in Okinawa when it was under U.S. control.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Happy Birthday - 12/10
LHP Kristian Bueno (23)
Originally from Corpus Christi, Bueno was drafted by Milwaukee in the 9th round in 2007 and was signed by Houston as a free agent in 2010. In his stint with Tri-City he had a 6.10 ERA and a 2.177 WHIP as he was unable to duplicate his 2.87 ERA from 2010 with the GCL Astros. This lefty did manage to lower his ERA against his fellow lefties to 2.84. He is currently a free agent.
OF Chris Epps (23)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native had a .304 BA in 35 games with the GCL Astros and a .212 BA in 19 games with Tri-City. His combined batting line was .274/.422/.457/.880 and he hit .385 vs. lefties.
Former Astros with birthdays today
RHP Doug Henry (48)
Henry pitched in 139 games for Houston from 1998 to 2000. He was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP over 5.1 innings.
RHP Dan Wheeler (34)
Dan pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 205 games, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in 4 games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton.
IF Bob Fenwick (65)
Played in 36 games for Houston in 1972
Originally from Corpus Christi, Bueno was drafted by Milwaukee in the 9th round in 2007 and was signed by Houston as a free agent in 2010. In his stint with Tri-City he had a 6.10 ERA and a 2.177 WHIP as he was unable to duplicate his 2.87 ERA from 2010 with the GCL Astros. This lefty did manage to lower his ERA against his fellow lefties to 2.84. He is currently a free agent.
OF Chris Epps (23)
Drafted in the 45th round in 2011 out of Clemson, this Georgia native had a .304 BA in 35 games with the GCL Astros and a .212 BA in 19 games with Tri-City. His combined batting line was .274/.422/.457/.880 and he hit .385 vs. lefties.
Former Astros with birthdays today
RHP Doug Henry (48)
Henry pitched in 139 games for Houston from 1998 to 2000. He was 11-8 with 5 saves and had a 3.88 ERA and a 1.372 WHIP. In four games for Houston in the NLDS in 1998 and 1999, he had a 1.88 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP over 5.1 innings.
RHP Dan Wheeler (34)
Dan pitched for Houston from 2004 to 2007. In 205 games, he was 6-12 with 23 saves and had a 3.02 ERA and a 1.088 WHIP. In the NLDS in 2004 and 2005, he pitched in 4 games with a 1.69 ERA and a 1.313 WHIP. Since it's his birthday, we'll just say that he didn't fare quite that well in the World Series and leave it at that. He was traded to the then Devil Rays in 2007 for Ty Wigginton.
IF Bob Fenwick (65)
Played in 36 games for Houston in 1972
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