Former Astros in Indy/Foreign Ball: 2019 Edition

With the Atlantic League starting their season tomorrow, now is as good a time as any to check in on all those former Astros and former Astro farmhands playing in foreign and independent ball. Several of the other independent league teams are still firming up their rosters as they won't start play until next month. I plan to check in on those later for updates.

Also, in case you missed it, here are the former Astros farmhands playing in affiliated ball (as of April 2nd).

If you know of anyone that I have missed, leave a note in the comments and I will update the post.

JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

Hiroshima Carp
LHP Geronimo Franzua (2011-2013 Astros farm system)

Yakult Swallows
OF Nori Aoki (2017 Astros)

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

Chiba Lotte Marines
3B Brandon Laird (2012-2013 Astros system)

KOREAN BASEBALL ORGANIZATION

Brock Dykxhoorn - June 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

SK Wyverns
RHP Brock Dykxhoorn (Astros 2014 6th round pick; 2014-2018 Astros farm system)

CHINESE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE

Fubon Guardians
RHP Henry Sosa (2011-2012 Astros system)

MEXICAN LEAGUE

Jon Kemmer - June 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Acereros de Monclova
1B Chris Carter (2013-2015 Astros)
RHP Devin Raftery (2016-2017 Astros farm system)
(According to the American Association transactions; not showing on the Mexican League transactions yet.)

Diablos Rojas del Mexico

RHP Juan Robles (2015-2018 Astros farm system)

1B/DH Japhet Amador (2013-2014 Astros farm system)

Generales de Durango

OF Jon Kemmer (Astros 2013 21st round pick; 2013-2018 Astros farm system)

Guerreros de Oaxaca

RHP Juan Lopez (2015-2016 Astros farm system)

Leones de Yucatan

OF Leo Heras (2013-2016 Astros farm system)

Olmecas del Tabsco

OF Eury Perez (2016 Astros farm system)

Piratas de Campeche
RHP Arcenio Leon (2005-2012 Astros farm system)
OF Jay Austin (Astros 2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system)

Rieleros de Aguascaliente
RHP Hector Ambriz (2012-2013 Astros)

Sultanes de Monterrey
RHP Edgar Gonzalez (2012-2013 Astros)

Tecolotes de los Dos Loredos
C Luis Flores (2015 Astros farm system)

Tigres de Quintana Roo

OF/2B Ruben Sosa (Astros 2011 23rd round pick; 2011-2014 Astros farm system)

Toros de Tijuana

RHP Gerardo Sanchez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

LHP Raul Valdes (2014 Astros)

ATLANTIC LEAGUE (Season started 4/25/19)

Telvin Nash - May 2015

Photo by Jayne Hansen

High Point Rockers (High Point, NC)
RHP Paul Clemens (2011-2014 Astros system)
LHP Ashur Tolliver (2017 Astros system)

Lancaster Barnstormers (Lancaster, PA)
OF Devon Torrence (Astros 2007 16th round pick; 2007-2008 Astros farm system)

Long Island Ducks (Central Islip, NY)

LHP Darin Downs (2014 Astros)

Sugar Land Skeeters (Sugar Land, TX)
RHP Mitch Talbot (Astros 2002 2nd round pick; 2003-2006 Astros system)
RHP Felipe Paulino (2003-2010 Astros system)
RHP Kevin Comer (2012-2017 Astros system)
OF Willy Taveras (2004-2006 Astros) - signed 5/13

New Britain Bees (New Britain, CT)
RHP Sam Gervacio (2005-2011 Astros system)

York Revolution (York, PA)
RHP Daniel Minor (Astros 2012 9th round pick; 2012-2105 Astros farm system)
IF Telvin Nash (Astros 2009 3rd round pick; 2009-2015 Astros farm system)

Somerset Patriots (Bridgewater Township, NJ)
LHP Luis Cruz (Astros 2008 9th round pick; 2008-2015 Astros farm system)
LHP Brett Oberholtzer (2011-2015 Astros system)
OF/3B Jimmy Paredes (2010-2013 Astros system)
C Gabriel Bracamonte (2014-2018 Astros farm system)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (Season starts 5/16/19)

Carlos Sierra - September 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks (Fargo, ND)
LHP Sebastian Kessay (Astros 2013 22nd round pick; 2013-2017 Astros farm system)
IF Tyler Wolfe (Astros 2016 39th round pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Kansas City T-Bones (Kansas City, KS)
RHP Jesus Balaguer (2017-2018 Astros farm system)
C Christian Correa (2015-2017 Astros system)

Sioux City Explorers (Sioux City, IA)
RHP Carlos Sierra (2016-2018 Astros farm system)
1B Dex McCall (Astros 2014 31st round pick, 2014-2017 Astros farm system)

Texas Airhogs (Grand Prairie, TX)
RHP Travis Ballew (Astros 2012 23rd round pick; 2012-2015 Astros system)
LHP Sean Stutzman (2016-2018 Astros farm system)

Winnipeg Goldeyes (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
LHP Mitch Lambson (Astros 2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system)
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008-2009 Astros system)

CAN-AM LEAGUE (Season starts 5/16/19)

Ryne Birk - September 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

New Jersey Jackals (Little Falls, NJ)
1B Conrad Gregor (Astros 2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)
OF Ronnie Mitchell (Astros 2013 38th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)

Ottawa Champions (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
RHP Austin Chrismon (Astros 2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
RHP Jared Mortensen (Astros Rule 5 draft pick in December 2016; appeared in 3 games for Fresno in April 2017)

Rockland Boulders (Pomona, NY)
2B Ryne Birk (Astros 2016 13th round pick; 2016-2018 Astros farm system)
RHP Kevin Hill (Astros 2016 25th round pick; 2016-2018 Astros farm system) - Hill is currently a free agent
LHP Tommy Shirley (Astros 2010 9th round pick; 2010-2016 Astros farm system)

Trois-Rivieres Aigles (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada)
RHP Chris Murphy (Astros 2015 24th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)
C Anthony Hermelyn (Astros 2015 4th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system)

FRONTIER LEAGUE (Season starts 5/9/19)

Alex Winkelman - April 2018

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Washington Wild Things (Washington, PA)
OF Hector Roa (2012-2016 Astros farm system)

Evansville Otters (Evansville, IN)
LHP Austin Nicely (Astros 2013 10th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)

River City Rascals (O'Fallon, MO)
LHP Alex Winkelman (Astros 2015 21st round pick; 2015-2018 Astros farm system)

UNITED SHORE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE (Season starts 5/10/19)

Currently none

PECOS LEAGUE (Season starts 5/24/19)

Roswell Invaders (Roswell, NM)
RHP Chauncey Nunez (2017 Astros farm system)

Trinidad Triggers (Trinidad, CO)
LHP Jose Orta (2016 Astros farm system)

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION (Season starts 5/31/19)

No rosters yet

Former Astros in Foreign/Independent Leagues: 2018 Update

Time for an update on former Astros playing internationally or with the Indy League clubs as a few more players have come and gone since my original post. I'm including a few stats on selected players which are generally through 7/5/18. If you see any former Astros or former Astros farm hands that I missed, leave a note in the comments and I'll include them in my next update.

Each year MLB affiliates pick up players from independent baseball. Last year, RHP Kevin McCanna (Astros 2015 13th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) started his season with the independent Sioux City Explorers club, but was picked up by the Diamondbacks organization and 1B Conrad Gregor (Astros 2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) was picked up by the Red Sox from the New Jersey Jackals. And 3B  Bobby Wernes (Astros 2015 30th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) had signed with the Traverse City Beach Bums, but was picked up by the Rockies organization before playing a single game for the Bums. There are several players on this list that could very well make their way back into affiliated baseball ... I wish them all the best of luck!

David Rollins - June 2014

Photo by Jayne Hansen

JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

Hiroshima Carp
LHP Geronimo Franzua (2011-2013 Astros farm system)

Yakult Swallows
OF Nori Aoki (2017 Astros)
.306/.399/.459 in 68 games

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
1B/DH Japhet Amador (2013-2014 Astros farm system)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
RHP Dennis Sarfate (2007 Astros)
It is Sarfate's 8th season playing in Japan.

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
3B Brandon Laird (2012-2013 Astros system)

Saitama Seibu Lions
IF Kaz Matsui (2008-2010 Astros)

Chiba Lotte Marines
3B Matt Dominguez (2012-2015 Astros)

KOREAN BASEBALL ORGANIZATION
(Not updated because Baseball-Reference info is missing)

Doosan Bears
OF Jimmy Paredes (2010-2013 Astros system)

LG Twins
RHP Henry Sosa (2011-2012 Astros system)
Sosa is in his 7th season with the KBO.

MEXICAN LEAGUE

Diablos Rojas del Mexico
RHP Gonzalo Sanudo (2013-2016 Astros farm system)
C Carlos Corporan (2011-2014 Astros)
RHP Juan Robles (2015-2018 Astros farm system) - signed 7/4

Guerreros de Oaxaca
RHP Arcenio Leon (2005-2012 Astros farm system)

Leones de Yucatan
RHP Paul Clemens (2011-2014 Astros system) - signed with South Maryland Blue Crabs 5/11
OF Leo Heras (2013-2016 Astros farm system)
OF/2B Ruben Sosa (Astros 2011 23rd round pick; 2011-2014 Astros farm system)

Olmecas del Tabsco
2B Anderson Hernandez (2010 Astros)

Pericos de Puebla
LHP Mitch Lambson (Astros 2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system) - now playing in the American Association
C Bernardo Heras (2016-2017 Astros farm system)
C Hank Conger (2015 Astros)

Saraperos de Saltillo
LHP Raul Valdes (Astros 2014)

Sultanes de Monterrey
RHP Edgar Gonzalez (2012-2013 Astros)
C Luis Flores (2015 Astros farm system)

Tecolotes de los Dos Loredos
RHP Gerardo Sanchez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)
2B J.C. Thompson (2011-2012 Astros farm system)
RHP Fernando Nieve (2001-2008, 2011 Astros system) - signed 7/3

Tigres de Quintana Roo
OF Jason Bourgeois (2010-2011 Astros)
RHP Lupe Chavez (2015-2016 Astros farm system) - signed 7/3

Toros de Tijuana
RHP Hector Ambriz (2012-2013 Astros)
3B Jio Mier (Astros 2009 1st round pick; 2009-2015 Astros farm system)

ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Lancaster Barnstormers
IF Rico Noel (2018 Astros farm system)
LHP Tommy Shirley (Astros 2010 9th round pick; 2010-2016 Astros farm system)

York Revolution
1B/OF Michael Burgess (2013 Astros farm system)
RHP Zac Grotz (Astros 2015 28th round pick, 2015 Astros farm system) - contract purchased by the Mets organization 6/10
RHP Jay Gause (Astros 2014 10th round pick; 2014 Astros farm system)

New Britain Bees
LHP Kevin Chapman (2012-2016 Astros system) - contract purchased by the Tigers organization 5/20
RHP Sam Gervacio (2005-2011 Astros system)
RHP Mark Hamburger (2013 Astros farm system)
LHP Andy Van Hekken (2008-2011 Astros farm system)
IF Reid Brignac (2017 Astros farm system)

Long Island Ducks
LHP Ashur Tolliver (2017 Astros system)

Pennsylvania Road Warriors
LHP Luis Cruz (Astros 2008 9th round pick; 2008-2015 Astros farm system)
1.70 ERA/1.108 WHIP in 25 games (37 IP)
C Marlon Avea (2011-2016 Astros farm system) - released 4/24
OF/1B Edwin Gomez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Somerset Patriots
LHP Brett Oberholtzer (2011-2015 Astros system) - contract purchased by the Rockies 4/24

Sugar Land Skeeters
RHP Jared Mortensen (Astros Rule 5 draft pick in December 2016; appeared in 3 games for Fresno in April 2017) - released 4/24
RHP Felipe Paulino (2003-2010 Astros system)
RHP Mitch Talbot (Astros 2002 2nd round pick; 2003-2006 Astros system) - contract purchased by the Cleveland organization 5/23
OF Luke Scott (2004-2007 Astros system) - released 4/23
OF Willy Taveras (2004-2006 Astros system) - released 4/23
2B Colin Walsh (2017 Astros farm system) - signed 5/5

South Maryland Blue Crabs
RHP Paul Clemens (2011-2014 Astros system) - signed 5/11

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks
RHP Travis Ballew (Astros 2012 23rd round pick; 2012-2015 Astros system)
2.78 ERA/1.237 WHIP in 23 games (32.1 IP)
LHP Sebastian Kessay (Astros 2013 22nd round pick; 2013-2017 Astros farm system)
2.25 ERA/1.275 WHIP in 7 starts (40 IP)

Gary Southshore Railcats
RHP Daniel Minor (Astros 2012 9th round pick; 2012-2105 Astros farm system)
2.62 ERA/1.121 WHIP in 11 starts (68.2 IP)

Sioux Falls Canaries
LHP Joe Bircher ( Astros 2012 10th round pick, 2012-2013 Astros farm system)
IF Tyler Wolfe (Astros 2016 39th round pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Winnipeg Goldeyes
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008-2009 Astros system)
LHP Mitch Lambson (Astros 2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system) - signed 6/14

Kansas City T-Bones
C Christian Correa (2015-2017 Astros system) - traded to Sussex County in the Can-Am League 5/16

Sioux City Explorers
OF Jay Austin (Astros 2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system)
.345/.410/.453 in 37 games
RHP Andrew Thurman (Astros 2013 2nd round pick, 2013-2014 Astros farm system) - released 5/15
1B Dex McCall (Astros 2014 31st round pick, 2014-2017 Astros farm system)
.297/.372/.388 in 45 games

Texas Airhogs
LHP Michael Freeman (Astros 2015 7th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system) - released 5/16
LHP Sean Stutzman (2016-2018 Astros farm system) - signed 6/30

Chicago Dogs
RHP Tyson Perez (Astros 2011 17th round pick; 2011-2017 Astros farm system)

St. Paul Saints
RHP Andrew Thome (2015-2018 Astros farm system) - signed 7/3
LHP Chris Nunn (2018 Astros farm system) - signed 7/2

CAN-AM LEAGUE

Ottawa Champions
RHP Austin Chrismon (Astros 2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)

Rockland Boulders
RHP Ryan Deemes (Astros 2015 36th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system) - released 6/21 (torn UCL; having TJ surgery)
C Marcus Nidiffer (2010 Astros farm system)
1B Conrad Gregor (Astros 2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) - signed 5/23
.320/.425/.493 in 41 games

Sussex County Miners
LHP David Rollins (2012-2014 Astros farm system)
1.25 ERA/0.912 WHIP in 9 starts (64.2 IP)
C Martin Figueroa (Astros 2017 32nd round pick; 2017 Astros farm system)
.416/.536/.511 in 45 games
C Christian Correa (2015-2017 Astros system) - traded from the American Association

Trois-Rivieres Aigles
RHP Chris Murphy (Astros 2015 24th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)
C Anthony Hermelyn (Astros 2015 4th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system)

FRONTIER LEAGUE

Schaumberg Boomers
RHP Kyle Westwood (2013 13th round pick; 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
On the suspended list

Washington Wild Things
OF Hector Roa (2012-2016 Astros farm system)
.302/.339/.473 in 44 games

Windy City Thunderbolts
RHP Devin Raftery (2016-2017 Astros farm system)
1.96 ERA/1.093 WHIP in 18 games/1 start (23 IP)

Evansville Otters
LHP Austin Nicely (Astros 2013 10th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)

River City Rascals
RHP Reggie Johnson (2016-2017 Astros farm system) - released 5/18
RHP Lucas Williams (Astros 2016 40th round draft pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system) - released 5/17

Lake Erie Crushers
LHP Ben Smith (Astros 2014 17th round pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system) - released 6/13

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION

San Rafael Pacifics
C Ricky Gingras (Astros 2012 18th round pick; 2012-2014 Astros farm system)

Sonoma Stompers
LHP Cole Watts (Astros 2017 31st round pick; 2017-2018 Astros farm system)

Pittsburg Diamonds
C Gabriel Bracamonte (2014-2018 Astros farm system)

PECOS LEAGUE

Ruidoso Osos
SS Jose Fernandez (2010-2016 Astros farm system)

Trinidad Triggers
LHP Jose Orta (2016 Astros farm system)

Former Astros in Independent/International Leagues (2018)

There are several former Astros already playing internationally or who are slated to play with the Indy League clubs that start up between late April and mid-May. I'll update this post with any late additions I see as the independent baseball season gets closer. If you see any former Astros or former Astros farm hands that I missed, leave a note in the comments and I'll include them in my next update.

Each year MLB affiliates pick up players from independent baseball. Last year, RHP Kevin McCanna (Astros 2015 13th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) started his season with the independent Sioux City Explorers club, but was picked up by the Diamondbacks organization and 1B Conrad Gregor (Astros 2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) was picked up by the Red Sox from the New Jersey Jackals. And 3B  Bobby Wernes (Astros 2015 30th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) had signed with the Traverse City Beach Bums, but was picked up by the Rockies organization before playing a single game for the Bums. There are several players on this list that could very well make their way back into affiliated baseball ... I wish them all the best of luck!

Jio Mier - April 2014

Photo by Jayne Hansen

JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

Yakult Swallows
OF Nori Aoki (2017 Astros)

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
1B/DH Japhet Amador (2013-2014 Astros farm system)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
RHP Dennis Sarfate (2007 Astros)
It is Sarfate's 8th season playing in Japan.

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
3B Brandon Laird (2012-2013 Astros system)

Saitama Seibu Lions
IF Kaz Matsui (2008-2010 Astros)

KOREAN BASEBALL ORGANIZATION

Doosan Bears
OF Jimmy Paredes (2010-2013 Astros system)

LG Twins
RHP Henry Sosa (2011-2012 Astros system)
Sosa is in his 7th season with the KBO.

MEXICAN LEAGUE

Diablos Rojas del Mexico
RHP Gonzalo Sanudo (2013-2016 Astros farm system)
C Carlos Corporan (2011-2014 Astros)

Guerreros de Oaxaca
RHP Arcenio Leon (2005-2012 Astros farm system)

Leones de Yucatan
RHP Paul Clemens (2011-2014 Astros system)
OF Leo Heras (2013-2016 Astros farm system)
OF/2B Ruben Sosa (Astros 2011 23rd round pick; 2011-2014 Astros farm system)

Olmecas de Tabasco
RHP Cesar Valdez (2016 Astros farm system)

Pericos de Puebla
LHP Mitch Lambson (Astros 2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system)
C Bernardo Heras (2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Saraperos de Saltillo
LHP Raul Valdes (Astros 2014)

Sultanes de Monterrey
RHP Edgar Gonzalez (2012-2013 Astros)

Tecolotes de los Dos Loredos
IF Anderson Hernandez (2010-2011 Astros system)

Tigres de Quintana Roo
OF Jason Bourgeois (2010-2011 Astros)

Toros de Tijuana
RHP Hector Ambriz (2012-2013 Astros)
RHP Gerardo Sanchez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)
3B Jio Mier (Astros 2009 1st round pick; 2009-2015 Astros farm system)

ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Lancaster Barnstormers
IF Rico Noel (2018 Astros farm system)
LHP Tommy Shirley (Astros 2010 9th round pick; 2010-2016 Astros farm system)

York Revolution
1B/OF Michael Burgess (2013 Astros farm system)
RHP Zac Grotz (Astros 2015 28th round pick, 2015 Astros farm system)
RHP Jay Gause (Astros 2014 10th round pick; 2014 Astros farm system)

New Britain Bees
LHP Kevin Chapman (2012-2016 Astros system)
RHP Sam Gervacio (2005-2011 Astros system)
RHP Mark Hamburger (2013 Astros farm system)
LHP Andy Van Hekken (2008-2011 Astros farm system)
IF Reid Brignac (2017 Astros farm system)

Long Island Ducks
LHP Ashur Tolliver (2017 Astros system)

Pennsylvania Road Warriors
LHP Luis Cruz (Astros 2008 9th round pick; 2008-2015 Astros farm system)
C Marlon Avea (2011-2016 Astros farm system)
OF/1B Edwin Gomez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Somerset Patriots
LHP Brett Oberholtzer (2011-2015 Astros system)

Sugar Land Skeeters
RHP Jared Mortensen (Astros Rule 5 draft pick in December 2016; appeared in 3 games for Fresno in April 2017)
RHP Felipe Paulino (2003-2010 Astros system)
RHP Mitch Talbot (Astros 2002 2nd round pick; 2003-2006 Astros system)
OF Luke Scott (2004-2007 Astros system)
OF Willy Taveras (2004-2006 Astros system)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks
RHP Travis Ballew (Astros 2012 23rd round pick; 2012-2015 Astros system)
LHP Sebastian Kessay (Astros 2013 22nd round pick; 2013-2017 Astros farm system)

Gary Southshore Railcats
RHP Daniel Minor (Astros 2012 9th round pick; 2012-2105 Astros farm system)

Sioux Falls Canaries
LHP Joe Bircher ( Astros 2012 10th round pick, 2012-2013 Astros farm system)
IF Tyler Wolfe (Astros 2016 39th round pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Winnipeg Goldeyes
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008-2009 Astros system)

Kansas City T-Bones
C Christian Correa (2015-2017 Astros system)

Sioux City Explorers
OF Jay Austin (Astros 2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system)
RHP Andrew Thurman (Astros 2013 2nd round pick, 2013-2014 Astros farm system)

Texas Airhogs
LHP Michael Freeman (Astros 2015 7th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system)

CAN-AM LEAGUE

Ottawa Champions
RHP Austin Chrismon (Astros 2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)

Rockland Boulders
RHP Ryan Deemes (Astros 2015 36th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system)
C Marcus Nidiffer (2010 Astros farm system)

Sussex County Miners
LHP David Rollins (2012-2014 Astros farm system)
C Martin Figueroa (Astros 2017 32nd round pick; 2017 Astros farm system)

Trois-Rivieres Aigles
RHP Chris Murphy (Astros 2015 24th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)
C Anthony Hermelyn (Astros 2015 4th round pick; 2015-2017 Astros farm system)

FRONTIER LEAGUE

Schaumberg Boomers
RHP Kyle Westwood (2013 13th round pick; 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
On the suspended list

Washington Wild Things
OF Hector Roa (2012-2016 Astros farm system)

Windy City Thunderbolts
RHP Devin Raftery (2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Evansville Otters
LHP Austin Nicely (Astros 2013 10th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)

River City Rascals
RHP Reggie Johnson (2016-2017 Astros farm system)
RHP Lucas Williams (Astros 2016 40th round draft pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system)

Lake Erie Crushers
LHP Ben Smith (Astros 2014 17th round pick; 2016-2017 Astros farm system)
(Pro debut was delayed due to recovery from Tommy John surgery followed by a battle with Burkitt lymphoma)

Former Astros Playing Independent/Foreign Baseball (2017 Edition)

Several more former Astros have shown up playing independent league and foreign league baseball. I'm updating my April post and adding a few select stats (as of 6/26-ish). If you know of a former Astro who didn't make this list, leave a comment and I'll make updates.

Conrad Gregor - April 2016

Photo by Jayne Hansen

JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

Chunichi Dragons
LHP Raul Valdes (Astros 2014)

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
1B/DH Japhet Amador (2013-2014 Astros farm system)
IF Kaz Matsui (2008-2010 Astros)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
RHP Dennis Sarfate (2007 Astros)
It is Sarfate's 7th season playing in Japan; he has a 1.01 ERA and 0.788 WHIP in 27 bullpen appearances.

Chiba Lotte Marines
3B Matt Duffy (2011 20th round pick; 2011-2016 Astros system)
OF Jimmy Paredes (2010-2013 Astros system)

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
3B Brandon Laird (2012-2013 Astros system)

KOREAN BASEBALL ORGANIZATION

LG Twins
RHP Henry Sosa (2011-2012 Astros system)
Sosa is in his 6th season with the KBO.

SK Wyverns
IF Danny Worth (2016 Astros system)

Nexen Heroes
LHP Andy Van Hekken (2008-2011 Astros farm system)
Van Hekken has spent the last 6 years playing in Korea and Japan.

MEXICAN LEAGUE

Acereros del Norte
OF Willy Taveras (2004-2006 Astros system) - .304/.378/.483 in 69 games

Bravos de Leon
RHP Matt Nevarez (2009-2011 Astros system)

Leones de Yucatan
OF Leo Heras (2013-2016 Astros farm system) - .328/.404/.484 in 66 games

Pericos de Puebla
LHP Travis Blackley (2013 Astros system)
IF Nate Freiman (2012 Rule 5 draft pick; didn't stick with team)

Rieleros de Aguascalientes
RHP Jose Valverde (2008-2009 Astros) - 2.06 ERA/1.195 WHIP in 35 appearances

Rojos delAguila de Veracruz
Fernando Nieve (2001-2008, 2011 Astros system) - 2.45 ERA/1.057 WHIP in 28 appearances
Shockingly, Nieve is only 34 years old.

Saraperos de Saltillo
RHP J.C. Gutierrez (2007 Astros)
RHP Felipe Paulino (2003-2010 Astros system)
Had been playing for the Sugar Land Skeeters until his contract was purchased by Saltillo.

Sultanes de Monterrey
RHP Oscar Villarreal (2008 Astros)
C Luis Flores (2015 Astros farm system)
RHP Edgar Gonzalez (2012-2013 Astros)

Toros de Tijuana/Bravos de Leon
RHP Gera Sanchez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Vaqueros Union Laguna
IF Anderson Hernandez (2010-2011 Astros system) - .313/.359/.464 in 72 games
OF Brad Snyder (2012 Astros farm system)
IF Diory Hernandez (2012 Astros farm system)

CZECH REPUBLIC

Draci Brno
OF Terrell Joyce (2012-2014 Astros farm system) - .337/.404/.531 in 27 games AND a 3.27 ERA/1.545 WHIP in 6 bullpen appearances

ITALY

Fortitudo Unipol Bologna
LHP Rudy Owens (2012-2014 Astros system) - 5-1 in 8 starts, 1.15 ERA and 0.974 WHIP

Tommasin Padova
IF Carlos Perdomo (2013-2016 Astros system)
IF Luca Martone (2010-12 Astros system)

ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Bridgeport Bluefish
RHP David Carpenter (2011-2012 Astros) - 1.69 ERA/0.938 WHIP in 28 appearances
RHP Zac Grotz (2015 28th round pick, 2015 Astros farm system)

Long Island Ducks
LHP Eury de la Rosa (3 appearances with Fresno in 2016)
IF Nate Freiman (2012 Rule 5 draft pick; didn't stick with team); contract purchased 4/29 and sent to Mexican League
IF Marc Krauss (Part of 2012 Chris Johnson trade, 2012-2014 Astros system)

Lancaster Barnstormers
LHP Tommy Shirley (2010 9th round pick; 2010-2016 Astros farm system)

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
OF L.J. Hoes (2013-2015 Astros) - signed 6/23

Sugar Land Skeeters
RHP Travis Ballew (2012-2015 Astros system) - signed 5/13; released 5/23
RHP Mitch Talbot (2003-2006 Astros system)

York Revolution
OF Michael Burgess (2013 Astros farm system)
RHP Jay Gause (2014 10th round pick; 2014 Astros farm system)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Cleburne Railroaders
RHP Kyle Westwood (2013 13th round pick; 2013-2015 Astros farm system) - released 5-25

Gary Southshore Railcats
RHP Jorge de Leon (2006-2014 Astros system) - placed on the DL 5-16; released 6-22

Kansas City T-Bones
1B Chase McDonald (2013 12th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) - traded to Sussex in the Can-Am League 6-22
C Christian Correa (2015-2017 Astros system) - signed 5-16; contract purchased by the Rockies 6-4 (currently playing for the Boise Hawks)

Lincoln Saltdogs
LHP Zac Person (2015 9th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) - released 6-9

St. Paul Saints
RHP Mark Hamburger (2013 Astros farm system) - 2.94 ERA/1.212 WHIP in 8 starts

Sioux City Explorers
LHP Bryan Radziewski (2014 9th round; 2014-2016 Astros farm system) - inactive
RHP Kevin McCanna (2015 13th round; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)
RHP Alex White (2014-2015 Astros system)

Sioux Falls Canaries
LHP Joe Bircher (2012 10th round pick, 2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Texas Airhogs
RHP Jared Mortensen (Rule 5 draft pick in December 2016; appeared in 3 games for Fresno in April 2017) - signed 6-9, released 6-11 and re-signed 6-21
LHP Michael Freeman (2015 7th round; 2015-2017 Astros farm system) - signed 5-19

Winnipeg Goldeyes
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008 Astros)
LHP Mitch Lambson (2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system)
RHP Daniel Minor (2012 9th round pick; 2012-2105 Astros farm system)

Here's an interview that the Goldeyes did with Daniel Minor upon his signing.

CAN-AM LEAGUE

Les Capitales de Quebec
RHP Keegan Yuhl (2014 35th round; 2014-2017 Astros farm system) - signed 5-31; released 6-19

New Jersey Jackals
1B Conrad Gregor (2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) - .328/.451/.552 in 36 games

Ottawa Champions
RHP Austin Chrismon (2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
IF Albert Cartwright (2007 36th round pick, 2007-2010 Astros farm system) - inactive

Rockland Boulders
C Marcus Nidiffer (2010 Astros farm system) - .284/.384/.490 in 29 games

Sussex County Miners
OF Jay Austin (2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system) - .336/.408/.458 in 33 games
1B Chase McDonald (2013 12th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system) - traded from the Kansas City T-Bones in the American Association 6-22
RHP Eric Peterson (2014 37th round; 2014-2017 Astros farm system) - signed 5/28; released 5/31

Trois-Rivieres Aigles
RHP Chris Murphy (2015 24th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) - placed on DL 6-20

FRONTIER LEAGUE

Joliet Slammers
OF Edwin Gomez (2012-2013 Astros farm system) - .298/.380/.470 in 38 games
LHP Luis Cruz (2008 9th round; 2008-2015 Astros farm system) - signed June 9th
In three starts for Joliet, Cruz is 2-1 with a 1.13 ERA and a 1.000 WHIP.

Schaumberg Boomers
RHP Kyle Westwood (2013 13th round pick; 2013-2015 Astros farm system) - signed 6/3

Traverse City Beach Bums
3B  Bobby Wernes (2015 30th round; 2015-2016 Astros farm system) - Wernes was signed by Traverse City but never played for them as he was subsequently picked up by the Rockies organization. He is currently playing for the Asheville Tourists in the South Atlantic League.

Washington Wild Things
OF Justin Garcia (2015 17th round pick, 2015-2016 Astros farm system) - released 5/7
OF Hector Roa (2012-2016 Astros farm system)

PECOS LEAGUE

White Sands Pupfish
2B Cristopher Luciano (2014-2016 Astros farm system)

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION

Vallejo Admirals
RHP Sammy Gervacio (2005-2011 Astros system)

San Rafael Pacifics
C Ricky Gingras (2012 18th round; 2012-2014 Astros farm system)

Former Astros Playing Internationally and in Independent League Ball

A lot of former Astros will start playing independent league baseball over the next few weeks. But in the meantime, many have already started playing their seasons across the globe. If you know of a former Astro who didn't make this list, leave a comment and I'll make updates.

Matt Duffy - June 2013

Photo by Jayne Hansen

JAPAN CENTRAL LEAGUE

Chunichi Dragons
LHP Raul Valdes (Astros 2014)

JAPAN PACIFIC LEAGUE

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
1B/DH Japhet Amador (2013-2014 Astros farm system)
IF Kaz Matsui (2008-2010 Astros)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
RHP Dennis Sarfate (2007 Astros)
It is Sarfate's 7th season playing in Japan.

Chiba Lotte Marines
3B Matt Duffy (2011 20th round pick; 2011-2016 Astros system)
OF Jimmy Paredes (2010-2013 Astros system)

Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
3B Brandon Laird (2012-2013 Astros system)

KOREAN BASEBALL ORGANIZATION

LG Twins
RHP Henry Sosa (2011-2012 Astros system)
Sosa is in his 6th season with the KBO.

SK Wyverns
IF Danny Worth (2016 Astros system)

Nexen Heroes
LHP Andy Van Hekken (2008-2011 Astros farm system)
Van Hekken has spent the last 6 years playing in Korea and Japan.

MEXICAN LEAGUE

Acereros del Norte
OF Willy Taveras (2004-2006 Astros system)

Leones de Yucatan
OF Leo Heras (2013-2016 Astros farm system)

Pericos de Puebla
LHP Travis Blackley (2013 Astros system)

Rieleros de Aguascalientes
RHP Jose Valverde (2008-2009 Astros)
IF Diory Hernandez (2012 Astros farm system)

Rojos delAguila de Veracruz
Fernando Nieve (2001-2008, 2011 Astros system)
Shockingly, Nieve is only 34 years old.

Sultanes de Monterrey
RHP Oscar Villarreal (2008 Astros)
C Luis Flores (2015 Astros farm system)

Toros de Tijuana
RHP Gera Sanchez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Vaqueros Union Laguna
IF Anderson Hernandez (2010-2011 Astros system)
OF Brad Snyder (2012 Astros farm system)

CZECH REPUBLIC

Draci Brno
OF Terrell Joyce (2012-2014 Astros farm system)
I have no idea how Dustin found this one! Joyce is also doing well in his new environs, hitting .550/.571/.850 in his first 5 games.

ITALY

Fortitudo Unipol Bologna
LHP Rudy Owens (2012-2014 Astros system)
Another gem of a finding by Dustin!

Tommasin Padova
IF Carlos Perdomo (2013-2016 Astros system)
IF Luca Martone (2010-12 Astros system)

ATLANTIC LEAGUE (Games start 4/20)

Bridgeport Bluefish
RHP David Carpenter (2011-2012 Astros)
RHP Zac Grotz (2015 28th round pick, 2015 Astros farm system)

Long Island Ducks
LHP Eury de la Rosa (3 appearances with Fresno in 2016)
IF Nate Freiman (2012 Rule 5 draft pick; didn't stick with team)
IF Marc Krauss (Part of 2012 Chris Johnson trade, 2012-2014 Astros system)

Lancaster Barnstormers
LHP Tommy Shirley (2010 9th round pick; 2010-2016 Astros farm system)

Sugar Land Skeeters
RHP Felipe Paulino (2003-2010 Astros system)

York Revolution
OF Michael Burgess (2013 Astros farm system)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (Games start in May)

Cleburne Railroaders
RHP Kyle Westwood (2013 13th round pick; 2013-2015 Astros farm system)

Gary Southshore Railcats
RHP Jorge de Leon (2006-2014 Astros system)

Kansas City T-Bones
1B Chase McDonald (2013 12th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)

Lincoln Saltdogs
LHP Zac Person (2015 9th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)

St. Paul Saints
RHP Mark Hamburger (2013 Astros farm system)

Sioux City Explorers
LHP Bryan Radziewski (2014 9th round; 2014-2016 Astros farm system)

Sioux Falls Canaries
LHP Joe Bircher (2012 10th round pick, 2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Winnipeg Goldeyes
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008 Astros)
LHP Mitch Lambson (2011 19th round pick; 2011-2015 Astros farm system)
RHP Daniel Minor (2012 9th round pick; 2012-2105 Astros farm system)

Here's an interview that the Goldeyes did with Daniel Minor upon his signing.

CAN-AM LEAGUE (Games start in May)

New Jersey Jackals
OF Conrad Gregor (2013 4th round pick; 2013-2016 Astros farm system)
Note that Gregor played primarily 1B for the Astros but was signed as an OF.

Ottawa Champions
RHP Austin Chrismon (2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
IF Albert Cartwright (2007 36th round pick, 2007-2010 Astros farm system)

Rockland Boulders
C Marcus Nidiffer (2010 Astros farm system)

Sussex County Miners
OF Jay Austin (2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system)

Trois-Rivieres Aigles
RHP Chris Murphy (2015 24th round pick; 2015-2016 Astros farm system)

FRONTIER LEAGUE (Games start in May)

Joliet Slammers
OF Edwin Gomez (2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Washington Wild Things
OF Justin Garcia (2015 17th round pick, 2015-2016 Astros farm system)
OF Hector Roa (2012-2016 Astros farm system)

PECOS LEAGUE (Games start in May)

White Sands Pupfish
OF Cristopher Luciano (2014-2016 Astros farm system)
Luciano played mostly 1B for the Astros, but was signed as an OF.

All of the rosters aren't complete, particularly for the teams that don't start until May, and I probably missed a player here or there as well. Feel free to leave info in the comments if you spot a player in the independent leagues!

Former Astros in the Independent Leagues

It's time for one of my favorite posts of the season. I love seeing what former Astros players show up in independent leagues. So without further ado, let's take a look. There are a couple of surprises!

Josh Zeid - June 2012

Photo by Jayne Hansen

ATLANTIC LEAGUE (Games start 4/21)

Bridgeport Bluefish
RHP David Carpenter (2011-2012 Astros)
OF Ruben Sosa (2011 23rd round pick, 2011-2014 Astros farm system)

And according to this, Roger Clemens will be a "Guest Manager" for the Bluefish.

Long Island Ducks
LHP Darin Downs (2014 Astros)

New Britain Bees
RHP Josh Zeid (2013-2014 Astros)

Somerset Patriots
RHP Mickey Storey (2012 Astros)

Sugarland Skeeters
C Chris Wallace (2010 16th Round, 2010-2013 Astros farm system)
RHP Fernando Nieve (2006, 2008 Astros)

York Revolution
1B/DH Telvin Nash (2009 3rd round pick, 2009-2015 Astros farm system)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (Games start in May)

Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks
RHP Travis Ballew (2012 23rd round pick, 2012-2015 Astros farm system)

Fargo-Moorhead sold the contract of OF Drew Muren (2011 22nd round pick, 2011-2013 Astros farm system) to the Diamondbacks and he is currently playing for their AAA team in Reno as a pitcher.

St. Paul Saints
OF Michael Burgess (2013 Astros farm system)
RHP Mark Hamburger (2013 Astros farm system)

Sioux Falls Canaries
LHP Joe Bircher (2012 10th round pick, 2012-2013 Astros farm system)

Winnipeg Goldeyes
RHP Zach Dando (2011 22nd round pick, 2011-2013 Astros farm system)
OF Reggie Abercrombie (2008 Astros)
RHP Jailen Peguero (2002-2006, 2010 Astros farm system)

LHP Alex Sogard had originally signed with Wichita in March, but his contract was sold to the Orioles later that month.

CAN-AM LEAGUE (Games start in May)

Ottawa Champions
RHP Austin Chrismon (2013 26th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)
IF Albert Cartwright (2007 36th round pick, 2007-2010 Astros farm system)

Quebec Capitales
LHP Jordan Mills (2013 28th round pick, 2013-2015 Astros farm system)

Rockland Boulders
C Marcus Nidiffer (2010 Astros farm system)

Sussex County Miners
OF Jay Austin (2008 2nd round pick, 2008-2012 Astros farm system)

FRONTIER LEAGUE (Games start in May)

Washington Wild Things
RHP Zac Grotz (2015 28th round pick, 2015 Astros farm system)

PECOS LEAGUE (Games start in May)

Tucson Saguaros
RHP Aaron Vaughn (2014 Astros farm system)

White Sands Pupfish
2B Will Dupont (2014 Astros farm system)

All of the rosters aren't complete, particularly for the teams that don't start until May, and I probably missed a player here or there as well. Feel free to leave info in the comments if you spot a player in the independent leagues!

Checking in on Former Astros Playing Independent Ball

Earlier this week, we checked in with a few former Astros playing in the Atlantic League. Today, we check in on the American Association, Can-Am League, Frontier League and others.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Fargo-Moorhead (ND) Redhawks

OF Drew Muren (26)

.261/.330/.361 in 47 games

Drafted by Houston in the 22nd round in 2011

Played in the Astros system from 2011 through 2013

RHP Evan Englebrook (33)

0.00 ERA and 0.500 WHIP in 2 games (2 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 8th round in 2004

Played in the Astros system from 2004 to 2010

Sioux Falls (SD) Canaries

LHP Joe Bircher (25)

3.59 ERA and 1.177 WHIP in 9 starts (52.2 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 10th round in 2012

Played in the Astros system from 2012 to 2013

IF/OF Edwin Gomez (23)

.184/.225/.342 in 11 games (subsequently released)

Originally drafted by the Tigers in the 4th round in 2009

Played in the Astros system in 2012 and 2013

St. Paul (MN) Saints

OF Mike Kvasnicka (26)

.317/.345/.563 in 42 games

Drafted by Houston in the 1st round in 2010

Played in the Astros system from 2010 through 2012

LHP Alex Sogard (27)
1.35 ERA and 1.200 WHIP in 23 games (13.1 IP)
Drafted by Houston in the 22nd round in 2010
Played in the Astros system from 2010 to 2014

Alex Sogard - April 2014

Photo by Jayne Hansen

Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) Goldeyes

RHP Raul Rivera (24)

5.89 ERA and 1.582 WHIP in 16 games (18.1 IP); subsequently released

Drafted by Houston in the 37th round in 2009

Played in the Astros system from 2009 through 2014

Kansas City (KS) T-Bones

OF Adam Bailey (27)

.307/.365/.449 in 46 games

Drafted by Houston in the 23rd round in 2010

Played in the Astros system from 2010 through 2012

Adam Bailey - June 2012

Photo by Jayne Hansen

RHP Bobby Doran (26)

7-1 with a 5.13 ERA and a 1.542 WHIP in 9 starts (47.1 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 4th round in 2010

Played in the Astros system from 2010 to 2014

RHP Mike Nannini (34)

1.17 ERA and 0.587 in 3 starts (15.1 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 1st round in 1998

Played in the Astros system from 1998 to 2002

Interestingly enough, it appears that Nannini had retired from 2009 through 2013 before playing in independent ball in 2014 and 2015. He was originally slated to play in the Mount Rainier Professional Baseball League before that league ceased operations earlier this year.

Lincoln (NE) Saltdogs

OF Jon Gaston (28)

.304/.390/.478 in 35 games

Drafted by Houston in the 7th round in 2008

Played in the Astros system from 2008 through 2011

Grand Prairie (TX) Airhogs

RHP Zachary Dando (24)

2.73 ERA and 1.416 WHIP in 25 games (29.2 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 32nd round in 2011

Played in the Astros system from 2011 through 2013

Laredo (TX) Lemurs

RHP B. J. Hyatt (26)

0.87 ERA and 1.306 WHIP in 21 games (20.2 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 4th round in 2009

Only played one season in 2009 before going on the DL; was released in June 2013

RHP Daniel Minor (24)

1.800 ERA and 3.500 WHIP in 2 games (2 IP); subsequently released

Drafted by Houston in the 9th round in 2012

Played in the Astros system from 2012 to 2015

Wichita (KS) Wingnuts

RHP Matt Nevarez (28)

0.68 ERA and 0.975 WHIP in 13 games (13.1 IP); subsquently signed with the Mexican League

Originally drafted by the Rangers in the 10th round in 2005

Played in the Astros system from 2009 to 2011

CAN-AM LEAGUE

Rockland (Pomona, NY) Boulders

C Marcus Nidiffer (28)

.259/.369/.541 in 41 games

NDFA signed by the Astros in 2010

Played in the Houston system in 2010

Sussex County (Augusta, NJ)

OF Reggie Abercrombie (35)

.233/.253/.375 in 45 games

Claimed off waivers from the Marlins in 2007

Played in the Astros system from 2008 through 2009

Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Champions

3B* Albert Cartwright (27)

.246/.290/.404 in 14 games

Drafted by Houston in the 36th round in 2007

Played in the Astros system from 2007 to 2010

*Playing 3B for Ottawa; played 2B in the Astros system

Les Capitales de Quebec (Quebec, Canada)

RHP Jamaine Cotton (24)

4.91 ERA and 1.527 WHIP in 12 games (18.1 IP)

Drafted by Houston in the 15th round in 2010

Played in the Astros system from 2010 to 2014

FRONTIER LEAGUE

Lake Erie (Avon, OH) Crushers

RHP Ryan Connolly (24)
On the 60-day DL
NDFA signed by the Astros in 2013
Played in the Astros system in 2013

RHP Zach Morton (25)
3.55 ERA and 1.342 WHIP in 6 starts (25.1 IP)
Drafted by Houston in the 32nd round in 2013
Played in the Astros system from 2013 to 2015

Traverse City (MI) Beach Bums

OF Jay Austin (24)
.311/.345/.417 in 32 games
Drafted by Houston in the 2nd round in 2008
Played in the Astros system from 2008 through 2012

Joliet (IL) Slammers

RHP Aaron Vaughn (23)

6.60 ERA and 1.649 WHIP in 11 games/7 starts (43.2 IP); subsequently released

NDFA signed by Houston in 2014

Played in the Astros system in 2014

Rockford (IL) Aviators

2B Will Dupont (21)

.182/.182/.227 in 5 games

Originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 16th round in 2012

Played in 6 games for the Gulf Coast League Astros in 2016

MOUNT RAINIER PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE (LEAGUE FOLDED IN LATE MAY OR EARLY JUNE)

Oregon City (OR) Mud Turtles

RHP Kyle Redinger (23)

4.00 ERA and 1.444 WHIP in 2 games (9 IP) before the league folded

Drafted by Houston in the 11th round in 2010

Played in the Astros system from 2010 through 2012 as a third baseman

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION

San Rafael (CA) Pacifics

C Ricky Gingras (24)

.266/.329/.414 in 33 games

Drafted by Houston in the 18th round in 2012

Played in the Astros system from 2012 through 2014