Happy Birthday to ~
OF Edwin Medina (22)
Drafted by Houston in the 33rd round in 2014, Medina split his first season between the Gulf Coast League and Greeneville. In 50 games, he hit .257/.397/.311.
Several former Astros celebrate birthdays today as well ~
RF John Paciorek (70)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1963, Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3-for-3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18! He ended his career with a 1.000/1.000/1.000 batting line.
RHP Matt Lindstrom (35)
Originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002, Lindstrom came to Houston in a December 2009 trade with the Marlins. In 58 games for the Astros in late relief in 2010, he was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado in December 2010 for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick. He played most recently for the White Sox.
C J.R. Towles (31)
A 20th round pick by the Astros in 2004, Towles played in 155 games for Houston over five seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575 and breaking the Astros single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465 batting line. After a stint in independent ball, Towles was picked up by the Rangers in August 2014, playing for their AAA affiliate.
RF Ollie Brown (71)
Purchased from the Angels in March 1974, Brown played in 27 games for Houston that season, hitting .217/.260/.362. Out of 13 major league seasons, his best season was 1970 for the Padres when he hit .292/.331/.489 with 31 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs in 139 games.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Happy Birthday - 2/11
Happy Birthday to ~
OF Wallace Gonzalez (21)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez struggled in his first season with the Greeneville team, hitting only .172/.252/.280.
Several former Astros celebrate birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (69)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1963, Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3-for-3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18! He ended his career with a 1.000/1.000/1.000 batting line.
RHP Matt Lindstrom (34)
Originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002, Lindstrom came to Houston in a December 2009 trade with the Marlins. In 58 games for the Astros in late relief in 2010, he was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado in December 2010 for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick. He played most recently for the White Sox.
C J.R. Towles (30)
A 20th round pick by the Astros in 2004, Towles played in 155 games for Houston over five seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575 and breaking the Astros single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465 batting line. Towles played most recently in the Dodgers organization. He is currently a free agent.
RF Ollie Brown (70)
Purchased from the Angels in March 1974, Brown played in 27 games for Houston that season, hitting .217/.260/.362. Out of 13 major league seasons, his best season was 1970 for the Padres when he hit .292/.331/.489 with 31 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs in 139 games.
OF Wallace Gonzalez (21)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez struggled in his first season with the Greeneville team, hitting only .172/.252/.280.
Several former Astros celebrate birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (69)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1963, Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3-for-3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18! He ended his career with a 1.000/1.000/1.000 batting line.
RHP Matt Lindstrom (34)
Originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002, Lindstrom came to Houston in a December 2009 trade with the Marlins. In 58 games for the Astros in late relief in 2010, he was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado in December 2010 for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick. He played most recently for the White Sox.
C J.R. Towles (30)
A 20th round pick by the Astros in 2004, Towles played in 155 games for Houston over five seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575 and breaking the Astros single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465 batting line. Towles played most recently in the Dodgers organization. He is currently a free agent.
RF Ollie Brown (70)
Purchased from the Angels in March 1974, Brown played in 27 games for Houston that season, hitting .217/.260/.362. Out of 13 major league seasons, his best season was 1970 for the Padres when he hit .292/.331/.489 with 31 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs in 139 games.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Happy Birthday - 2/11
Happy Birthday to ~
OF Wallace Gonzalez (20)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez spent his second professional season with the GCL Astros. In 41 games, he hit .256/.295/.384.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (68)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1963, Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3-for-3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18! He ended his career with a 1.000/1.000/1.000 batting line.
RHP Matt Lindstrom (33)
Originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002, Lindstrom came to Houston in a December 2009 trade with the Marlins. In 58 games for the Astros in late relief in 2010, he was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado in December 2010 for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick. He played most recently with the Diamondbacks, but recently signed with the White Sox as a free agent.
C J.R. Towles (29)
A 20th round pick by the Astros in 2004, Towles played in 155 games for Houston over five seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575 and breaking the Astros single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465 batting line. Towles played most recently in the Twins organization. He signed as a free agent with the Cardinals in December.
RF Ollie Brown (69)
Purchased from the Angels in March 1974, Brown played in 27 games for Houston that season, hitting .217/.260/.362. Out of 13 major league seasons, his best season was 1970 for the Padres when he hit .292/.331/.489 with 31 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs in 139 games.
OF Wallace Gonzalez (20)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez spent his second professional season with the GCL Astros. In 41 games, he hit .256/.295/.384.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (68)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1963, Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3-for-3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18! He ended his career with a 1.000/1.000/1.000 batting line.
RHP Matt Lindstrom (33)
Originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002, Lindstrom came to Houston in a December 2009 trade with the Marlins. In 58 games for the Astros in late relief in 2010, he was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado in December 2010 for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick. He played most recently with the Diamondbacks, but recently signed with the White Sox as a free agent.
C J.R. Towles (29)
A 20th round pick by the Astros in 2004, Towles played in 155 games for Houston over five seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575 and breaking the Astros single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465 batting line. Towles played most recently in the Twins organization. He signed as a free agent with the Cardinals in December.
RF Ollie Brown (69)
Purchased from the Angels in March 1974, Brown played in 27 games for Houston that season, hitting .217/.260/.362. Out of 13 major league seasons, his best season was 1970 for the Padres when he hit .292/.331/.489 with 31 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs in 139 games.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Happy Birthday - 2/11
OF Wallace Gonzalez (19)
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez spent his first professional season with the GCL Astros. In 18 games, he hit .242/.309/.290/.599. Baseball America found Gonzalez to be an intriguing late round pick citing his size (6'5" 240 lbs) and athleticism.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (67)
John Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3 for 3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18!
RHP Matt Lindstrom (32)
Lindstrom pitched late relief in 58 games for Houston in 2010. He was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 79% save conversion rate, with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick.
C J.R. Towles (28)
Towles played in 155 games for Houston over 5 seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575/1.007 and breaking the single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465/.859 batting line. Towles signed as a free agent with the Twins back in December.
RF Ollie Brown (68)
Played in 27 games for Houston in 1974
Drafted in the 29th round in 2011 out of high school in California, Gonzalez spent his first professional season with the GCL Astros. In 18 games, he hit .242/.309/.290/.599. Baseball America found Gonzalez to be an intriguing late round pick citing his size (6'5" 240 lbs) and athleticism.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RF John Paciorek (67)
John Paciorek had the ultimate cup of coffee in the majors. In one game for the 1963 Colt 45's, he went 3 for 3 with two walks, scored four runs and drove in three, all at the ripe old age of 18!
RHP Matt Lindstrom (32)
Lindstrom pitched late relief in 58 games for Houston in 2010. He was 2-5 with 23 saves, a 79% save conversion rate, with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.650 WHIP. He was traded to Colorado for Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick.
C J.R. Towles (28)
Towles played in 155 games for Houston over 5 seasons from 2007 to 2011. Although he started out with a bang in a September call-up in 2007, hitting .375/.432/.575/1.007 and breaking the single game RBI record with eight RBI's in one game, he ultimately ended up with a .187 batting average at the major league level. In eight seasons at the minor league level, he had a .295/.394/.465/.859 batting line. Towles signed as a free agent with the Twins back in December.
RF Ollie Brown (68)
Played in 27 games for Houston in 1974
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