No future Astros with birthdays today, but a few former Astros celebrate ~
1B/OF Joe Pepitone (74)
After eight seasons with the Yankees in which Pepitone was a three-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, he came to Houston in a December 1969 trade. He only played in 75 games for Houston in 1970 before being picked up by the Cubs. During his time in Houston, he hit .252/.298/.470 with nine doubles, five triples and 14 home runs.
2B/SS Alex Taveras (59)
Originally signed by Houston in 1974 out of the Dominican Republic, Taveras played in only 14 games at the major league level for the Astros in 1977, hitting .217/.250/.217.
LHP Mark McLemore (34)
A fourth round pick by Houston in 2002, McLemore pitched in 29 games for the Astros in 2007 with a 3-0 record, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched in the Marlins organization in 2011 at the minor league level.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Happy Birthday - 10/4
Happy Birthday to ~
OF Vincente Sanchez (18)
Signed by the Astros out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2014 season, Sanchez had a great season before, presumably, being shut down by injury (he only appeared in one game after July 8th). In 32 games for the Dominican Summer League Astros, he hit .281/.390/.479 with three doubles, three triples, five home runs, 30 RBI, seven stolen bases (seven caught stealing) and walked 22 times (to 23 strikeouts).
Several former Astros celebrating birthdays today:
OF Billy Hatcher (54)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a home run in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (80)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (54)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (50)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (52)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (71)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
OF Vincente Sanchez (18)
Signed by the Astros out of the Dominican Republic prior to the 2014 season, Sanchez had a great season before, presumably, being shut down by injury (he only appeared in one game after July 8th). In 32 games for the Dominican Summer League Astros, he hit .281/.390/.479 with three doubles, three triples, five home runs, 30 RBI, seven stolen bases (seven caught stealing) and walked 22 times (to 23 strikeouts).
Several former Astros celebrating birthdays today:
OF Billy Hatcher (54)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a home run in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (80)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (54)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (50)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (52)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (71)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Happy Birthday - 10/9
No future Astros, but a few former Astros celebrate birthdays today ~
1B/OF Joe Pepitone (73)
After eight seasons with the Yankees in which Pepitone was a three-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, he came to Houston in a December 1969 trade. He only played in 75 games for Houston in 1970 before being picked up by the Cubs. During his time in Houston, he hit .252/.298/.470 with nine doubles, five triples and 14 home runs.
2B/SS Alex Taveras (58)
Originally signed by Houston in 1974 out of the Dominican Republic, Taveras played in only 14 games at the major league level for the Astros in 1977, hitting .217/.250/.217.
LHP Mark McLemore (33)
A fourth round pick by Houston in 2002, McLemore pitched in 29 games for the Astros in 2007 with a 3-0 record, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched in the Marlins organization in 2011 at the minor league level.
1B/OF Joe Pepitone (73)
After eight seasons with the Yankees in which Pepitone was a three-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, he came to Houston in a December 1969 trade. He only played in 75 games for Houston in 1970 before being picked up by the Cubs. During his time in Houston, he hit .252/.298/.470 with nine doubles, five triples and 14 home runs.
2B/SS Alex Taveras (58)
Originally signed by Houston in 1974 out of the Dominican Republic, Taveras played in only 14 games at the major league level for the Astros in 1977, hitting .217/.250/.217.
LHP Mark McLemore (33)
A fourth round pick by Houston in 2002, McLemore pitched in 29 games for the Astros in 2007 with a 3-0 record, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched in the Marlins organization in 2011 at the minor league level.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Happy Birthday - 10/4
Several former Astros celebrating birthdays today:
OF Billy Hatcher (53)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (79)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (53)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (49)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (51)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (70)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
OF Billy Hatcher (53)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (79)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (53)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (49)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (51)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (70)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Happy Birthday - 10/9
RHP Nathan Pettus (24)
Drafted out of community college in Oklahoma in the 27th round of the 2008 draft, Pettus sat out the bulk of 2010 and 2011 due to injury. In 2012, he pitched in 31 games (63 innings) for Lexington with a 5.86 ERA and a 1.714 WHIP. I'm not sure why, but his friends call him Carl.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
1B/OF Joe Pepitone (72)
After eight seasons with the Yankees in which Pepitone was a three-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, he came to Houston in a December 1969 trade. He only played in 75 games for Houston in 1970 before being picked up by the Cubs. During his time in Houston, he hit .252/.298/.470 with nine doubles, five triples and 14 home runs.
2B/SS Alex Taveras (57)
Originally signed by Houston in 1974 out of the Dominican Republic, Taveras played in only 14 games at the major league level for the Astros in 1977, hitting .217/.250/.217.
LHP Mark McLemore (32)
A fourth round pick by Houston in 2002, McLemore pitched in 29 games in 2007 with a 3-0 record, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched in the Marlins organization in 2011 at the minor league level.
Drafted out of community college in Oklahoma in the 27th round of the 2008 draft, Pettus sat out the bulk of 2010 and 2011 due to injury. In 2012, he pitched in 31 games (63 innings) for Lexington with a 5.86 ERA and a 1.714 WHIP. I'm not sure why, but his friends call him Carl.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
1B/OF Joe Pepitone (72)
After eight seasons with the Yankees in which Pepitone was a three-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, he came to Houston in a December 1969 trade. He only played in 75 games for Houston in 1970 before being picked up by the Cubs. During his time in Houston, he hit .252/.298/.470 with nine doubles, five triples and 14 home runs.
2B/SS Alex Taveras (57)
Originally signed by Houston in 1974 out of the Dominican Republic, Taveras played in only 14 games at the major league level for the Astros in 1977, hitting .217/.250/.217.
LHP Mark McLemore (32)
A fourth round pick by Houston in 2002, McLemore pitched in 29 games in 2007 with a 3-0 record, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched in the Marlins organization in 2011 at the minor league level.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Happy Birthday - 10/4
RHP Lance Day (23)
Day was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Astros in July after a brief stint for the Independent League Grand Prairie Airhogs. The product of the University of Texas at Arlington fit right in with the strong Tri-City pitching staff as he went 6-1 with a 2.73 ERA and a 1.139 WHIP in 11 appearances (eight starts).
No future Astros, only former Astros celebrating today:
OF Billy Hatcher (52)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (78)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (52)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (48)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (50)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (69)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
Day was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Astros in July after a brief stint for the Independent League Grand Prairie Airhogs. The product of the University of Texas at Arlington fit right in with the strong Tri-City pitching staff as he went 6-1 with a 2.73 ERA and a 1.139 WHIP in 11 appearances (eight starts).
No future Astros, only former Astros celebrating today:
OF Billy Hatcher (52)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is currently the First Base Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (78)
Bradey's entire major league career consisted of two and a third innings pitched in three games for the Colt 45's in 1964 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.857 WHIP. Ouch. In 15 minor league seasons, he was 127-118 with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.410 WHIP.
RHP Joe Boever (52)
Boever came to Houston as a free agent in January of 1992. In 81 games in relief for the Astros that season, he was 2-6 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP and led the league in appearances.
2B Mark McLemore (48)
Originally drafted by the Angels in the ninth round in 1982, McLemore signed as a free agent with the Astros in March 1991. In 21 games for the Astros, he hit .148/.221/.164. Of 19 seasons spent in the major leagues, McLemore spent 18 of them in the American League hitting .260/.351/.343.
OF Chris James (50)
James signed as a free agent with Houston in January of 1993 and appeared in 65 games for the Astros before being traded to the Rangers in September of that year. He hit .256/.333/.488 during his time as an Astro.
MGR Jimy Williams (69)
Williams managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004 and compiled a 215-197 record with Houston. He was preceded by Larry Dierker and followed by Phil Garner.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Happy Birthday - 10/9
RHP Nathan Pettus (23)
Drafted out of community college in Oklahoma in the 27th round of the 2008 draft, Nathan has had some injury issues and sat out most of 2011. In 2009, playing between Greeneville and Tri-City, he posted a 2.11 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 25 appearances. He was limited to 7 appearances (between the GCL and Lexington) in 2010 with a 2.79 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. This season he pitched in 5 games with the GCL Astros in August as a part of his rehab.
Former Astros with birthdays today:
UT Joe Pepitone (71)
Played in 75 games for Houston in 1970
RHP Brian Powell (died 10/5/09 at age 35)
Pitched in 10 games for the Astros in 2000 and 2001
LHP Mark McLemore (31)
Pitched in 29 games in 2007
Went 3-0 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP
Drafted out of community college in Oklahoma in the 27th round of the 2008 draft, Nathan has had some injury issues and sat out most of 2011. In 2009, playing between Greeneville and Tri-City, he posted a 2.11 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 25 appearances. He was limited to 7 appearances (between the GCL and Lexington) in 2010 with a 2.79 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. This season he pitched in 5 games with the GCL Astros in August as a part of his rehab.
Former Astros with birthdays today:
UT Joe Pepitone (71)
Played in 75 games for Houston in 1970
RHP Brian Powell (died 10/5/09 at age 35)
Pitched in 10 games for the Astros in 2000 and 2001
LHP Mark McLemore (31)
Pitched in 29 games in 2007
Went 3-0 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Happy Birthday - 10/4
No future Astros, only former Astros celebrating today:
OF Billy Hatcher (51)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is now the 1B Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (77)
Pitched in 3 games for the Colt 45's in 1965
RHP Joe Boever (51)
Pitched 81 games in relief for Houston in 1992, with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP
2B Mark McLemore (47)
Appeared in 21 games for Houston in 1991
OF Chris James (49)
Appeared in 61 games for Houston in 1993
MGR Jimy Williams (68)
Managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004
Compiled a 215-197 record with Houston
OF Billy Hatcher (51)
Billy Hatcher came to Houston via a trade with the Chicago Cubs for Jerry Mumphrey. He played for the Astros from 1986 to 1988 and part of 1989, hitting .266 during that time. His best year offensively for the Astros was 1987 when he hit .296 for the season. Billy is best remembered by Houston fans for postponing the inevitable. In Game 6 of the NLCS in 1986, he hit a homerun in the 14th inning against the Mets to re-tie the game which the Astros eventually lost in the 16th inning to lose the series. In 1989, he was traded to Pittsburgh for Glen Wilson and later played for the Reds, the Red Sox, the Phillies and the Rangers. He is now the 1B Coach for the Reds.
RHP Don Bradey (77)
Pitched in 3 games for the Colt 45's in 1965
RHP Joe Boever (51)
Pitched 81 games in relief for Houston in 1992, with a 2.51 ERA and 1.329 WHIP
2B Mark McLemore (47)
Appeared in 21 games for Houston in 1991
OF Chris James (49)
Appeared in 61 games for Houston in 1993
MGR Jimy Williams (68)
Managed the Astros in 2002, 2003 and part of 2004
Compiled a 215-197 record with Houston
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