Happy Birthday to ~
C Brett Clements (24)
A graduate of Nova Southeastern, Clements signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2013. He appeared in 15 games with the Greeneville Astros, hitting .116/.220/.140.
OF Ruben Sosa (24)
This switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa split his season between Lancaster (40 games), Corpus Christi (50 games) and Oklahoma City (26 games) and hit a combined .257/.340/.402 with 18 doubles, 10 triples, five home runs, 47 RBI and 39 stolen bases.
Three former Astros celebrate the day as well ~
RHP Oscar Zamora (70)
Zamora signed with Houston as a free agent prior to the 1978 season and pitched in 10 games with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.
C Terry McGriff (51)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the eighth round in 1981, McGriff came to Houston in an August 1990 trade and played in only four games for the Astros in which he went hitless.
RHP Pete Harnisch (48)
A first round pick by Baltimore in 1987, Harnisch came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley and Curt Schilling) in January of 1991. In 117 starts from 1991 through 1994, he was 45-33 with ten complete games, six shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.205 WHIP. Harnisch was named to the All-Star team for Houston in 1991. His best season was 1993 when he compiled a 16-9 record and threw two one-hitters.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 23, 2013
Happy Birthday - 9/23
Happy Birthday to ~
C Brett Clements (23)
A graduate of Nova Southeastern, Clements signed as a non-drafted free agent this June and started his career with the GCL Astros. In 19 games, he hit .222/.340/.244. A switch-hitter, he fared much better against lefties, hitting .333/.444/.333.
2B/LF Ruben Sosa (23)
This switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa split his season between Quad Cities and Oklahoma City, with the bulk of his time spent at the latter. In 62 games combined, he hit .280/.360/.366. On July 24th, he hit his first professional home run, an inside-the-parker.
Three former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Oscar Zamora (69)
Zamora signed with Houston as a free agent prior to the 1978 season and pitched in 10 games with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.
C Terry McGriff (50)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the eighth round in 1981, McGriff came to Houston in an August 1990 trade and played in only four games for the Astros in which he went hitless.
RHP Pete Harnisch (47)
A first round pick by Baltimore in 1987, Harnisch came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley and Curt Schilling) in January of 1991. In 117 starts from 1991 through 1994, he was 45-33 with ten complete games, six shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.205 WHIP. Harnisch was named to the All-Star team for Houston in 1991. His best season was 1993 when he compiled a 16-9 record and threw two one-hitters.
C Brett Clements (23)
A graduate of Nova Southeastern, Clements signed as a non-drafted free agent this June and started his career with the GCL Astros. In 19 games, he hit .222/.340/.244. A switch-hitter, he fared much better against lefties, hitting .333/.444/.333.
2B/LF Ruben Sosa (23)
This switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa split his season between Quad Cities and Oklahoma City, with the bulk of his time spent at the latter. In 62 games combined, he hit .280/.360/.366. On July 24th, he hit his first professional home run, an inside-the-parker.
Three former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Oscar Zamora (69)
Zamora signed with Houston as a free agent prior to the 1978 season and pitched in 10 games with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.
C Terry McGriff (50)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the eighth round in 1981, McGriff came to Houston in an August 1990 trade and played in only four games for the Astros in which he went hitless.
RHP Pete Harnisch (47)
A first round pick by Baltimore in 1987, Harnisch came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley and Curt Schilling) in January of 1991. In 117 starts from 1991 through 1994, he was 45-33 with ten complete games, six shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.205 WHIP. Harnisch was named to the All-Star team for Houston in 1991. His best season was 1993 when he compiled a 16-9 record and threw two one-hitters.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Happy Birthday - 9/23
2B Ruben Sosa (22)
This switch-hitting second baseman from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa spent the majority of his time with Lexington this season with good success. In 44 games for Lexington, he hit .280/.364/.336. In his last 10 games, he was even more impressive as he put up a .382/.432/.412 batting line.
Three former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Oscar Zamora (68)
Zamora signed with Houston as a free agent prior to the 1978 season and pitched in 10 games with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.
C Terry McGriff (49)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the eighth round in 1981, McGriff came to Houston in an August 1990 trade and played in only four games for the Astros in which he went hitless.
RHP Pete Harnisch (46)
A first round pick by Baltimore in 1987, Harnisch came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley and Curt Schilling) in January of 1991. In 117 starts from 1991 through 1994, he was 45-33 with ten complete games, six shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.205 WHIP. Harnisch was named to the All-Star team for Houston in 1991. His best season was 1993 when he compiled a 16-9 record and threw two one-hitters.
This switch-hitting second baseman from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa spent the majority of his time with Lexington this season with good success. In 44 games for Lexington, he hit .280/.364/.336. In his last 10 games, he was even more impressive as he put up a .382/.432/.412 batting line.
Three former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Oscar Zamora (68)
Zamora signed with Houston as a free agent prior to the 1978 season and pitched in 10 games with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.800 WHIP.
C Terry McGriff (49)
Originally drafted by the Reds in the eighth round in 1981, McGriff came to Houston in an August 1990 trade and played in only four games for the Astros in which he went hitless.
RHP Pete Harnisch (46)
A first round pick by Baltimore in 1987, Harnisch came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley and Curt Schilling) in January of 1991. In 117 starts from 1991 through 1994, he was 45-33 with ten complete games, six shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.205 WHIP. Harnisch was named to the All-Star team for Houston in 1991. His best season was 1993 when he compiled a 16-9 record and threw two one-hitters.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Happy Birthday - 9/23
2B Ruben Sosa (21)
This switch-hitting second baseman from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa split his time between Greeneville and Lexington and, over 50 games, he had a line of .239/.349/.307/.656 with 9 doubles, 1 triple and 14 stolen bases.
Three former Astros with birthdays today:
RHP Oscar Zamora (67)
Played 10 games for Houston in 1978 at the end of his career
C Terry McGriff (48)
Played 4 games for Houston in 1990 (was one of the PTBNL in the Billy Doran trade with the Reds)
RHP Pete Harnisch (45)
Played for Houston from 1991 to 1994
Came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley & Curt Schilling)
Named to the All-Star team in first season with the Astros
Was 45-33 in 117 starts for the Astros, with 10 complete games, 6 shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA & a 1.205 WHIP
This switch-hitting second baseman from the Dominican Republic was drafted in the 23rd round in 2011 out of Oklahoma City University. Sosa split his time between Greeneville and Lexington and, over 50 games, he had a line of .239/.349/.307/.656 with 9 doubles, 1 triple and 14 stolen bases.
Three former Astros with birthdays today:
RHP Oscar Zamora (67)
Played 10 games for Houston in 1978 at the end of his career
C Terry McGriff (48)
Played 4 games for Houston in 1990 (was one of the PTBNL in the Billy Doran trade with the Reds)
RHP Pete Harnisch (45)
Played for Houston from 1991 to 1994
Came to Houston as part of the Glenn Davis trade with the Orioles (along with Steve Finley & Curt Schilling)
Named to the All-Star team in first season with the Astros
Was 45-33 in 117 starts for the Astros, with 10 complete games, 6 shut-outs, a 3.41 ERA & a 1.205 WHIP
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