No future Astros with birthdays today, but three former Astros mark the day ~
1B/OF Franklin Stubbs (54)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1982, Stubbs came to Houston in an April 1990 trade with Los Angeles. In 146 games for the Astros that season, he hit .261/.334/.475 with 23 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs. He earned his World Series ring with the Dodgers in 1988. He was most recently the hitting coach for the Dodgers AAA affiliate in 2014.
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Davis signed as an amateur free agent with Houston prior to the 1962 season and played for the Colt .45's that season and for the Astros in 1966 to 1968. In a total of 200 games for Houston, he hit .239/.293/.345.
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 1976, Drumright came to Houston in a October 1977 trade with Chicago. In 17 games for the Astros in 1978, he hit .164/.207/.164. His only other major league experience was in 31 games for Oakland in 1981.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Monday, October 21, 2013
Happy Birthday - 10/21
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
1B/OF Franklin Stubbs (53)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1982, Stubbs came to Houston in an April 1990 trade with Los Angeles. In 146 games for the Astros that season, he hit .261/.334/.475 with 23 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs. He earned his World Series ring with the Dodgers in 1988.
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Davis signed as an amateur free agent with Houston prior to the 1962 season and played for the Colt .45's that season and for the Astros in 1966 to 1968. In a total of 200 games for Houston, he hit .239/.293/.345.
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Upshaw came to Houston in an April 1973 trade with Atlanta. In 35 games out of the bullpen that season, he was 2-3 with a 4.46 ERA and a 1.383 WHIP. After the season, he was traded to Cleveland.
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 1976, Drumright came to Houston in a October 1977 trade with Chicago. In 17 games for the Astros in 1978, he hit .164/.207/.164. His only other major league experience was in 31 games for Oakland in 1981.
1B/OF Franklin Stubbs (53)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1982, Stubbs came to Houston in an April 1990 trade with Los Angeles. In 146 games for the Astros that season, he hit .261/.334/.475 with 23 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs. He earned his World Series ring with the Dodgers in 1988.
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Davis signed as an amateur free agent with Houston prior to the 1962 season and played for the Colt .45's that season and for the Astros in 1966 to 1968. In a total of 200 games for Houston, he hit .239/.293/.345.
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Upshaw came to Houston in an April 1973 trade with Atlanta. In 35 games out of the bullpen that season, he was 2-3 with a 4.46 ERA and a 1.383 WHIP. After the season, he was traded to Cleveland.
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 1976, Drumright came to Houston in a October 1977 trade with Chicago. In 17 games for the Astros in 1978, he hit .164/.207/.164. His only other major league experience was in 31 games for Oakland in 1981.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Happy Birthday - 10/21
RHP Rauldison Rodriguez (19)
A non-drafted free agent from the Dominican Republic, Rodriguez spent his first pro season with the DSL Astros. In 10 appearances out of the bullpen, he had a 3.18 ERA and a 1.765 WHIP.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
1B/OF Franklin Stubbs (52)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1982, Stubbs came to Houston in an April 1990 trade with Los Angeles. In 146 games for the Astros that season, he hit .261/.334/.475 with 23 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs. He earned his World Series ring with the Dodgers in 1988.
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Davis signed as an amateur free agent with Houston prior to the 1962 season and played for the Colt .45's that season and for the Astros in 1966 to 1968. In a total of 200 games for Houston, he hit .239/.293/.345.
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Upshaw came to Houston in an April 1973 trade with Atlanta. In 35 games out of the bullpen that season, he was 2-3 with a 4.46 ERA and a 1.383 WHIP. After the season, he was traded to Cleveland.
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 1976, Drumright came to Houston in a October 1977 trade with Chicago. In 17 games for the Astros in 1978, he hit .164/.207/.164. His only other major league experience was in 31 games for Oakland in 1981.
A non-drafted free agent from the Dominican Republic, Rodriguez spent his first pro season with the DSL Astros. In 10 appearances out of the bullpen, he had a 3.18 ERA and a 1.765 WHIP.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
1B/OF Franklin Stubbs (52)
A first round pick by the Dodgers in 1982, Stubbs came to Houston in an April 1990 trade with Los Angeles. In 146 games for the Astros that season, he hit .261/.334/.475 with 23 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs. He earned his World Series ring with the Dodgers in 1988.
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Davis signed as an amateur free agent with Houston prior to the 1962 season and played for the Colt .45's that season and for the Astros in 1966 to 1968. In a total of 200 games for Houston, he hit .239/.293/.345.
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Upshaw came to Houston in an April 1973 trade with Atlanta. In 35 games out of the bullpen that season, he was 2-3 with a 4.46 ERA and a 1.383 WHIP. After the season, he was traded to Cleveland.
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 1976, Drumright came to Houston in a October 1977 trade with Chicago. In 17 games for the Astros in 1978, he hit .164/.207/.164. His only other major league experience was in 31 games for Oakland in 1981.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Happy Birthday - 10/21
2B Luca Martone (19)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent from Italy, Luca is in his second year in the organization. His numbers this season with the GCL Astros equal a vast improvement over last season's .173 BA. This year, in 70 AB's, he hit .314/.385/.386/.770.
Former Astros with birthdays today
1B,LF Franklin Stubbs (51)
Played for Houston in 1990
Had a .261 BA with 23 doubles, 2 triples and 23 home runs
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Played for the Colt 45's in 1962 and for the Astros in 1966-1968
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Pitched for Houston in 1973
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Played in 17 games for Houston in 1978
Signed as a non-drafted free agent from Italy, Luca is in his second year in the organization. His numbers this season with the GCL Astros equal a vast improvement over last season's .173 BA. This year, in 70 AB's, he hit .314/.385/.386/.770.
Former Astros with birthdays today
1B,LF Franklin Stubbs (51)
Played for Houston in 1990
Had a .261 BA with 23 doubles, 2 triples and 23 home runs
OF Ron Davis (died September 5, 1992 at age 50)
Played for the Colt 45's in 1962 and for the Astros in 1966-1968
RHP Cecil Upshaw (died February 7, 1995 at age 52)
Pitched for Houston in 1973
2B Keith Drumright (died August 7, 2010 at age 55)
Played in 17 games for Houston in 1978
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