Happy Birthday to ~
C Marlon Avea (21)
From Nicaragua, Marlon was signed by the Astros as a NDFA in 2010 and played his first season in the U.S. this year in the Gulf Coast League. In 21 games, he hit .279/.383/.353, and he had a 41% caught stealing rate.
One former Astro celebrates the day as well ~
RHP Tom Dukes (72)
Dukes came to Houston via a trade with Atlanta prior to the 1967 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 1967 and 1968, he was 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.651 WHIP. He was subsequently picked up by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft.
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Happy Birthday - 8/31
C Marlon Avea (20)
From Nicaragua, Marlon was signed by the Astros as a NDFA in 2010 and played his third season this year in the DSL. Over 52 games, he hit .225/.353/.324. Against lefties, he hit a brisk .339/.431/.429. He caught 44 of 90 would-be base stealers, a 49% caught stealing rate.
One former Astro with a birthday today ~
RHP Tom Dukes (71)
Dukes came to Houston via a trade with Atlanta prior to the 1967 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 1967 and 1968, he was 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.651 WHIP. He was subsequently picked up by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft.
From Nicaragua, Marlon was signed by the Astros as a NDFA in 2010 and played his third season this year in the DSL. Over 52 games, he hit .225/.353/.324. Against lefties, he hit a brisk .339/.431/.429. He caught 44 of 90 would-be base stealers, a 49% caught stealing rate.
One former Astro with a birthday today ~
RHP Tom Dukes (71)
Dukes came to Houston via a trade with Atlanta prior to the 1967 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 1967 and 1968, he was 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.651 WHIP. He was subsequently picked up by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Happy Birthday - 8/31
C Marlon Avea (19)
From Nicaragua, Marlon was signed by the Astros as a NDFA in 2010 and played his second season this year in the DSL. Over 35 games, he hit .204/.286/.312 which was actually an improvement over 2011.
One former Astro with a birthday today ~
RHP Tom Dukes (70)
Dukes came to Houston via a trade with Atlanta prior to the 1967 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 1967 and 1968, he was 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.651 WHIP. He was subsequently picked up by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft.
From Nicaragua, Marlon was signed by the Astros as a NDFA in 2010 and played his second season this year in the DSL. Over 35 games, he hit .204/.286/.312 which was actually an improvement over 2011.
One former Astro with a birthday today ~
RHP Tom Dukes (70)
Dukes came to Houston via a trade with Atlanta prior to the 1967 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 1967 and 1968, he was 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.651 WHIP. He was subsequently picked up by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft.
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