Happy Birthday - 4/23

Happy Birthday to ~

RHP Yonquelys Martinez (20)
The Astros signed Martinez as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2011. In his second season with the DSL Astros in 2012, he had a 4.43 ERA and a 1.721 WHIP in 18 appearances out of the bullpen.

Former Astros with birthdays today ~

RHP Tom Dixon (58)
Obtained from the Cardinals, Dixon played in 58 games (24 starts) for Houston from 1977 to 1979. He was 9-14 with a 4.22 ERA and a 1.434 WHIP.

CF Luis Durango (27)
Selected off waivers from San Diego, Durango played in 2 games for Houston in August of 2011, getting one hit in seven plate appearances before getting sent back to AAA. He is currently in the White Sox minor league system.

Happy Birthday - 4/23

RHP Yonquelys Martinez (19)
The Astros signed Martinez as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2011.  He only pitched 8.1 innings in 5 games and had a 1-0 record with a 6.48 ERA and a 1.560 WHIP.

Former Astros with birthdays today ~

RHP Tom Dixon (57)
Obtained from the Cardinals, Dixon played in 58 games (24 starts) for Houston from 1977 to 1979. He was 9-14 with a 4.22 ERA and a 1.434 WHIP.

CF Luis Durango (26)
Selected off waivers from San Diego, Durango played in 2 games for Houston in August of 2011 before Ed Wade came to his senses and sent him back to AAA (no offense intended to either Luis or Ed). He is currently in the Atlanta minor league system.