Sunday, February 12, 2012

Happy Birthday - 2/12

C Chris Snyder (31)
One of our newest Astros, Snyder has a .231/.333/.394/.727 batting line over eight seasons in the majors.  In 34 games for the Pirates in 2011, he hit .271/.376/.396/.772.  He has a lifetime caught stealing percentage of 30% (comparable to Humberto Quintero's 32%).  He was signed as a free agent by the Astros in January.



Former Astros with birthdays today ~

RHP Tim Redding (34)
Pitched in 91 games for Houston from 2001 to 2004
21-28 record with a 4.75 ERA and a 1.506 WHIP
Traded to the Padres for Humberto Quintero

OF Cameron Drew (48)
Played in 7 games for Houston in 1988

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