JoséCruz Dilan nicknamed "Cheo",is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player,coach and baseball front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1970 to 1988,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros.
Roberto Alomar Velázquez is a Puerto Rican former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for sixteen seasons,primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is regarded as one of the greatest second basemen and all-around players. During his career,the 12-time All-Star won more Gold Glove Awards (10) than any other second baseman in baseball history,in addition to winning four Silver Slugger Awards for his hitting. Among second basemen,he ranks third in games played (2,320),fifth in stolen bases (474),sixth in plate appearances (10,400),seventh in doubles (504) and assists (6,524),and eighth in hits (2,724),runs (1,508),at-bats (9,073),and double plays turned (1,407). In 2011,Alomar was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame,becoming the first Hall of Fame member to be depicted as a Blue Jays player on his plaque.
Kazuo Matsui is a Japanese retired professional baseball player who played as a shortstop and is the current manager of the Saitama Seibu Lions. He is a switch-hitter.
Craig Alan Biggio is an American former baseball second baseman,outfielder and catcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros,from 1988 to 2007. A seven-time National League (NL) All-Star often regarded as the greatest all-around player in Astros history,he is the only player ever to be named an All-Star and to be awarded Silver Slugger Award at both catcher and second base. With longtime teammates Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman,he formed the core of the "Killer B's" who led Houston to six playoff appearances from 1997 to 2005,culminating in the franchise's first World Series appearance in 2005. At the end of his career,he ranked sixth in NL history in games played (2,850),fifth in at bats (10,876),21st in hits (3,060),and seventh in runs scored (1,844). His 668 career doubles ranked sixth in major league history,and are the second-most ever by a right-handed hitter;his 56 doubles in 1999 were the most in the major leagues in 63 years.
Joe Leonard Morgan was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Colt .45s / Astros,Cincinnati Reds,San Francisco Giants,Philadelphia Phillies,and Oakland Athletics from 1963 to 1984. He won two World Series championships with the Reds in 1975 and 1976 and was also named the National League Most Valuable Player in each of those years. Considered one of the greatest second basemen of all time,Morgan was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Roger Leandro Cedeño is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2005 for the Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets,Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,and St. Louis Cardinals.
César Cedeño Encarnación is a Dominican former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a center fielder from 1970 to 1986,most prominently as a member of the Houston Astros where he helped the franchise win its first-ever National League Western Division title and postseason berth in 1980.
William Charles Harris is an American professional baseball coach who is currently the third base coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is also a former Major League Baseball outfielder and second baseman with the Baltimore Orioles,Chicago White Sox,Boston Red Sox,Atlanta Braves,Washington Nationals,New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds between 2001 and 2012. With the White Sox,he won the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He attended Middle Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University and lives in Cairo,Georgia during the off-season. He is the nephew of former third baseman and shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants,Ernest Riles.
David Earle Lopes is an American former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed. He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Oakland Athletics,Chicago Cubs,and Houston Astros;he managed the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kenneth Francis Landreaux is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the California Angels,Minnesota Twins,and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1977 through 1987.
Philip Mason Garner is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder with the Oakland Athletics,Pittsburgh Pirates,Houston Astros,Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. With the Pirates,he won the 1979 World Series over the Baltimore Orioles. He was manager of the Astros from July 14,2004 to August 27,2007,leading Houston to a World Series appearance in 2005.
Lee Andrew May was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1965 to 1982 for the Cincinnati Reds,Houston Astros,Baltimore Orioles,and Kansas City Royals.
Gus Triandos was a Greek American professional baseball player and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher and a first baseman for the New York Yankees,Baltimore Orioles,and the Detroit Tigers of the American League (AL) and the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros of the National League (NL). A four-time All-Star,he batted and threw right-handed. In 1981,he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
Michael Ray Bourn is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,Arizona Diamondbacks,and Baltimore Orioles between 2006 and 2016. He also played internationally for the United States national baseball team.
The 2004 Houston Astros season was the 43rd season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in Houston,Texas. Five years removed from opening Minute Maid Park,the Astros hosted the All-Star Game,which was the first held in Houston since 1986. Having limped into the All-Star break with a 44–44 record,Phil Garner was named to replace Jimy Williams as manager. The Astros finished second in the Central division and captured the NL Wild Card. The Astros won a postseason series for the first time in franchise history by defeating the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series (NLDS),scoring an NLDS-record 36 runs. Roger Clemens won the NL Cy Young Award,becoming the fourth pitcher to win the award in both leagues,and the only one with seven overall.
JoséCarlos Altuve is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Having played for the Astros since 2011,he is the longest-tenured current member of the team,and the only one to have been with the Astros since they were in the National League.
Jonathan Rafael Villar Roque is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He has previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,Baltimore Orioles,Miami Marlins,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Mets,Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels. Prior to 2017,Villar was primarily a shortstop.
Kyle Daniel Tucker,nicknamed ”King Tuck”,is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Astros selected Tucker with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut in 2018.
Mauricio Andre Dubón is a Honduran professional baseball shortstop and utility player for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Selected during the 26th round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox,Dubón made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019,and has also played for the San Francisco Giants.
Myles James Noble Straw is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 12th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft,and made his major league debut with them in 2018.
