Michael Anthony Easler, nicknamed "The Hit Man", is an American former professional baseball outfielder, designated hitter, and coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, California Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies, from 1973 to 1987.
Luke Brandon Scott is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays, and in the KBO League for the SK Wyverns.
Félix Mantilla Lamela is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball utility player, who appeared mostly as an infielder. In his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Mantilla played for the Milwaukee Braves (1956–61), New York Mets (1962), Boston Red Sox (1963–65), and Houston Astros (1966). He played second base the majority of his big league career, but also adeptly played shortstop (180), third base (143), outfield (156) and, first base (16). Mantilla batted and threw right-handed.
Edward James Zosky is a former professional baseball shortstop. He played in brief parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1991 and 2000, for the Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros. He also played in the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates minor league systems.
The 1989 New York Yankees season was the 87th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 74–87, finishing in fifth place, 14.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. New York was managed by Dallas Green and Bucky Dent. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
The Houston Astros' 1989 season in American baseball involved the Houston Astros attempting to win the National League West. The season was best remembered for the Astros winning 16 of 17 games in late May through mid June.
James Patrick McNamara is a former professional baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the San Francisco Giants in 1992-93.
Charles Richard McKinney is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1970 and 1977. Originally an infielder when he came up with the Chicago White Sox, he became more of a utility player as his career progressed.
Antonio Llamas Perezchica is a Mexican professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder from 1988-1992. He is currently the third base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Alan Lee Knicely is an American former professional baseball catcher, who played all or parts of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1979 until 1986. He served mainly as a backup catcher for four teams during that time, while also playing some first base and outfield.
This a partial list of Minor League Baseball players in the Houston Astros system and the rosters of their minor league affiliates:
Michael D. Senne was an outfielder who is most notable for winning the 1986 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a senior at the University of Arizona. He is one of three players from the University of Arizona to win that award. The others are Steve Powers and Terry Francona.
Paul Stephen Carey is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who played in 1993 for the Baltimore Orioles. He also managed in the minor leagues from 1998 to 2001. His brother is former NHL goalie Jim Carey.
David Jay "Chip" Glass is a former baseball outfielder who is most notable for winning the 1994 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a senior at University of Oklahoma.
Wesley Adam Rachels is a former second baseman who won the 1998 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a senior at the University of Southern California.
Reginald Conrad Baldwin is a former right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played in 1978 and 1979 for the Houston Astros, although his minor league career spanned from 1976 to 1980. He was 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and he weighed 195 pounds.
Erik Floyd Kratz is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Yankees during an 11-year career. Kratz was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
Keith Lavarne Smith is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Texas Rangers in 1977 and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1979 to 1980. His minor league career spanned from 1972 to 1981. Brother of Bobby Smith who played for the 1973 Marion Mets. He was actually born as Keith LaVaughn Smith and Major League Baseball never corrected the error.
Marwin Javier González is a Venezuelan professional baseball utility player for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). González was signed as an international free agent by the Chicago Cubs in 2005. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2012. He has played in MLB for the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. González has appeared at every position in MLB except for catcher.
Jonathan Gregory "J.D." Davis is an American professional baseball third baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at California State University, Fullerton, and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2017, and has also played for the New York Mets.
