Bradley Thomas Lidge,nicknamed "Lights Out",is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Lidge played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 2002–2012. He played for the Houston Astros,Philadelphia Phillies,and Washington Nationals. As a relief pitcher Lidge saved 225 games during his career. He was a two-time All-Star,and in 2008 won the Delivery Man of the Year Award and the National League (NL) Rolaids Relief Man Award. Lidge was a host on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio.
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Houston Astros and New York Mets. A three-time Cy Young Award winner as well as an AL MVP recipient,Verlander is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
Brent Terry Strom is an American former professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach. His Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career spanned from 1972 to 1973 and 1975 to 1977 for the New York Mets,Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres. He served as pitching coach for the Houston Astros in 1996 and from 2014 to 2021,helping guide the club to the 2017 World Series championship. He also coached the Kansas City Royals from 2000 to 2001,and the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2022 to 2024. According to an interview with Tommy John,Strom was the second pitcher to receive Tommy John surgery.
This a partial list of Minor League Baseball players in the Houston Astros system and the rosters of their minor league affiliates.
Gerrit Alan Cole is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. Cole played for the baseball team at Orange Lutheran High School and was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Cole opted not to sign and instead attended the University of California,Los Angeles (UCLA),where he played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins.
Mark Stewart Appel is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Astros with the first overall pick of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
William Taylor Harris is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Arizona Diamondbacks,Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. He made his major league debut in 2012.
Aaron Eugene Fletcher is an American professional baseball pitcher for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played college baseball for the University of Houston. Fletcher was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 14th round of the 2018 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Christopher Michael Devenski,also known as "Devo",is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Arizona Diamondbacks,Philadelphia Phillies,Los Angeles Angels,and Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to playing professionally,Devenski played college baseball for Golden West College and California State University,Fullerton. The Chicago White Sox selected Devenski in the 25th round,with the 771st overall selection,of the 2011 MLB draft. He was named an MLB All-Star in 2017.
Eric Lance Lauer is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. He played college baseball for the Kent State Golden Flashes of Kent State University. Lauer made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2018 and was traded to the Brewers before the 2020 season.
Phillip Louis Maton III is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres,Cleveland Indians,Houston Astros,and Tampa Bay Rays.
Drew Thomas Rasmussen is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers,for whom he made his MLB debut in 2020.
Wander Suero Montero is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Houston Astros. He won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals.
Joseph Abel "Jojo" Romero,is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2020 to 2022. He has played for the Mexico national baseball team.
Trevor R. Stephan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Stephan played college baseball for Hill College and the University of Arkansas. The New York Yankees selected Stephan in the third round of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Daniel Robert Ponce de Leon,formerly known as Daniel Poncedeleon,is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tommy Romero is an American professional baseball pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals.
Seth Antonio Martinez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). From Sierra Vista,Arizona,Martinez attended Arizona State University and played college baseball for the Sun Devils. The Oakland Athletics selected Martinez in the 17th round of the 2016 MLB draft. Martinez remained in the Oakland organization until the Astros selected him in the 2020 Rule 5 draft,and he made his MLB debut in 2021.
Ralph Albert Garza Jr. is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He has previously played for the Houston Astros,Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays. He was drafted by the Astros in the 26th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.
Robert Riordan Gasser is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
