Houston Astros minor league players

Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Houston Astros system and rosters of their minor league affiliates:

Players

Bubbie Buzachero

Bubbie Buzachero
Houston Astros — No. --
Pitcher
Born: June 13, 1981 (1981-06-13) (age 30) Livingston, Tennessee
Bats: Right	Throws: Right

Edward Dale "Bubbie" Buzachero (born June 13, 1981 in Livingston, Tennessee) is a minor league baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization. He was drafted by Toronto in the 23rd round of the 2002 amateur entry draft. He was traded by the Blue Jays to the Cleveland Indians for LHP Brian Tallet on January 17, 2006.

• MiLB.com player profile

Collin DeLome

Collin DeLome
Houston Astros
Outfielder
Born: December 18, 1985 (1985-12-18) (age 25) Buna, Texas
Bats: Left	Throws: Right
Career highlights and awards
Texas League All-Star (2009) New York Penn League Mid-season All-Star(2007)

Collin DeLome (Born December 18, 1985 in Buna, Texas ) is a Minor League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros organization, currently playing for the Triple AAA Oklahoma City RedHawks. After an outstanding high school career at Buna High School Collin played his collegiate ball for Jim Gilligan at Lamar University, he was the Houston Astros third pick in the 2007 amateur entry draft.^[1] De Lome was the 2006 Southland Conference "Player and Hitter of the Year".^[2]

Lamar University

DeLome played three season for Lamar before entering the 2007 draft after his Junior season. Collin Found a home in the outfield after playing infield his high school career. Once adjusted to his new surroundings he would have a career most dream about. During his three years at Lamar Collin set season and career records at the plate. His 15 triples ranks first all time in school history. He set the single season record in 2005 with 9 triples. 2006 was his breakout year where he earned Southland Conference Player and Hitter of the Year awards. In 2006 he set five single season records. His .376 batting Average lead the team as well as 57 runs, 89 hits, 150 total bases and 237 at bats all were team highs. The 89 hits ranks him second in school history on the single season hits list. The 150 total bases tied the single season record and his 237 at bats ranks 4th in school history for a season. During the 2006 campaign he also managed to compile a 17 game hitting streak which ranks 4th all time in school history.

2007 Tri-City Vally Cats

Hit .300 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 65 games for Tri-City of the New York-Penn League.

2008 Lexington and Salem

DeLome split the season between Lexington of the South Atlantic League and Salem of the Carolina League, combining to hit .246 with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs over 129 ballgames. He homered in four straight games for Lexington, from April 16–20.

2009 Corpus Christi Hooks

DeLome spent the entire 2009 season at Double AA Corpus Christi hitting .255. A Texas League All-Star, DeLome showed his usual power-speed combination (20 homers, 15 steals).

2010 Round Rock Express

DeLome spent the entire 2010 season at Triple AAA Round Rock hitting .224 with 17 home runs 56 RBIs and 11 stolen bases.

Awards/Honors

2007 NYP Mid-Season All-Star

2009 AA Texas League All-Star

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External links

• MiLB.com player profile
• Statistics at The Baseball Cube
• http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100325&content_id=8933954&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou

Delino DeShields, Jr.

Delino DeShields, Jr.
Houston Astros — No. --
Center field
Born: August 16, 1992 (1992-08-16) (age 19) College Park, Georgia
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Teams

Delino Lamont DeShields, Jr. (born August 16, 1992) is a baseball player, and the son of former Major League Baseball player Delino DeShields. A center fielder and second baseman, he was drafted with the 8th pick overall by the Houston Astros in the 2010 MLB Draft.

Early days

DeShields, the eldest of his father's five children, was raised in the Atlanta area. He went to Woodward Academy where he played both baseball and football. He was recruited by the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels for football before deciding to pursue baseball instead.^[4] He was also recruited by the LSU Tigers for baseball, but they only committed a half-scholarship to him due to his desire to play professionally. In his senior year at Woodward, he hit 9 home runs and batted .415, while stealing 29 bases.

Astros general manager Ed Wade has stated his intention to send DeShields to the rookie-level Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League once he is signed, with a transition to second base during the winter.^[5]

Scouting report

According to his 2010 MLB Draft scouting report, DeShields has "plus-plus speed" on the basepaths. He is good at hitting, with "the ability to hit line drives consistently". His power hitting his "marginal". His arm strength is "below-average, but it plays OK in the outfield", with "plus range". His fielding ability is good, with a soft-enough touch to play in the middle infield. His physical stature is compared to current Colorado Rockies prospect Eric Young, Jr.. While his speed and pedigree are listed as advantages, his primary disadvantages are his relative lack of power hitting and inconsistent effort. His official MLB Draft profile lists him as a center fielder.^[6]

Andrew Locke

Andrew Locke (born February 28, 1983 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a Minor League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros organization. From Boston College, he was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 19th Round (586th overall) of the 2005 amateur entry draft. He currently plays for the Class AAA Oklahoma City Redhawks, a Houston Astros affiliate.

• Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Jiovanni Mier

Jiovanni Mier
Houston Astros — No. 51
Shortstop
Born: August 26, 1990 (1990-08-26) (age 21) Pomona, California
Bats: Right	Throws: Right

Jiovanni Mier (born August 26, 1990) is a shortstop in the Houston Astros organization.

Mier was drafted by the Houston Astros with the 21st overall pick of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Bonita High School in La Verne California. He was given a $1,358,000 signing bonus.

• Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Brett Oberholtzer

Brett Oberholtzer
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: July 1, 1989 (1989-07-01) (age 22) Christiana, Delaware
Bats: Left	Throws: Left

Brett Oberholtzer (born July 1, 1989) is a professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization. Brett Oberholtzer stands at 6' 2" tall and weighs 230 pounds. Brett Oberholtzer currently plays for the Double-A Texas League.^[7]

The Braves drafted Brett Oberholtzer in the eighth round in 2008, from Seminole Community College in Florida.^[8] Oberholtzer, who was included in the Michael Bourn trade to the Braves, throws a 88-93 MPH fastball, a devastating changeup, slider, and a curveball. Baseball scouts consider Oberholtzer as a number 3 or 4 caliber starter.^[9]

Ben Orloff

Main article: Ben Orloff

Jason Stoffel

Jason Stoffel
Houston Astros — No. --
Pitcher
Born: September 15, 1988 (1988-09-15) (age 23) Agoura, California
Bats: Right	Throws: Right

Jason Anthony Stoffel (born September 18, 1988 in Agoura, California) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.

On July 19, 2011, he was traded to the Houston Astros with Henry Sosa for Jeff Keppinger.^[10]

• Career statistics and player information from ESPN, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

James Van Ostrand

James Van Ostrand (August 7, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Minor League Baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros organization. From Allan Hancock College and Cal Poly, he was selected by the Houston Astros in the 8th Round (249th overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft, and currently plays for the Class AA Corpus Christi Hooks.

Awards/Honors

2008	CAR Mid-Season All-Star
2007	Futures Game Selection
2007	SAL Mid-Season All-Star

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• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• MiLB.com player profile

Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

Triple-A

Oklahoma City RedHawks rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 30 Fernando Abad * 37 Xavier Cedeno 45 Jeff Fulchino * 41 Sammy Gervacio 16 Lucas Harrell 27 Dallas Keuchel 28 Jordan Lyles * 25 Sergio Perez 55 Ryan Rowland-Smith 29 Mickey Storey 32 José Valdez * 22 Andy Van Hekken 15 Ross Wolf		Catchers 49 Robinson Cancel 10 J. R. Towles * Infielders 21 Koby Clemens 12 Anderson Hernández 40 Chris Johnson *  9 Oswaldo Navarro  2 José Vallejo 39 Brett Wallace * Outfielders  5 Collin DeLome  3 Luis Durango  8 Jacob Goebbert 24 Drew Locke		Manager 11 Tony DeFrancesco Coaches -- Keith Bodie (hitting) -- Burt Hooton (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated August 25, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Double-A

Corpus Christi Hooks rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 17 Erick Abreu 45 Jonnathan Aristil 20 Paul Clemens 23 Jarred Cosart 22 Chris Hicks 16 Brad James 28 Blake King * 39 Arcenio Leon * 44 Daniel Meszaros 37 Brett Oberholtzer 30 Ross Seaton 33 Jason Stoffel 19 Henry Villar * 26 Josh Zeid		Catchers 41 Brian Esposito 32 Emerson Frostad 15 Chris Wallace Infielders 13 David Flores 40 Kody Hinze 11 Wladimir Sutil 25 James Van Ostrand 21 Jonathan Villar  2 Brandon Wikoff Outfielders  6 Brandon Barnes  4 Jon Gaston  8 T.J. Steele		Manager 18 Tom Lawless Coaches 38 Don Alexander (pitching) 12 John Moses (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated August 6, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Class A-Advanced

Lancaster JetHawks rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 34 Wander Alvino 31 Jake Buchanan 18 Jose Cisnero 30 Kirk Clark 29 Robert Donovan 43 Bobby Doran 37 Kyle Greenwalt 41 Zachary Grimmett 17 Wes Musick 39 Michael Ness 36 Colton Pitkin 16 Andrew Robinson -- Jose Trinidad 25 Pat Urckfitz 26 Shane Wolf		Catchers 13 Rene Garcia 34 Federico Hernandez 24 Jordan Comadena ∞ Infielders 10 Miguel Arrendell 19 Erik Castro 23 Jonathan Meyer  3 Jiovanni Mier  6 Andrew Simunic 21 Jonathan Singleton 12 Jose Thompson  5 José Vallejo Outfielders 32 Adam Bailey 11 Grant Hogue 45 Brian Pellegrini 15 Austin Wates		Manager  7 Tom Spencer Coaches 44 Darryl Robinson (hitting) 40 Travis Driskill (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated August 6, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Class A

Lexington Legends rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 20 Ruben Alaniz 26 Tanner Bushue 41 Adam Champion 21 Jason Chowning 15 Luis Cruz 32 Jorge De León * -- Brad Dydalewicz 25 Michael Foltynewicz  8 Gabriel Garcia 34 Murilo Gouvea 41 Chia-Jen Lo 35 David Martinez 46 Juan Minaya -- Nathan Pettus 27 Carlos Quevedo 44 Alex Sogard 31 Brian Streilein		Catchers 45 Ben Heath 10 Roberto Pena Infielders 12 Tyler Burnett  2 Delino DeShields, Jr.  7 Michael Kvasnicka 14 Jhonny Medrano 23 Telvin Nash  9 Ben Orloff Outfielders 30 Daniel Adamson -- Jay Austin 24 Enrique Hernandez  5 Emilio King  4 Bryce Lane		Manager 33 Rodney Linares Coaches 36 Dave Borkowski (pitching) 11 Joel Chimelis (batting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated July 9, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Short A

Tri-City ValleyCats rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 33 Joan Belliard 14 Travis Blankenship 39 Kristian Bueno 31 Garrett Bullock 22 Ryan Cole 12 Dayan Diaz 43 Jonas Dufek 24 Kyle Hallock 30 Mitchell Lambson 15 Juri Perez 44 Euris Quezada 29 Ebert Rosario -- Thomas Shirley 35 Travis Smink 25 Nicholas Tropeano -- Brandt Walker		Catchers 27 Miles Hamblin  2 Ryan McCurdy 23 Bubby Williams Infielders 40 Matthew Duffy  5 Jacke Healey  4 John Hinson  3 Neiko Johnson 32 Zachary Johnson  6 Hector Rodriguez Outfielders 16 Justin Gominsky 38 Kellen Kiilsgaard -- Ydarqui Marte 36 Brandon Meredith 18 Andrew Muren		Manager -- Stubby Clapp Coaches -- Mark Bailey (hitting) 21 Gary Ruby (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated July 10, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Rookie

Greeneville Astros rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 44 Ricardo Batista 20 Jamaine Cotton 33 Zachary Dando 35 Danilo Del Rio 45 Mark Jones 14 Christopher Lee 54 Steve Martin 26 Jeremiah Meiners 41 Luis Ordosgoitti 49 Jose Perdomo 36 Tyson Perez 17 James Propst 30 Rodney Quintero 21 Paris Shewey 11 Matison Smith 15 Scott Zuolaga		Catchers 32 Luis Alvarez 38 Ernesto Genoves 19 Cristian Moronta Infielders 40 Chase Davidson 13 Joshua Magee  2 Chan Moon 27 Darwin Rivera 25 Ronald Sanchez 12 Ruben Sosa 23 Alex Todd 31 Jesse Wierzbicki Outfielders 39 Jose Monzon 58 Ariel Ovando 15 Jordan Scott 57 Jose Vargas 24 Garen Wright		Manager 22 Omar Lopez Coaches 46 Rick Aponte (pitching) 34 Josh Bonifay (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated July 11, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

References

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2. ^ "Collin DeLome Named Southland Conference Player and Hitter of the Year". CBS College Sports. May 22, 2006. http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/052206abt.html. Retrieved 2009-04-17. 
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4. ^ http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/five-players-to-watch-121158.html
5. ^ http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/7041276.html
6. ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7334903
7. ^ http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t426&t=p_pbp&pid=519085
8. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=oberho001bre
9. ^ http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/7/31/2307994/prospects-in-the-michael-bourn-trade
10. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Giants Acquire Jeff Keppinger". MLBTradeRumors.com. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/giants-acquire-jeff-keppinger-.html. Retrieved 20 July 2011. 
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