The Astros entered the National League in 1962 as the Houston Colt 45s. The name was changed to Astros in 1965 when the team moved into the Astrodome.
The Houston Astros have won 4 Central Division titlessince 1993. They were won in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001.
A.J. Hinch has managed the Astros since the 2015 season. In 2016, he signed an extension for an undisclosed period of time. The former major league catcher, who played for the Oakland Athletics (1998-2000), the Kansas City Royals (2001-2002), the Detroit Tigers (2003) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2004), previously managed the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2009-2010.
The Houston Kid was created in 2001.
5 seasons. The Oilers final season in Houston was 1996. The Texans first season in Houston was 2002. That is 6 years. Nope, it's 5 seasons ... 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001.
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Jason Bulger debuted on August 26, 2005, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark; he played his final game on April 23, 2011, playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium.
The Houston Astros have won 4 Central Division titlessince 1993. They were won in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001.
Wilfredo Rodriguez debuted on September 21, 2001, playing for the Houston Astros at Enron Field; he played his final game on October 4, 2001, playing for the Houston Astros at Enron Field.
In 2001, the Houston Astros won the Baseball Organization of the Year Award.
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Glen Barker debuted on April 7, 1999, playing for the Houston Astros at Astrodome; he played his final game on October 7, 2001, playing for the Houston Astros at Enron Field.
Scott Servais debuted on July 12, 1991, playing for the Houston Astros at Astrodome; he played his final game on September 21, 2001, playing for the Houston Astros at Enron Field.
Tony Eusebio debuted on August 8, 1991, playing for the Houston Astros at Astrodome; he played his final game on October 7, 2001, playing for the Houston Astros at Enron Field.
6 ... 1980, 1986, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001.
Moises Alou played in 4 games at designated hitter for the Houston Astros in 2001, starting in none of them. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).
Craig Biggio played in just one game at designated hitter for the Houston Astros in 2001 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).