A fourth-round draft choice of the Astros in 2001, the lefthander got into one game with the Astros during his brief call-up in 2006. He also represented Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

He is also the nephew of AstrosDaily.com columnist Scott Barzilla.

Stats

Pitching         W   L   PCT   ERA   G  GS  CG  SV  GF   IP     H    R    ER   BB   SO
2006             0   0        0.00   1   0   0   0   0    0.1    1    0    0    0    0


Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2006              1     0     0    0   0   0   0    0    0    0    0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000

Astros Trades & Transactions

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This Date in Astros History

Jan 25, 1979 - Philip Barzilla is born in Houston, TX. The lefthander tosses 1/3rd of an inning for the hometown team in 2006, much to the joy of his family, including one proud uncle.