A backup catcher and first baseman who was claimed mid-season on waivers from Philadelphia, Coste hit .204 in 43 games with Houston in 2009.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2009             43   103    3   21   5   0   0   10    8   28    0   0  .204  .252  .259  .511

Astros Trades & Transactions

Jul 10, 2009 - Claimed Chris Coste (C) from PHI-N on waivers.

This Date in Astros History

Feb 04, 2009 - Chris Coste is born in Fargo, ND. The catcher/first baseman was claimed in 2009 and hit .204 in 43 games.

Jul 22, 2009 - Houston stuns closer Ryan Franklin with two runs in the bottom of the ninth to clip the Cardinals, 4-3, and sweep the three-game series from the division leaders. The Astros move within a game of first. Miguel Tejada strokes the game-winner after Chris Coste failed twice to lay down a bunt then spanked an RBI double to center. Jose Valverde wins in relief.