An Alabama native, Downs was acquired from San Francisco late in the 2010 season. He flashed some power the next year, banging ten homers in a reserve role.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2010             11    19    2    2   0   0   0    0    1    2    0   0  .105  .105  .190  .296
2011            106   199   29   55  18   0  10   41   17   47    0   0  .276  .518  .347  .864
Totals          117   218   31   57  18   0  10   41   18   49    0   0  .261  .482  .333  .815

Astros Trades & Transactions

Aug 25, 2010 - Claimed Matt Downs (IF) off waivers from SF-N

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