Perhaps it was fate that this Puerto Rican native was born to be an Astro. He came into the world on the 25th anniversary of the birth of the franchise. Drafted by the Astros in 2003, the utility infielder has hit .276 at the start of his big league career.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2008              7     7    0    1   0   0   0    0    0    2    0   0  .143  .143  .143  .286
2009             39    69    9   20   2   0   1    7    5   19    0   0  .290  .362  .333  .696
Totals           46    76    9   21   2   0   1    7    5   21    0   0  .276  .342  .317  .659

Astros Trades & Transactions

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This Date in Astros History

Oct 17, 1985 - Edwin Maysonet is born in Arecibo, PR. The utility infielder bats .276 in parts of two seasons with Houston (2008-2009).

May 29, 2009 - Brian Moehler tosses a complete game for the first time in nine years as he tops Pittsburgh, 6-1, to snap a seven-game losing streak. Edwin Maysonet, in just his third big league start, becomes the offensive star with his first major league homer, two doubles, four hits and four RBIs. Ivan Rodriguez chips in three hits as well.