A veteran utility infielder, Newhan saw unexpected time in 2008 when injuries to Kaz Matsui and Carlos Lee caused his time in the lineup to increase. He responded reasonably well and was invited back the next year but was waived before the start of the season.

Stats

Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2008             64   104   11   27   5   2   2   12    6   28    1   0  .260  .404  .297  .701

Astros Trades & Transactions

Jan 29, 2008 - Signed David Newhan (IF) as a free agent.

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