Most Astros fans know Ron Washington as the manager who led the in-state rival Rangers to consecutive AL pennants in 2010 and 2011. But how many know that he actually played for the Astros, albeit very briefly?
Washington was an infielder in his playing days, originally breaking through with the Dodgers in 1977, playing in 10 games. But he didn’t see the major leagues again for the next three seasons, remaining in Triple-A and being traded to Minnesota.
He got called back up in 1981 and remained in the majors with the Twins, compiling a .