1961 - Houston’s first rookie camp
For the young players that signed with the newly-named Colt .45s, farm director Bobby Bragan and the team held their first ever rookie camp in Jacksonville, Florida, giving a chance to see some of the younger players they have under contract.
1979 - Jose Valverde is born?
In his birth certificate, Dominican pitcher Jose Valverde has both March and July listed for his birthday, as well as 1978 and 1979. Either way, the pitcher collected 69 saves in just his two seasons with the Astros, including a league leading 44 in 2008.