Friday, September 16, 2016

1990 Columbus Mudcats player profiles, AA Houston Astros

Ryan Bowan 1990 Columbus Mudcats card

Features on each member of the 1990 Columbus Mudcats, AA affiliate of the Houston Astros.

Columbus Mudcats (34)
  1. Harold Allen used his work habits to make AAA with Astros
  2. Willie Ansley impressed scouts enough for 7th overall pick
  3. Eric Anthony worked to be consistent over 9 majors seasons
  4. Jeff Baldwin played harder, saw 7 majors games with Astros
  5. Daven Bond saw 7 pro seasons, then turned softball coach
  6. Ryan Bowen earned reputation as hard-luck majors pitcher
  7. Mike Browning's playing career spanned fifteen years
  8. Jose Cano pitched six majors games, to son at home run derby
  9. Andujar Cedeno got hits in 7 ML seasons, died in 2000 crash
  10. Fred Costello for move home, played decade, made AAA, Taiwan
  11. Todd Credeur played five seasons in Astros system, made AA
  12. Diamond Jim Devitt earned two Purple Hearts in Vietnam, then worked in radio, TV and advertising in Columbus, Ga., 2/14/21
  13. Tony Eusebio, Hit Anything, 8/19/16
  14. Luis Gonzalez, One Hit, 1/14/12
  15. Rusty Harris, Doubled Off, 6/11/17
  16. Dean Hartgraves, Long Time, 7/19/16
  17. Bert Hunter, Biggest Adjustment, 8/21/16
  18. Bernie Jenkins made AA, knew he'd see disappointment
  19. Jeff Juden proved a unique player over eight majors seasons
  20. Belinda Kay earned fans middays at Columbus, Ga.'s South 106; Got sponsor card with Mudcats, 2/16/21
  21. Tom Madison - as Mason Dixon - helped run Columbus, Ga., radio station; Also got own baseball card, 2/15/21
  22. Joe Mikulik, Personal Challenge, 9/7/16
  23. Andy Mota, More Confident, 4/18/11
  24. Al Osuna, Established Himself, 7/24/16
  25. Ron Porterfield couldn't play anymore, so he chose training; Made bigs with Tampa, Dodgers, 2/13/21
  26. Edinson Renteria, Another Job, 8/20/16
  27. Shane Reynolds, Frustrated Hitters, 8/8/16
  28. Bob Robertson played a decade in bigs, later coached minors; Missed bunt sign in World Series, hit home run, 2/12/21
  29. John Sheehan, Three Innings, 8/11/16
  30. Rich Simon, Lead Protected, 8/12/16
  31. Rick Sweet, That Mentality, 9/13/16
  32. Dennis Tafoya, Showed Dedication, 8/14/16
  33. Charley Taylor, Fun Time, 9/15/16
  34. Wally Trice, New Pitch, 8/15/16

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