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Astros Card of the Day

Hector Torres

Houston acquired this flashy infielder from the California Angels' organization in November, 1967. Last season, Hector was the regular shortstop for the Astros and was named to the Topps Rookie All-Star Team.

At age 12, Hector tossed a one-hitter to win the Little League World Series.

1969 Topps Set (Baseball) (1969)

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Cristian Javier

Jeremy Pena

Christian Walker

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Daily Position Focus: Infield

Jim Pankovitz

Jim Pankovits

Rafael Landestoy

Mark Loretta

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Astros
Coffee Talk
Name that player!

One of only two players (with Nolan Arenado) to pile up at least 950 RBI from 2014-23, Jose drove in multiple runs in 22 games last season. He knocked home seven on a two-homer day at Texas on September 6.

Who is it?

In 2001, Craig again proved that he's one of the toughest players in baseball. Following reconstructive knee surgery, he scored 118 runs and also amassed 28 hit-by- pitches. In his first 14 years with Houston, Craig won four Gold Gloves and was named to seven All-Star Games. He owns career highs ...

Who is it?

Jeremy would have excelled in the late 1980s when shortstops were prized more for their glove than their hitting. Jeremy's power would have been even more rare then than it is today.

Who is it?

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Rookie Cards

Wade Miller

Scooter Tucker

Hunter Brown

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Lance Berkman

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Positions, Positions, & more Positions!

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Card Sets

Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.

1989 Topps Set (Baseball) (28)

2020 Topps Gallery Set (Baseball) (14)

2003 Bowman Heritage Set (Baseball) (7)

1992 Donruss Set (Baseball) (31)

1987 Donruss Set (Baseball) (27)

1999 Stadium Club Set (Baseball) (17)

2014 Topps Gypsy Queen Set (Baseball) (9)

2016 Topps Archives Set (Baseball) (8)

2021 Topps Holiday Set (Baseball) (8)

2012 Topps Set (Baseball) (21)

1995 Score Set (Baseball) (21)

1966 Topps Set (Baseball) (31)

2003 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball) (14)

2012 Topps Archives Set (Baseball) (1)

2020 Topps Archives Set (Baseball) (17)

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Back to the Front! Astros card back du jour...

Larry Dierker

One of the bright young pitching arms on the Houston staff, Larry had a career high of twelve wins last year. He was highly sought after as a teenager because of his tremendous poise and potential. Larry has a live moving fastball, a good curve, and pin-point control.

Larry's hobby is playing golf.

1969 Topps Set (Baseball) (1969)

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Astros
Total Card Count

6,847

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