The Mets released him in 1983 and he was picked up by the Padres where he would continue to play through 1987. He spent that year with the Mets' farm team, then played the '82 season back in the majors. His first season in the majors wasn't until 1978 he would play for he Astros until 1980, and by 1981 he was traded to the Mets.

He had been drafted by the White Sox prior to that but did not sign. And, since this is an Astros blog, you've probably guessed by now it wasn't the Rangers.īochy was drafted in the 1st round (24th pick) by Houston in 1975. Bruce is the manager of the Giants.you know, the team that beat those other guys from Texas a little over a week ago.īut, most importantly, Bruce once played for a Texas team himself. If you don't know who Bruce Bochy is chances are you didn't follow the World Series this year. Garrett played for a college about 40 miles from here had I known that I probably would have attend a few games to see him play. Two of Kevin's sons (Garrett and Justin) were selected during the 2007 draft. He remained in Houston until 1995 when he signed with the Baltimore Orioles On JanuBass returned as a Free Agent to the Astros. The New York Mets sent Rob Katzaroff (minors) to the San Francisco Giants to complete the trade. On August 8, 1992the San Francisco Giants traded hi to the New York Mets for a player to be named later. In 1990 Bass signed as a Free Agent with the San Francisco Giants. Up until this time most of his years were spent in the Brewers minor league organization.ĭuring his first stint in Houston Bass was selected for the 1986 National League All-Star team. On Augthe Brewers sent players to be named later and cash to the Houston Astros for Don Sutton. By Septemthe Milwaukee Brewers sent players to be named later, Kevin Bass, Frank DiPino and Mike Madden to the Houston Astros to complete an earlier deal made on August 30, 1982.

Kevin Bass was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 1977 amateur draft on June 7, 1977.

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