Features on each member of the 1990 Columbus Mudcats, AA affiliate of the Houston Astros.
Columbus Mudcats (34)
- Harold Allen used his work habits to make AAA with Astros
- Willie Ansley impressed scouts enough for 7th overall pick
- Eric Anthony worked to be consistent over 9 majors seasons
- Jeff Baldwin played harder, saw 7 majors games with Astros
- Daven Bond saw seven pro seasons, then turned softball coach
- Ryan Bowen earned reputation as hard-luck majors pitcher
- Mike Browning's playing career spanned 15 years, made AAA
- Jose Cano pitched six majors games, to son at home run derby
- Andujar Cedeno got hits in 7 ML seasons, died in 2000 crash
- Fred Costello for move home, played decade, made AAA, Taiwan
- Todd Credeur played five seasons in Astros system, made AA
- Diamond Jim Devitt earned two Purple Hearts in Vietnam, then worked in radio, TV and advertising in Columbus, Ga., 2/14/21
- Tony Eusebio, Hit Anything, 8/19/16
- Luis Gonzalez, One Hit, 1/14/12
- Rusty Harris, Doubled Off, 6/11/17
- Dean Hartgraves, Long Time, 7/19/16
- Bert Hunter, Biggest Adjustment, 8/21/16
- Bernie Jenkins made AA, knew he'd see disappointment
- Jeff Juden proved a unique player over eight majors seasons
- Belinda Kay earned fans middays at Columbus, Ga.'s South 106; Got sponsor card with Mudcats, 2/16/21
- Tom Madison - as Mason Dixon - helped run Columbus, Ga., radio station; Also got own baseball card, 2/15/21
- Joe Mikulik, Personal Challenge, 9/7/16
- Andy Mota, More Confident, 4/18/11
- Al Osuna, Established Himself, 7/24/16
- Ron Porterfield couldn't play anymore, so he chose training; Made bigs with Tampa, Dodgers, 2/13/21
- Edinson Renteria, Another Job, 8/20/16
- Shane Reynolds, Frustrated Hitters, 8/8/16
- Bob Robertson played a decade in bigs, later coached minors; Missed bunt sign in World Series, hit home run, 2/12/21
- John Sheehan, Three Innings, 8/11/16
- Rich Simon, Lead Protected, 8/12/16
- Rick Sweet, That Mentality, 9/13/16
- Dennis Tafoya, Showed Dedication, 8/14/16
- Charley Taylor, Fun Time, 9/15/16
- Wally Trice, New Pitch, 8/15/16
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