March 29 in Houston Astros History: Eric Bruntlett is born in Lafayette, IN. The utilityman bats .250 with nine homers during his five seasons (1978)

Eric Bruntlett is born in Lafayette, IN. The utilityman bats .250 with nine homers during his five seasons with Houston (2003-2007). His turn of a double play in Game 4 of the 2005 N.L.C.S. seals a pivotal 2-1 victory. He later would make an unassisted triple play as a member of the Phillies in 2009

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