Rusty Meacham #28

Attended Indian River (FL) Community College.

2003

Pitched in the Houston Astros organization, spending the majority of the season at AAA New Orleans. Was selected by the Astros Aug. 25 after Tripp Cromer was placed on the DL. Made five relief appearances, posting no record and an 11.57 ERA (4.2-IP/6-ER). Held opponents to a .210 average. Was his first major league action since 1996. Pitched a scoreless ninth inning in his Astros debut on September 9 at Chicago - NL. Appeared in 33 games (4 starts) for New Orleans and went 4-3 with a 2.20 ERA (57.1-IP/14-ER), striking out 56 and walking 14. Was 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in his four AAA starts. Held right-handed hitters to a .187 average at New Orleans.

2004