Houston Astros Countdown: Top Five “Sixth” Men for A.J. Hinch

Let’s talk basketball for a minute, then relate it to the Astros.

May 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) runs out on the field before playing against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The concept of the sixth man is the player that is the first man off the bench. Usually, a guard, this player is an instant scorer, immediately impacting the game with his offense. For example, in Houston, the Rockets have a guard, Eric Gordon. He could be on track to win the 2017 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award after a stellar season of being an accurate three-point shooter off the bench. In any sport, depth on the bench is of vital importance to the success of a team, especially for the Houston Astros.

I've watched this throw home by @JSMarisnick about 25 times #Astros #EarnIt @TalkingStros https://t.co/Rvz2aw8SVR
— Baseball Lawyer (@Bballlawyer) May 12, 2017

Today, we will be counting down the Astros top five “sixth men” on the Astros active roster. Today, we will be counting down the Astros top five “sixth men” on the Astros active roster.

Let’s talk basketball for a minute, then relate it to the Astros.

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