Huston Street
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Huston Lowell Street
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Texas at Austin
- High School Westlake High School (TX)
- Debut April 6, 2005
- Born August 2, 1983 in Austin, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Huston Street had three saves in 2002 Haarlem Baseball Week and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings in the final to hold on to team USA's one-run lead. He followed by allowing 1 run in 2 2/3 IP in the 2002 World University Championship. In the 2003 Pan American Games, Street turned in an amazing relief performance in the semifinals against Mexico. He worked 8 2/3 innings, throwing 94 pitches, and allowed no runs as the US triumphed 3-2 in 14 innings to go on to the Gold Medal game (which they lost).
Street was drafted by the Oakland A's in the 1st round of the 2004 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Blake Davis and made his pro debut that summer.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2005 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 2005 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (2006 & 2009)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Bobby Crosby | Huston Street | Justin Verlander |
