The Puerto Rican-born Agosto was signed at age 16 by the Red Sox in 1974, but spent
his first full ML season with the 1984 White Sox. Chicago fans unkindly labelled
the reliever "Juan Disgusto: the Master of Disaster" when he failed too often with
the game on the line. But he matured with the Astros. In 1988, Agosto went 10-2, and he provided steady relief for Houston over the next two seasons, topping the league with 82 appearances in 1990 as a setup man for closer Dave Smith. (RL/JGR)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»August 3, 1989: The Reds score 14 runs in the first inning of an 18–2 demolition of the Astros. ML records set during the onslaught include most hits in an inning (16), most players with two hits in an inning (7), and most singles in an inning (12). Mariano Duncan and Luis Quinones each tie the major-league record by batting three times and the team ties the National League and ML mark with most players scoring twice (6). Tom Browning is the easy complete game winner while Jim Clancy, who gives up seven runs while recording no outs, is the loser. Bob Forsch, allows 10 runs on 18 hits in seven innings, and Juan Agosto, one run in one inning.
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