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Son Of Former Astros Standout Dickie Thon Will Manage In Double-A

Joe Thon has stepped into the role of manager for the Astros' Double-A Chorpus Christi affiliate.

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Son Of Former Astros Standout Dickie Thon Will Manage In Double-A
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Joe Thon, the son of former Houston Astros standout infielder Dickie Thon, will manage the Astros’ Double-A Corpus Christi affiliate this season, the organization announced.

Joe Thon will replace Gregorio Petit, who left to manage the Oakland A’s Single-A affiliate. Thon managed at Single-A Fayetteville last season, finishing with a 55-77 record.

Thon has been a coach in the Astros’ organization since 2021. He spent the ‘20 season as a volunteer assistant at the University of Houston. 

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Andy Jasner
ANDY JASNER

Andy Jasner is a freelance writer based in the Philadelphia area. Jasner graduated from Syracuse University in 1991 and has worked for newspapers, magazines and websites including CBS SportsLine and ESPN.com. Jasner has written two books -- Baltimore Ravens and Phil Jasner: On The Case. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJasner.

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