The Houston Astros didn’t waste any time after the completion of the World Series to announce their new general manager. Randy Flores is coming to the Astros with considerably more than just his experience with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Houston organization announced on Friday that it had hired 51-year-old Flores to replace Dana Brown.

Given that Flores has a background in scouting and player development, along with front office experience, it is understandable why he was a strong candidate. He has spent the last eight years serving as the assistant general manager for the Cardinals.

Prior to becoming a baseball executive, Flores had an interesting journey through professional baseball, college coaching, and even the technology industry.

Here are three interesting facts about the Astros’ new general manager.

1. Flores Won a World Series Championship With the Cardinals

It’s hard to know what something takes if you have never experienced it. Flores knows about a World Series Championship.…