The native Californian was tossed into the trade where Domingo Jean was dealt from New York for Xavier Hernandez. As a utility infielder, Stankiewicz (pron: STANK-uh-wits) played 80 games over two seasons with the Astros (1994, 1995) and hit .189 with one homer. He was released then finished his career with the Expos and Diamonbacks. For his seven big league seasons, he hit .241 with four homers and 17 steals.