1965 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Don Arlich	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	3.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Bruce	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.67	3.72	Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 229.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Coombs	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	4.79	Average (46) — 113 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 47.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Cuellar	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	3.54	Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 56.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Larry Dierker	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.67	3.50	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 146.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Turk Farrell	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	3.50	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 208.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	4.32	Average (46) — 113 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 131.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	4.18	Average (48) — 97 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 51.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gordon Jones	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack Lamabe	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	4.26	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Larsen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	5.06	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Lee	Pitchers	40,48	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	3.38	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ken MacKenzie	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	3.89	Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 37.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Nottebart	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.00	4.67	Below average (43) — 131 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 158.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Owens	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.33	3.28	Average (53) — 44 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.28 over 71.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Ray	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	10.57	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Claude Raymond	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.33	2.90	Average (55) — 29 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 96.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Robin Roberts	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	1.89	Strong (60) — 8 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 1.89 over 76.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carroll Sembera	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	3.68	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Taylor	Pitchers	40,46	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	6.40	Below average (38) — 143 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 6.40 over 57.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bruce Von Hoff	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	9.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hal Woodeshick	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	3.06	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 32.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Zachary	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	4.22	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Adlesh	Catchers	8	batting	34	5	0	.147	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Bateman	Catchers	7	batting	142	28	7	.197	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Brand	Catchers	9	batting	391	92	2	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Hoffman	Catchers	9	batting	6	2	0	.333	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gus Triandos	Catchers	7	batting	72	13	2	.181	—	—	Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Aspromonte	Infielders	14	batting	578	152	5	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Walt Bond	Infielders	23	batting	407	107	7	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	41	11	0	.268	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Gentile	Infielders	52,4	batting	227	55	7	.242	—	—	Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chuck Harrison	Infielders	35	batting	45	9	1	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sonny Jackson	Infielders	19	batting	23	3	0	.130	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eddie Kasko	Infielders	11	batting	215	53	1	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Lillis	Infielders	15	batting	408	90	1	.221	—	—	Average (45) — 231 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Mahoney	Infielders	25	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	18	batting	601	163	14	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 58 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank Thomas	Infielders	31	batting	58	10	3	.172	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike White	Infielders	16	batting	9	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Beauchamp	Outfielders	20	batting	53	10	0	.189	—	—	Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Gaines	Outfielders	28	batting	229	52	6	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Lee Maye	Outfielders	20	batting	415	104	3	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	34	batting	15	3	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	21	batting	112	24	1	.214	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rusty Staub	Outfielders	10	batting	410	105	14	.256	—	—	Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jimmy Wynn	Outfielders	24	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gene Ratliff	Outfielders	27	batting	4	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:20:52.266793+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.