1968 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
Wade Blasingame	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.75	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.
John Buzhardt	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.12	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.
Danny Coombs	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.28	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.
Mike Cuellar	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	2.74	Average (53) — 47 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 170.67 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.
Larry Dierker	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.67	3.31	Average (48) — 89 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 233.67 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.
Tom Dukes	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.27	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 Gilson	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.36	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 Giusti	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.00	3.19	Average (49) — 83 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 251.00 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.
Fred Gladding	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	14.54	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.
Pat House	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.71	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.
Denny Lemaster	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	2.81	Average (53) — 47 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 224.00 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 Ray	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Steve Shea	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Don Wilson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.67	3.28	Average (48) — 89 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.28 over 208.67 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.
Dave Adlesh	Catchers	6	batting	104	19	0	.183	—	—	Below average (44) — 290 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
John Bateman	Catchers	7	batting	350	87	4	.249	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 at-bats and 4 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	81	13	0	.160	—	—	Below average (43) — 303 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Hal King	Catchers	8	batting	55	8	0	.145	—	—	Below average (44) — 290 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Bob Aspromonte	Infielders	14	batting	409	92	1	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Julio Gotay	Infielders	17	batting	165	41	1	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
John Mayberry	Infielders	00	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.
Leon McFadden	Infielders	20	batting	47	13	0	.277	—	—	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.
Denis Menke	Infielders	11	batting	542	135	6	.249	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	18	batting	20	5	0	.250	—	—	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.
Doug Rader	Infielders	12	batting	333	89	6	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 56 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Rusty Staub	Infielders	10	batting	591	172	6	.291	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 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.
Héctor Torres	Infielders	15	batting	466	104	1	.223	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 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.
Byron Browne	Outfielders	37	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Nate Colbert	Outfielders	27	batting	53	8	0	.151	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
Ron Davis	Outfielders	22	batting	217	46	1	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
José Herrera	Outfielders	22	batting	100	24	0	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	21	batting	257	61	6	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Ivan Murrell	Outfielders	20	batting	59	6	0	.102	—	—	Below average (41) — 319 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Dick Simpson	Outfielders	37	batting	177	33	3	.186	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Lee Thomas	Outfielders	28	batting	201	39	1	.194	—	—	Below average (44) — 290 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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 Watson	Outfielders	27	batting	140	32	2	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Jimmy Wynn	Outfielders	24	batting	542	146	26	.269	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 26 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.
Danny Walton	Outfielders	50	batting	2	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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:08:10.525085+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.