1974 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Mike Cosgrove	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.50	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.
Ramón de los Santos	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.19	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.
Larry Dierker	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	223.67	2.90	Average (58) — 20 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 223.67 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.
Ken Forsch	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.79	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.
Tom Griffin	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.00	3.54	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 211.00 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.
Jerry Johnson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.80	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.
Doug Konieczny	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	7.88	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 Nagy	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.53	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 Osteen	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.33	3.71	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 138.33 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.
J. R. Richard	Pitchers	50	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Roberts	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.00	3.40	Average (54) — 54 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 204.00 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 Scherman	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Paul Siebert	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	3.55	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 25.33 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.
Don Wilson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.67	3.08	Average (57) — 23 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 204.67 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.
Jim York	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.29	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.
Johnny Edwards	Catchers	7	batting	117	26	1	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Cliff Johnson	Catchers	6	batting	171	39	10	.228	—	—	Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 at-bats and 10 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.
Skip Jutze	Catchers	9	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.
Milt May	Catchers	8	batting	405	117	7	.289	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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.
Ray Busse	Infielders	16	batting	34	7	0	.206	—	—	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.
Dave Campbell	Infielders	20	batting	23	2	0	.087	—	—	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.
Tommy Helms	Infielders	19	batting	452	126	5	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Mick Kelleher	Infielders	9	batting	57	9	0	.158	—	—	Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Lee May	Infielders	23	batting	556	149	24	.268	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 24 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.
Denis Menke	Infielders	11	batting	29	3	0	.103	—	—	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.
Roger Metzger	Infielders	14	batting	572	145	0	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.
Larry Milbourne	Infielders	10	batting	136	38	0	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Doug Rader	Infielders	12	batting	533	137	17	.257	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 at-bats and 17 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.
Ollie Brown	Outfielders	31	batting	69	15	3	.217	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
César Cedeño	Outfielders	28	batting	610	164	26	.269	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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.
Bob Gallagher	Outfielders	25	batting	87	15	0	.172	—	—	Below average (42) — 377 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Greg Gross	Outfielders	21	batting	589	185	0	.314	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 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.
Wilbur Howard	Outfielders	26	batting	111	24	2	.216	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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 Watson	Outfielders	27	batting	524	156	11	.298	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 11 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 Easler	Outfielders	22	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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: 1974 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:38:37.314363+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.