1978 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
Joaquín Andújar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.67	3.42	Average (53) — 69 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 110.67 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.
Floyd Bannister	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.33	4.81	Below average (44) — 174 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.81 over 110.33 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.
Tom Dixon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.00	3.99	Average (50) — 101 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 140.00 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.
Ken Forsch	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Mark Lemongello	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	210.33	3.94	Average (50) — 101 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 210.33 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.
Bo McLaughlin	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.01	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.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.67	3.86	Average (50) — 101 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 202.67 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.
Gene Pentz	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Frank Riccelli	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
J. R. Richard	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	275.00	3.11	Average (57) — 29 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 275.00 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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	2.12	Average (59) — 15 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.12 over 68.00 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.
Joe Sambito	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	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.
Dan Warthen	Pitchers	31	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.
Rick Williams	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.67	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.
Oscar Zamora	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.20	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.
Reggie Baldwin	Catchers	6	batting	67	17	1	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Bruce Bochy	Catchers	13	batting	154	41	3	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 159 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Joe Ferguson	Catchers	13	batting	150	31	7	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Ed Herrmann	Catchers	8	batting	36	4	0	.111	—	—	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.
Luis Pujols	Catchers	8	batting	153	20	1	.131	—	—	Below average (33) — 432 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Dave Bergman	Infielders	16	batting	186	43	0	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Enos Cabell	Infielders	23	batting	660	195	7	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 660 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.
Keith Drumright	Infielders	15	batting	55	9	0	.164	—	—	Below average (43) — 397 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Mike Fischlin	Infielders	10	batting	86	10	0	.116	—	—	Below average (36) — 430 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Julio González	Infielders	9	batting	223	52	1	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Art Howe	Infielders	18	batting	420	123	7	.293	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 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.
Rafael Landestoy	Infielders	17	batting	218	58	0	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Roger Metzger	Infielders	14	batting	123	27	0	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Jim Obradovich	Infielders	19	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Jimmy Sexton	Infielders	24	batting	141	29	2	.206	—	—	Below average (44) — 387 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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	Infielders	27	batting	461	133	14	.289	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Jesús Alou	Outfielders	22	batting	139	45	2	.312	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Joe Cannon	Outfielders	20	batting	18	4	0	.222	—	—	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.
César Cedeño	Outfielders	28	batting	192	54	7	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 80 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	25	batting	565	178	10	.315	—	—	Strong (63) — 10 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.
Wilbur Howard	Outfielders	26	batting	148	34	1	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Jeffrey Leonard	Outfielders	46	batting	26	10	0	.385	—	—	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.
Terry Puhl	Outfielders	21	batting	585	169	3	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 80 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Denny Walling	Outfielders	29	batting	247	62	3	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.

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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: 1978 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:17:46.744279+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.