1982 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Danny Boone	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.55	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.
George Cappuzzello	Pitchers	52	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.
Frank DiPino	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	6.04	Below average (44) — 190 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 6.04 over 28.33 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.
Bob Knepper	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.00	4.45	Average (47) — 159 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 180.00 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.
Frank LaCorte	Pitchers	27,31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.48	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 LaCoss	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.00	2.90	Average (58) — 18 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 115.00 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.
Randy Moffit	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.02	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	—	—	—	—	270.00	2.47	Strong (64) — 3 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 270.00 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.
Gordie Pladson	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	54.00	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.
Bert Roberge	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.21	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 Ross	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.50	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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.00	3.93	Average (51) — 99 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 149.00 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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	250.33	3.16	Average (58) — 18 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 250.33 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.
Joe Sambito	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.71	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.
Dave Smith	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.84	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 Sutton	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	3.00	Average (59) — 11 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 195.00 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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	14	batting	339	87	12	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 184 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 at-bats and 12 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.
Alan Knicely	Catchers	11	batting	133	25	2	.188	—	—	Below average (41) — 401 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Luis Pujols	Catchers	6	batting	176	35	4	.199	—	—	Below average (42) — 391 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Bill Doran	Infielders	19	batting	97	27	0	.278	—	—	Average (51) — 184 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Kiko Garcia	Infielders	23	batting	76	16	1	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 327 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	588	161	13	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 102 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 13 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	365	87	5	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 327 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Ray Knight	Infielders	22	batting	609	161	6	.274	—	—	Average (50) — 211 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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 Pittman	Infielders	9	batting	10	2	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.
Craig Reynolds	Infielders	12	batting	118	30	1	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 240 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Harry Spilman	Infielders	16	batting	61	17	3	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Dickie Thon	Infielders	10	batting	496	137	3	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 146 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Kevin Bass	Outfielders	8	batting	24	1	0	.042	—	—	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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	25	batting	570	157	9	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 at-bats and 9 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 Heep	Outfielders	24	batting	198	47	4	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Scott Loucks	Outfielders	26	batting	49	11	0	.224	—	—	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	507	133	8	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 184 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 at-bats and 8 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 Ray	Outfielders	37	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Tony Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	460	110	1	.239	—	—	Average (45) — 355 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Tim Tolman	Outfielders	38	batting	26	5	1	.192	—	—	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.
Denny Walling	Outfielders	29	batting	146	30	1	.205	—	—	Below average (42) — 391 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Mike Ivie	Outfielders	15	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.

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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: 1982 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1982 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:55:55.294236+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.