1983 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
Bill Dawley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.82	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	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.65	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.
Jeff Heathcock	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	3.21	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 28.00 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.
Bob Knepper	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.67	3.19	Average (57) — 20 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 203.67 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.
Frank LaCorte	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Mike LaCoss	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.00	4.43	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 138.00 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 Madden	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	3.14	Average (55) — 37 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 94.67 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.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	263.67	3.48	Average (55) — 37 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 263.67 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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	3.69	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 114.67 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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	2.98	Average (58) — 12 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 196.33 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.
Mike Scott	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	3.72	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 145.00 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.
Dave Smith	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.10	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.
Julio Solano	Pitchers	52	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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	14	batting	275	63	8	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
George Bjorkman	Catchers	20	batting	75	17	2	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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 Mizerock	Catchers	4	batting	85	13	1	.153	—	—	Below average (41) — 408 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Luis Pujols	Catchers	6	batting	87	17	0	.195	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 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.
Bill Doran	Infielders	19	batting	535	145	8	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	567	135	14	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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.
Ray Knight	Infielders	22	batting	507	154	9	.304	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 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.
Bert Peña	Infielders	1	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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	98	21	1	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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	78	13	1	.167	—	—	Below average (43) — 392 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Dickie Thon	Infielders	10	batting	619	177	20	.286	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 20 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	Infielders	38	batting	56	11	2	.196	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Denny Walling	Infielders	29	batting	135	40	3	.296	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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	195	46	2	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	25	batting	594	189	14	.318	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 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.
Scott Loucks	Outfielders	26	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Omar Moreno	Outfielders	24	batting	405	98	0	.242	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	28	batting	143	48	1	.336	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Terry Puhl	Outfielders	21	batting	465	136	8	.292	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
Tony Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	186	42	2	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.

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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: 1983 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:32:03.553731+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.