1984 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
Jeff Calhoun	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.17	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.
Bill Dawley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.35	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.
Bob Knepper	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.67	3.20	Average (57) — 28 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 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.
Mike LaCoss	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.00	4.02	Average (50) — 105 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 132.00 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	—	—	—	—	40.67	5.53	Average (45) — 157 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 over 40.67 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	—	—	—	—	248.33	3.04	Average (59) — 12 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 248.33 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.
Mark Ross	Pitchers	47	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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	4.58	Average (47) — 134 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 90.33 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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.67	3.04	Average (58) — 17 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 183.67 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 Sambito	Pitchers	35	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.
Mike Scott	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.00	4.68	Average (45) — 157 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 154.00 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.21	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.
Julio Solano	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.95	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	191	50	4	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Mark Bailey	Catchers	6	batting	344	73	9	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Tom Wieghaus	Catchers	13	batting	10	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.
Alan Bannister	Infielders	7	batting	20	4	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.
Enos Cabell	Infielders	23	batting	436	135	8	.310	—	—	Average (58) — 24 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 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.
Glenn Davis	Infielders	27	batting	61	13	2	.213	—	—	Average (49) — 254 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Bill Doran	Infielders	19	batting	548	143	4	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	374	104	4	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Ray Knight	Infielders	22	batting	278	62	2	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Jim Pankovits	Infielders	20	batting	81	23	1	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Bert Peña	Infielders	1	batting	39	8	1	.205	—	—	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	527	137	6	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Harry Spilman	Infielders	16	batting	72	19	2	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Dickie Thon	Infielders	10	batting	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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	Infielders	29	batting	249	70	3	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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	17	batting	331	86	2	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 215 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 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	600	187	12	.312	—	—	Average (59) — 15 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	28	batting	524	152	9	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Terry Puhl	Outfielders	21	batting	449	135	9	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 32 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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.
Tony Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Tim Tolman	Outfielders	18	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.
Mike Richardt	Outfielders	30	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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: 1984 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1984 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:22:16.273412+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.