1985 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.54	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.56	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.
Jim Deshaies	Pitchers	43	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.
Frank DiPino	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.03	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	—	—	—	—	56.33	3.36	Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 56.33 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.
Charlie Kerfeld	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	4.06	Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 44.33 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	—	—	—	—	241.00	3.55	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 241.00 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.
Mark Knudson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	9.00	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.
Mike Madden	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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.
Ron Mathis	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	6.04	Below average (43) — 209 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.04 over 70.00 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 Niekro	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	213.00	3.72	Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 213.00 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.
Mark Ross	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.85	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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.00	3.80	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 232.00 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 Scott	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.67	3.29	Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 221.67 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.
Dave Smith	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.27	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.48	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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	14	batting	189	53	8	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Mark Bailey	Catchers	6	batting	332	88	10	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
John Mizerock	Catchers	4	batting	38	9	0	.237	—	—	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	143	35	2	.245	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Glenn Davis	Infielders	27	batting	350	95	20	.271	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Bill Doran	Infielders	19	batting	578	166	14	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	463	124	6	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 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.
Bert Peña	Infielders	1	batting	29	8	0	.276	—	—	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	379	103	4	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Germán Rivera	Infielders	23	batting	36	7	0	.194	—	—	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.
Harry Spilman	Infielders	16	batting	66	9	1	.136	—	—	Below average (42) — 411 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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	251	63	6	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Denny Walling	Infielders	29	batting	345	93	7	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
Kevin Bass	Outfielders	17	batting	539	145	16	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 16 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.
Eric Bullock	Outfielders	9	batting	25	7	0	.280	—	—	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	544	163	9	.300	—	—	Average (58) — 38 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Ty Gainey	Outfielders	24	batting	37	6	0	.162	—	—	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.
Chris Jones	Outfielders	22	batting	25	5	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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	28	batting	444	123	8	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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.
Jim Pankovits	Outfielders	20	batting	172	42	4	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Terry Puhl	Outfielders	21	batting	194	55	2	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Tim Tolman	Outfielders	18	batting	43	6	2	.140	—	—	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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:12:33.269835+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.