1987 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
Juan Agosto	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.63	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.
Larry Andersen	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.45	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.
Rocky Childress	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.98	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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	3.59	Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 195.67 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.
Jim Deshaies	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.00	4.62	Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 152.00 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.
Jeff Heathcock	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.16	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.
Manny Hernández	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	5.40	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 21.67 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.
Charlie Kerfeld	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.67	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.
Bob Knepper	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.67	5.27	Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 177.67 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.
Aurelio López	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Rob Mallicoat	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	6.75	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	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.25	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 Meads	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.55	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.
Nolan Ryan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	2.76	Strong (62) — 4 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 2.76 over 211.67 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 Scott	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	247.67	3.23	Strong (60) — 9 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 247.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	1.65	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.
Julio Solano	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.65	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.
Troy Afenir	Catchers	9	batting	20	6	0	.300	—	—	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 Ashby	Catchers	14	batting	386	111	14	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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.
Mark Bailey	Catchers	6	batting	64	13	0	.203	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Ronn Reynolds	Catchers	30	batting	102	17	1	.167	—	—	Below average (41) — 419 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Robbie Wine	Catchers	7	batting	29	3	0	.103	—	—	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.
Dale Berra	Infielders	4	batting	45	8	0	.178	—	—	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.
Buddy Biancalana	Infielders	3	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.
Ken Caminiti	Infielders	11	batting	203	50	3	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Glenn Davis	Infielders	27	batting	578	145	27	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 27 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	625	177	16	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 625 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	112	25	3	.223	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Chuck Jackson	Infielders	23	batting	71	15	1	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Jim Pankovits	Infielders	20	batting	61	14	1	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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	46	7	0	.152	—	—	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	374	95	4	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 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.
Dickie Thon	Infielders	10	batting	66	14	1	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 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.
Denny Walling	Infielders	29	batting	325	92	5	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Kevin Bass	Outfielders	17	batting	592	168	19	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 at-bats and 19 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	365	88	11	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 at-bats and 11 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	24	3	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.
Billy Hatcher	Outfielders	28	batting	564	167	11	.296	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 11 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.
Paul Householder	Outfielders	26	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Davey Lopes	Outfielders	15	batting	43	10	1	.233	—	—	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	122	28	2	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Ty Waller	Outfielders	30	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.
Gerald Young	Outfielders	2	batting	274	88	1	.321	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.

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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:53:11.097642+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.