1988 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.26	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.
Larry Andersen	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.94	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.
Joaquín Andújar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	4.00	Average (50) — 109 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 78.67 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.
Ernie Camacho	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.64	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.17	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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.00	3.84	Average (51) — 96 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 192.00 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.
Jim Deshaies	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	3.00	Average (57) — 24 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 207.00 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 Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	6.51	Below average (43) — 187 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 6.51 over 27.67 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.
Jeff Heathcock	Pitchers	31,41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.81	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	—	—	—	—	175.00	3.14	Average (56) — 31 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 175.00 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 Meads	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Brian Meyer	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.46	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	—	—	—	—	220.00	3.52	Average (53) — 69 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 220.00 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	—	—	—	—	218.67	2.92	Average (58) — 18 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 218.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	14	batting	227	54	7	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Mark Bailey	Catchers	6	batting	23	3	0	.130	—	—	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 Biggio	Catchers	4	batting	123	26	3	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Alex Treviño	Catchers	9	batting	193	48	2	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Buddy Bell	Infielders	25	batting	269	68	7	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 192 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
Ken Caminiti	Infielders	11	batting	83	15	1	.181	—	—	Below average (44) — 399 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Casey Candaele	Infielders	1	batting	31	5	0	.161	—	—	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.
Glenn Davis	Infielders	27	batting	561	152	30	.271	—	—	Average (58) — 45 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 at-bats and 30 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	480	119	7	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Chuck Jackson	Infielders	23	batting	83	19	1	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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	140	31	2	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Rafael Ramírez	Infielders	16	batting	566	156	6	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 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.
Craig Reynolds	Infielders	12	batting	161	41	1	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Craig Smajstrla	Infielders	29	batting	3	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.
Harry Spilman	Infielders	6	batting	5	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.
Denny Walling	Infielders	29	batting	176	43	1	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 269 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Kevin Bass	Outfielders	17	batting	541	138	14	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 164 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Cameron Drew	Outfielders	3	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	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.
John Fishel	Outfielders	18	batting	26	6	1	.231	—	—	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	530	142	7	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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.
Steve Henderson	Outfielders	5	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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.
Louie Meadows	Outfielders	26	batting	42	8	2	.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.
Terry Puhl	Outfielders	21	batting	234	71	3	.303	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Gerald Young	Outfielders	2	batting	576	148	0	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.

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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: 1988 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1988 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:43:33.153771+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.