1998 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Sean Bergman	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.00	3.72	Average (55) — 52 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 172.00 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.
José Cabrera	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Scott Elarton	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.32	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 Grzanich	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
John Halama	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	5.85	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.85 over 32.33 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 Hampton	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	3.36	Average (58) — 18 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 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.
Reggie Harris	Pitchers	44	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.
Doug Henry	Pitchers	19,43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.04	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.
Randy Johnson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	1.28	Strong (64) — 2 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 1.28 over 84.33 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.
José Lima	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	3.70	Average (56) — 39 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 233.33 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 Magnante	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.88	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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.04	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.
C. J. Nitkowski	Pitchers	47	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jay Powell	Pitchers	39	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Shane Reynolds	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	3.51	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 233.33 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 Scanlan	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	4.50	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 80.00 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.
Billy Wagner	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Brad Ausmus	Catchers	11	batting	412	111	6	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Tony Eusebio	Catchers	20	batting	182	46	1	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Mitch Meluskey	Catchers	4	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Jeff Bagwell	Infielders	5	batting	540	164	34	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 34 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.
Sean Berry	Infielders	17	batting	299	94	13	.314	—	—	Strong (60) — 34 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 at-bats and 13 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 Biggio	Infielders	7	batting	646	210	20	.325	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 646 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 Bogar	Infielders	27	batting	156	24	1	.154	—	—	Below average (37) — 410 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Ricky Gutiérrez	Infielders	12	batting	491	128	2	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Jack Howell	Infielders	36	batting	38	11	1	.289	—	—	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.
Russ Johnson	Infielders	9	batting	13	3	0	.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.
J. R. Phillips	Infielders	29	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Spiers	Infielders	28	batting	384	105	4	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Moisés Alou	Outfielders	18	batting	584	182	38	.312	—	—	Strong (63) — 14 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 at-bats and 38 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.
Derek Bell	Outfielders	14	batting	630	198	22	.314	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 at-bats and 22 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.
Dave Clark	Outfielders	35	batting	131	27	0	.206	—	—	Below average (43) — 376 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Carl Everett	Outfielders	3	batting	467	138	15	.296	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 at-bats and 15 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.
Richard Hidalgo	Outfielders	15	batting	211	64	7	.303	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Pete Incaviglia	Outfielders	22	batting	16	2	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.
Ray Montgomery	Outfielders	39	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	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.
Daryle Ward	Outfielders	31	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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: 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:07:39.834712+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.