2004 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Brandon Backe	Pitchers	37,41	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.00	4.30	Average (51) — 98 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 67.00 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.
Kirk Bullinger	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	—	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.
Roger Clemens	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.33	2.98	Average (55) — 2 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 214.33 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.
Octavio Dotel	Pitchers	29	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.
Brandon Duckworth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	6.86	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 6.86 over 39.33 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.
Jared Fernández	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	54.00	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 Gallo	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	—	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.
Jeremy Griffiths	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	10.38	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.
Chad Harville	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	—	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.
Carlos Hernández	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	6.43	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 6.43 over 42.00 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.
Brad Lidge	Pitchers	54	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.
Dan Miceli	Pitchers	58	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.
Wade Miller	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	3.35	Average (53) — 23 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 88.67 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.
Peter Munro	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	5.15	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 99.67 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.
Darren Oliver	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	3.86	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.
Roy Oswalt	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	237.00	3.49	Average (54) — 7 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 237.00 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.
Andy Pettitte	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	3.90	Average (52) — 54 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 83.00 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.
Chad Qualls	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	—	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.
Tim Redding	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	5.72	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 100.67 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.
Russ Springer	Pitchers	36	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.
Ricky Stone	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	—	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.
David Weathers	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	—	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.
Dan Wheeler	Pitchers	35	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.
Brad Ausmus	Catchers	11	batting	403	100	5	.248	—	—	Average (47) — 335 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Raúl Chávez	Catchers	46	batting	162	34	0	.210	—	—	Below average (42) — 446 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Chris Tremie	Catchers	59	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Jason Alfaro	Infielders	29	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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	572	152	27	.266	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.
Eric Bruntlett	Infielders	4	batting	52	13	4	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 216 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Chris Burke	Infielders	2	batting	17	1	0	.059	—	—	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.
Morgan Ensberg	Infielders	14	batting	411	113	10	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Adam Everett	Infielders	28	batting	384	105	8	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Jeff Kent	Infielders	12	batting	540	156	27	.289	—	—	Average (57) — 53 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Mike Lamb	Infielders	26	batting	278	80	14	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 72 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
José Vizcaíno	Infielders	10	batting	358	98	3	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 216 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Carlos Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	333	86	23	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 at-bats and 23 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.
Lance Berkman	Outfielders	17	batting	544	172	30	.316	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Craig Biggio	Outfielders	7	batting	633	178	24	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 633 at-bats and 24 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	199	51	4	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 268 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Jason Lane	Outfielders	24	batting	136	37	4	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 216 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Orlando Palmeiro	Outfielders	19	batting	133	32	3	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 300 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Willy Taveras	Outfielders	1	batting	1	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.

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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: 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2004 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:03:48.532299+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.