2006 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
Matt Albers	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	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.
Ezequiel Astacio	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	11.12	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 Backe	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.00	3.77	Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 43.00 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.
Phil Barzilla	Pitchers	56	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.
Dave Borkowski	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	4.69	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 71.00 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.
Taylor Buchholz	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.00	5.89	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 113.00 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.
Roger Clemens	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.33	2.30	Average (56) — 4 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 113.33 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 Gallo	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	6.06	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.
Jason Hirsh	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	6.04	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.04 over 44.67 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.
Brad Lidge	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.00	5.28	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 75.00 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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.67	3.02	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 50.67 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.
Fernando Nieve	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.33	4.20	Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 96.33 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.
Roy Oswalt	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	220.67	2.98	Average (56) — 4 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 220.67 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.
Andy Pettitte	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.33	4.20	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 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.
Chad Qualls	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	3.76	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 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.
Wandy Rodríguez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	135.67	5.64	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 135.67 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.
Chris Sampson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	2.12	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 2.12 over 34.00 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.
Russ Springer	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	3.47	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 59.67 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.
Dan Wheeler	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.33	2.52	Average (55) — 12 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 71.33 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.
Brad Ausmus	Catchers	11	batting	439	101	2	.230	—	—	Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
J. R. House	Catchers	59	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.
Eric Munson	Catchers	13	batting	141	28	5	.199	—	—	Below average (43) — 441 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Humberto Quintero	Catchers	46	batting	21	7	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.
Lance Berkman	Infielders	17	batting	536	169	45	.315	—	—	Strong (64) — 4 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 at-bats and 45 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	548	135	21	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 at-bats and 21 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	10	batting	119	33	0	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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 Burke	Infielders	2	batting	366	101	9	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Morgan Ensberg	Infielders	14	batting	387	91	23	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 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.
Adam Everett	Infielders	28	batting	514	123	6	.239	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Mike Lamb	Infielders	26	batting	381	117	12	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 at-bats and 12 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.
Joe McEwing	Infielders	23	batting	6	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.
Aubrey Huff	Outfielders	9	batting	224	56	13	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Charlton Jimerson	Outfielders	52	batting	6	2	1	.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.
Jason Lane	Outfielders	16	batting	288	58	15	.201	—	—	Below average (43) — 441 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Orlando Palmeiro	Outfielders	19	batting	119	30	0	.252	—	—	Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Luke Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	214	72	10	.336	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Willy Taveras	Outfielders	1	batting	529	147	1	.278	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Preston Wilson	Outfielders	4	batting	390	105	9	.269	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Héctor Giménez	Outfielders	56	batting	2	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: 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:42:05.499495+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.