2008 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
Alberto Árias	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	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.
Brandon Backe	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	6.05	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.05 over 166.67 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 Borkowski	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.50	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.
Doug Brocail	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.93	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 Byrdak	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.90	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.
Jack Cassel	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	5.64	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 30.33 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.
Shawn Chacón	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.04	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 85.67 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.
Geoff Geary	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.53	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.
LaTroy Hawkins	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.43	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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	8.38	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.
Brian Moehler	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.00	4.56	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 150.00 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.
Fernando Nieve	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.44	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	—	—	—	—	208.67	3.54	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 208.67 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.
Chad Paronto	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.35	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.
Wandy Rodríguez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.33	3.54	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 137.33 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.
Chris Sampson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	4.22	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 117.33 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 Valverde	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Óscar Villarreal	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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 Wolf	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	3.57	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 70.67 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.
Wesley Wright	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.01	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	216	47	3	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Humberto Quintero	Catchers	55	batting	168	38	2	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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. Towles	Catchers	46	batting	146	20	4	.137	—	—	Below average (38) — 492 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Lance Berkman	Infielders	17	batting	554	173	29	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 at-bats and 29 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.
Geoff Blum	Infielders	27	batting	325	78	14	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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 Castillo	Infielders	13	batting	32	9	0	.281	—	—	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.
Mark Loretta	Infielders	8	batting	261	73	4	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Kazuo Matsui	Infielders	3	batting	375	110	6	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Edwin Maysonet	Infielders	23	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
David Newhan	Infielders	31	batting	104	27	2	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Tomás Pérez	Infielders	13	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Mark Saccomanno	Infielders	19	batting	10	2	1	.200	—	—	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.
Miguel Tejada	Infielders	10	batting	632	179	13	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 632 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.
Ty Wigginton	Infielders	21	batting	386	110	23	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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.
Reggie Abercrombie	Outfielders	1	batting	55	17	2	.309	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Michael Bourn	Outfielders	14	batting	467	107	5	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
José Cruz Jr.	Outfielders	22	batting	49	6	0	.122	—	—	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.
Darin Erstad	Outfielders	2	batting	322	89	4	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Carlos Lee	Outfielders	45	batting	436	137	28	.314	—	—	Strong (63) — 4 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 at-bats and 28 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.
Hunter Pence	Outfielders	9	batting	595	160	25	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 at-bats and 25 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	Outfielders	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.

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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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:19:14.116428+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.