2009 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	—	—	—	—	45.67	3.35	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 45.67 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.
Brandon Backe	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	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.
Yorman Bazardo	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	7.88	Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 7.88 over 32.00 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.
Doug Brocail	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.58	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	—	—	—	—	61.33	3.23	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 61.33 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.
Jeff Fulchino	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.00	3.40	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 82.00 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.
Geoff Geary	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	8.10	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 8.10 over 20.00 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.
Samuel Gervacio	Pitchers	63	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.
Mike Hampton	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.00	5.30	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.30 over 112.00 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.
LaTroy Hawkins	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	2.13	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.13 over 63.33 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.
Wilton López	Pitchers	59	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	—	—	—	—	154.67	5.47	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.47 over 154.67 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.
Bud Norris	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.67	4.53	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 55.67 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 Ortiz	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.57	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 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.
Roy Oswalt	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.33	4.12	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 181.33 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 Paronto	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	12.15	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.
Felipe Paulino	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.67	6.27	Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 6.27 over 97.67 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	—	—	—	—	205.67	3.02	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 205.67 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.
Billy Sadler	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	13.50	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.
Chris Sampson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.33	5.04	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 55.33 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	—	—	—	—	54.00	2.33	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 over 54.00 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.
Wesley Wright	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	5.44	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.44 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.
Chris Coste	Catchers	41	batting	103	21	0	.204	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Humberto Quintero	Catchers	55	batting	157	37	4	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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.
Iván Rodríguez	Catchers	12,77	batting	327	82	8	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
J. R. Towles	Catchers	46	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.
Lance Berkman	Infielders	17	batting	460	126	25	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Geoff Blum	Infielders	27	batting	381	94	10	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Aaron Boone	Infielders	8	batting	13	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.
Chris Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	22	2	0	.091	—	—	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.
Matt Kata	Infielders	36	batting	50	10	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Jeff Keppinger	Infielders	28	batting	305	78	7	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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.
Tommy Manzella	Infielders	12	batting	5	1	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.
Kazuo Matsui	Infielders	3	batting	476	119	9	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Edwin Maysonet	Infielders	18	batting	69	20	1	.290	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Jason Smith	Infielders	31	batting	25	0	0	.091	—	—	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	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.
Michael Bourn	Outfielders	21	batting	606	173	3	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Darin Erstad	Outfielders	2	batting	134	26	2	.194	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Carlos Lee	Outfielders	45	batting	610	183	26	.300	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 at-bats and 26 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 Michaels	Outfielders	4	batting	135	32	4	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Hunter Pence	Outfielders	9	batting	585	165	25	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.

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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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:07:38.733906+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.