2012 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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
Fernando Abad	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	5.09	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 46.00 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.
Héctor Ambriz	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	4.19	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 Carpenter	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	6.07	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.07 over 29.67 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.
Xavier Cedeño	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.77	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 31.00 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.
Francisco Cordero	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	19.80	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.
Rhiner Cruz	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	6.05	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.05 over 55.00 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.
Enerio Del Rosario	Pitchers	66	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.
Chuckie Fick	Pitchers	28	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.
Armando Galarraga	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	6.75	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 24.00 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.
Édgar González	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	5.04	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 25.00 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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	30	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.
Lucas Harrell	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.67	3.76	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 193.67 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.
Dallas Keuchel	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	5.27	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 85.33 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	—	—	—	—	66.33	2.17	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 66.33 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.
Jordan Lyles	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	5.09	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 141.33 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.
Brandon Lyon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	3.25	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 36.00 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.
Brett Myers	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	3.52	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 30.67 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	—	—	—	—	168.33	4.65	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 168.33 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.
Aneury Rodríguez	Pitchers	62	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.
Fernando Rodriguez	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	5.37	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.37 over 70.33 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.
Wandy Rodríguez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	3.79	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 130.67 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.
Mickey Storey	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	3.86	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
José Valdez	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	2.25	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.
Kyle Weiland	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	6.62	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.
Wesley Wright	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	3.27	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 52.33 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.
Jason Castro	Catchers	15	batting	257	66	6	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Carlos Corporán	Catchers	22	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.
Chris Snyder	Catchers	18	batting	221	39	7	.176	—	—	Below average (42) — 501 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Jose Altuve	Infielders	27	batting	576	167	7	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Matt Dominguez	Infielders	30,11	batting	109	31	5	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Matt Downs	Infielders	16	batting	178	36	8	.202	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
Marwin González	Infielders	9	batting	205	48	2	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Tyler Greene	Infielders	23	batting	126	31	7	.246	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Chris Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	341	95	8	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.
Brandon Laird	Infielders	13	batting	35	9	1	.257	—	—	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.
Carlos Lee	Infielders	45	batting	258	74	5	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Jed Lowrie	Infielders	4	batting	340	83	16	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 at-bats and 16 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.
Scott Moore	Infielders	46	batting	201	52	9	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Jimmy Paredes	Infielders	38	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Brett Wallace	Infielders	29	batting	229	58	9	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Brandon Barnes	Outfielders	39	batting	98	20	1	.204	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Brian Bixler	Outfielders	12	batting	88	17	2	.193	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Brian Bogusevic	Outfielders	19	both	355	72	7	.203	1.00	18.00	Below average (43) — 488 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Travis Buck	Outfielders	6	batting	74	16	0	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Ben Francisco	Outfielders	3	batting	85	21	2	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Fernando Martínez	Outfielders	21	batting	118	28	6	.237	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
J. D. Martinez	Outfielders	14	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.
Justin Maxwell	Outfielders	22,44	batting	315	72	18	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 at-bats and 18 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.
Jimmy Paredes	Outfielders	38	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Steve Pearce	Outfielders	13	batting	63	16	0	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Jordan Schafer	Outfielders	1	batting	313	66	4	.211	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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.

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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: 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:32:45.829501+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.