2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 200.33 | 2.88 | Average (54) — 10 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.88 over 200.33 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. |
| Dean Deetz | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 5.40 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chris Devenski | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 47.33 | 4.18 | Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 47.33 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. |
| Ken Giles | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 30.67 | 4.99 | Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.99 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. |
| Reymin Guduan | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 2.70 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Will Harris | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 56.67 | 3.49 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.49 over 56.67 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. |
| James Hoyt | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | 0.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Josh James | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.00 | 2.35 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.35 over 23.00 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. |
| Dallas Keuchel | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 204.67 | 3.74 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 over 204.67 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. |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 128.33 | 3.86 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 128.33 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. |
| Collin McHugh | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.33 | 1.99 | Average (54) — 10 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.99 over 72.33 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. |
| Charlie Morton | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 167.00 | 3.13 | Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.13 over 167.00 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. |
| Roberto Osuna | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.67 | 1.99 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.99 over 22.67 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 Peacock | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.00 | 3.46 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.46 over 65.00 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. |
| Cionel Pérez | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.33 | 3.97 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ryan Pressly | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.33 | 0.77 | Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 0.77 over 23.33 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. |
| Héctor Rondón | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.00 | 3.20 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.20 over 59.00 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. |
| Tony Sipp | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.67 | 1.86 | Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.86 over 38.67 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. |
| Joe Smith | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 3.74 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 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. |
| Framber Valdez | Pitchers | 65 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.00 | 2.19 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.19 over 37.00 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. |
| Justin Verlander | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 214.00 | 2.52 | Average (55) — 4 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.52 over 214.00 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. |
| Tim Federowicz | Catchers | 19 | batting | 34 | 7 | 0 | .206 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Evan Gattis | Catchers | 11 | batting | 407 | 92 | 25 | .226 | — | — | Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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. |
| Martín Maldonado | Catchers | 15 | batting | 108 | 25 | 4 | .231 | — | — | Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Brian McCann | Catchers | 16 | batting | 189 | 40 | 7 | .212 | — | — | Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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. |
| Max Stassi | Catchers | 12 | batting | 221 | 50 | 8 | .226 | — | — | Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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. |
| Jose Altuve | Infielders | 27 | batting | 534 | 169 | 13 | .316 | — | — | Strong (63) — 7 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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. |
| Alex Bregman | Infielders | 2 | batting | 594 | 170 | 31 | .286 | — | — | Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 31 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 Correa | Infielders | 1 | batting | 402 | 96 | 15 | .239 | — | — | Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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. |
| J. D. Davis | Infielders | 28 | both | 103 | 18 | 1 | .175 | 1.00 | 9.00 | Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Yuli Gurriel | Infielders | 10 | batting | 537 | 156 | 13 | .291 | — | — | Average (58) — 46 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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. |
| A. J. Reed | Infielders | 23 | batting | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tyler White | Infielders | 13 | batting | 210 | 58 | 12 | .276 | — | — | Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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. |
| Derek Fisher | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 79 | 13 | 4 | .165 | — | — | Below average (44) — 443 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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. |
| Marwin González | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 489 | 121 | 16 | .247 | — | — | Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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. |
| Tony Kemp | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 255 | 67 | 6 | .263 | — | — | Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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. |
| Jake Marisnick | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 213 | 45 | 10 | .211 | — | — | Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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. |
| Josh Reddick | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 433 | 105 | 17 | .242 | — | — | Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 at-bats and 17 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. |
| George Springer | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 544 | 144 | 22 | .265 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 at-bats and 22 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. |
| Myles Straw | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 9 | 3 | 1 | .333 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Kyle Tucker | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 64 | 9 | 0 | .141 | — | — | Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
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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: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:22:36.982290+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.