1973 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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Houston Astros franchise archive · Available years: 1962–2025 · 64 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1975 Houston Astros	64–97	20	15
1974 Houston Astros	81–81	20	15
1973 Houston Astros · Current season	82–80	24	15
1972 Houston Astros	84–69	18	14
1971 Houston Astros	79–83	19	17

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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
Mike Cosgrove	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Jim Crawford	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Larry Dierker	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	4.33	Average (49) — 116 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 27.00 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.
Ken Forsch	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.33	4.20	Average (49) — 116 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 201.33 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.
Fred Gladding	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Tom Griffin	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	4.15	Average (50) — 101 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 99.67 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.
Doug Konieczny	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	5.54	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.
Juan Pizarro	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.56	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.
Jim Ray	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.43	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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	279.33	3.74	Average (52) — 75 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 279.33 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.
J. R. Richard	Pitchers	50	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 Roberts	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.33	2.85	Average (58) — 15 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 2.85 over 249.33 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.
Cecil Upshaw	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.46	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.
Don Wilson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	239.33	3.20	Average (56) — 26 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 239.33 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.
Jim York	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.42	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.
Johnny Edwards	Catchers	7	batting	250	61	5	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Larry Howard	Catchers	10	batting	48	8	0	.167	—	—	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.
Skip Jutze	Catchers	9	batting	278	62	0	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 338 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Otis Thornton	Catchers	9	batting	3	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.
Rafael Batista	Infielders	8	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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.
Ray Busse	Infielders	16	batting	17	1	0	.059	—	—	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.
Dave Campbell	Infielders	20	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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.
Tommy Helms	Infielders	19	batting	543	156	4	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Cliff Johnson	Infielders	6	batting	20	6	2	.300	—	—	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.
Lee May	Infielders	23	batting	545	147	28	.270	—	—	Average (57) — 61 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Roger Metzger	Infielders	14	batting	580	145	1	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 253 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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.
Doug Rader	Infielders	12	batting	574	146	21	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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.
Jimmy Stewart	Infielders	11	batting	68	13	0	.191	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Gary Sutherland	Infielders	17	batting	54	14	0	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Héctor Torres	Infielders	17	batting	66	6	0	.091	—	—	Below average (38) — 383 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Tommie Agee	Outfielders	20	batting	204	48	8	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.
Jesús Alou	Outfielders	22	batting	55	13	1	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
César Cedeño	Outfielders	28	batting	525	168	25	.320	—	—	Strong (65) — 3 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.
Mike Easler	Outfielders	22	batting	7	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.
Bob Gallagher	Outfielders	25	batting	148	39	2	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Greg Gross	Outfielders	21	batting	39	9	0	.231	—	—	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.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	21	batting	3	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.
Bob Watson	Outfielders	27	batting	573	179	16	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 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.
Jimmy Wynn	Outfielders	24	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1973 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:43:33.898240+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.