1986 Houston Astros
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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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Houston Astros | 82–80 | 24 | 15 |
| 1987 Houston Astros | 76–86 | 26 | 17 |
| 1986 Houston Astros · Current season | 96–66 | 22 | 18 |
| 1985 Houston Astros | 83–79 | 22 | 16 |
| 1984 Houston Astros | 80–82 | 22 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1986
- 1986 Atlanta Braves · 72–89
- 1986 Baltimore Orioles · 73–89
- 1986 Boston Red Sox · 95–66
- 1986 California Angels · —
- 1986 Chicago Cubs · 70–90
- 1986 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1986
- 1986 Cincinnati Reds · 86–76
- 1986 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1986 Detroit Tigers · 87–75
- 1986 Kansas City Royals · 76–86
- 1986 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1986 Milwaukee Brewers · 77–84
- 1986 Minnesota Twins · 71–91
- 1986 Montreal Expos · —
- 1986 New York Mets · 108–54
- 1986 New York Yankees · 90–72
- 1986 Oakland Athletics · 76–86
- 1986 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1986 Pittsburgh Pirates · 64–98
- 1986 San Diego Padres · 74–88
- 1986 San Francisco Giants · 83–79
- 1986 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1986 St. Louis Cardinals · 79–82
- 1986 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 1986 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Andersen | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.67 | 2.78 | Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 64.67 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. |
| Jeff Calhoun | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.67 | 3.71 | Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.71 over 26.67 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. |
| Danny Darwin | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.33 | 2.32 | Average (57) — 27 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.32 over 54.33 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 Deshaies | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 144.00 | 3.25 | Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.25 over 144.00 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. |
| Frank DiPino | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.33 | 3.57 | Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 40.33 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. |
| Tom Funk | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.33 | 6.48 | 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. |
| Manny Hernández | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 3.90 | Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.90 over 27.67 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. |
| Matt Keough | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.00 | 3.09 | Average (53) — 75 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.09 over 35.00 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. |
| Charlie Kerfeld | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 93.67 | 2.59 | Average (58) — 18 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.59 over 93.67 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. |
| Bob Knepper | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 258.00 | 3.14 | Average (58) — 18 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.14 over 258.00 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. |
| Mark Knudson | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.67 | 4.22 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.22 over 42.67 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. |
| Aurelio López | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 78.00 | 3.46 | Average (53) — 75 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.46 over 78.00 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. |
| Mike Madden | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 39.67 | 4.08 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.08 over 39.67 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. |
| Rafael Montalvo | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.00 | 9.00 | 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. |
| Nolan Ryan | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 178.00 | 3.34 | Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.34 over 178.00 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. |
| Mike Scott | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 275.33 | 2.22 | Strong (65) — 2 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.22 over 275.33 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. |
| Dave Smith | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 56.00 | 2.73 | Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.73 over 56.00 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. |
| Julio Solano | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 32.00 | 7.59 | Below average (40) — 239 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.59 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. |
| Alan Ashby | Catchers | 14 | batting | 315 | 81 | 7 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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. |
| Mark Bailey | Catchers | 6 | batting | 153 | 27 | 4 | .176 | — | — | Below average (40) — 415 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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. |
| John Mizerock | Catchers | 4 | batting | 81 | 15 | 1 | .185 | — | — | Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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. |
| Robbie Wine | Catchers | 7 | batting | 12 | 3 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Glenn Davis | Infielders | 27 | batting | 574 | 152 | 31 | .265 | — | — | Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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. |
| Bill Doran | Infielders | 19 | batting | 550 | 152 | 6 | .276 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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. |
| Dan Driessen | Infielders | 23 | batting | 24 | 7 | 1 | .292 | — | — | 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. |
| Phil Garner | Infielders | 3 | batting | 313 | 83 | 9 | .265 | — | — | Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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. |
| Jim Pankovits | Infielders | 20 | batting | 113 | 32 | 1 | .283 | — | — | Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Bert Peña | Infielders | 1 | batting | 29 | 6 | 0 | .207 | — | — | 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. |
| Rich Perez | Infielders | 22 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Craig Reynolds | Infielders | 12 | batting | 313 | 78 | 6 | .249 | — | — | Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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. |
| Dickie Thon | Infielders | 10 | batting | 278 | 69 | 3 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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. |
| Denny Walling | Infielders | 29 | batting | 382 | 119 | 13 | .312 | — | — | Strong (62) — 12 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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. |
| Kevin Bass | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 591 | 184 | 20 | .311 | — | — | Strong (63) — 9 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Eric Bullock | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 21 | 1 | 0 | .048 | — | — | 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. |
| José Cruz | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 479 | 133 | 10 | .278 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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. |
| Ty Gainey | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 50 | 15 | 1 | .300 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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. |
| Billy Hatcher | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 419 | 108 | 6 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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. |
| Davey Lopes | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 98 | 23 | 1 | .235 | — | — | Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting 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. |
| Louie Meadows | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 6 | 2 | 0 | .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. |
| Terry Puhl | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 172 | 42 | 3 | .244 | — | — | Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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. |
| Tony Walker | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 90 | 20 | 2 | .222 | — | — | Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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. |
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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: 1986 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:02:54.093648+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.