1969 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
1971 Houston Astros	79–83	19	17
1970 Houston Astros	79–83	21	17
1969 Houston Astros · Current season	81–81	20	18
1968 Houston Astros	72–90	24	14
1967 Houston Astros	69–93	25	22

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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
Jack Billingham	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.25	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.
Wade Blasingame	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.00	5.37	Below average (43) — 159 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 5.37 over 52.00 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.
Jim Bouton	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Danny Coombs	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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	—	—	—	—	305.33	2.33	Strong (63) — 5 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 over 305.33 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	—	—	—	—	—	4.21	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	—	—	—	—	188.33	3.54	Average (52) — 63 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 188.33 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.
Skip Guinn	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.67	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.
Bill Henry	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Denny Lemaster	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	244.67	3.16	Average (56) — 32 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 244.67 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.
Jim Ray	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.00	3.91	Average (49) — 106 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 115.00 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.
Dan Schneider	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Scipio Spinks	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Bob Watkins	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.17	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.
Ron Willis	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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	—	—	—	—	225.00	4.00	Average (48) — 117 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 225.00 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.
Dooley Womack	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.51	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 Bryant	Catchers	6	batting	59	11	1	.186	—	—	Average (46) — 284 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Johnny Edwards	Catchers	7	batting	496	115	6	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 267 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Curt Blefary	Infielders	13	batting	542	137	12	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Julio Gotay	Infielders	17	batting	81	21	0	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Denis Menke	Infielders	11	batting	553	149	10	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 91 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	18	batting	535	126	15	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Doug Rader	Infielders	12	batting	569	140	11	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 at-bats and 11 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	15	batting	69	11	1	.159	—	—	Below average (44) — 324 of 364 batters in the available 1969 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.
Jesús Alou	Outfielders	22	batting	452	112	5	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Tommy Davis	Outfielders	10	batting	79	19	1	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Gary Geiger	Outfielders	19	batting	125	28	0	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 267 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
César Gerónimo	Outfielders	34	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Keith Lampard	Outfielders	26	batting	12	3	1	.250	—	—	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.
Marty Martínez	Outfielders	14	both	198	61	0	.308	—	13.50	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Leon McFadden	Outfielders	20	batting	74	13	0	.176	—	—	Below average (44) — 324 of 364 batters in the available 1969 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.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	21	batting	409	108	4	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Sandy Valdespino	Outfielders	28	batting	119	29	0	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Bob Watson	Outfielders	27	batting	40	11	0	.275	—	—	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.
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.
John Mayberry	Outfielders	33	batting	4	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1969 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:03:20.155665+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.