1971 Houston Astros

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1973 Houston Astros	82–80	24	15
1972 Houston Astros	84–69	18	14
1971 Houston Astros · Current season	79–83	19	17
1970 Houston Astros	79–83	21	17
1969 Houston Astros	81–81	20	18

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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	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.39	Average (53) — 69 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 228.33 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.
Wade Blasingame	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.33	4.60	Below average (44) — 173 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 over 158.33 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.
Ron Cook	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	4.91	Average (47) — 140 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 25.67 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.
George Culver	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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	—	—	—	—	159.00	2.72	Average (58) — 14 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 159.00 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	—	—	—	—	188.33	2.53	Strong (60) — 7 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 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.
Fred Gladding	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.10	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 Greif	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	5.06	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	—	—	—	—	37.67	4.78	Average (47) — 140 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 37.67 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.
Skip Guinn	Pitchers	35	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.
Buddy Harris	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.46	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.
Denny Lemaster	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.45	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	—	—	—	—	—	2.12	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.
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.
Scipio Spinks	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.33	3.68	Average (50) — 105 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 29.33 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.
Don Wilson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	268.00	2.45	Strong (61) — 5 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 268.00 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.
Larry Yount	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	—	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	317	74	1	.233	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Jack Hiatt	Catchers	8	batting	174	48	1	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Larry Howard	Catchers	10	batting	64	15	2	.234	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Ray Busse	Infielders	16	batting	34	5	0	.147	—	—	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	Infielders	14	batting	62	16	0	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
John Mayberry	Infielders	33	batting	137	25	7	.182	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Denis Menke	Infielders	11	batting	475	117	1	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Roger Metzger	Infielders	15	batting	562	132	0	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 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.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	18	batting	583	149	13	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 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.
Doug Rader	Infielders	12	batting	484	118	12	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Derrel Thomas	Infielders	19	batting	5	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.
Jesús Alou	Outfielders	22	batting	433	121	2	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 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.
César Cedeño	Outfielders	28	batting	611	161	10	.264	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 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.
Rich Chiles	Outfielders	29	batting	119	27	2	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
César Gerónimo	Outfielders	20	batting	82	18	1	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	21	batting	74	19	2	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Jay Schlueter	Outfielders	17	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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	468	135	9	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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 Wynn	Outfielders	24	batting	404	82	7	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 363 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:53:24.779140+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.