1998 Houston Astros

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2000 Houston Astros	72–90	24	23
1999 Houston Astros	97–65	23	15
1998 Houston Astros · Current season	102–60	20	18
1997 Houston Astros	84–78	23	18
1996 Houston Astros	82–80	21	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
Sean Bergman	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.00	3.72	Average (55) — 52 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 172.00 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.
José Cabrera	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Scott Elarton	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.32	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.
Mike Grzanich	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
John Halama	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	5.85	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.85 over 32.33 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.
Mike Hampton	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	3.36	Average (58) — 18 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 211.67 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.
Reggie Harris	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Doug Henry	Pitchers	19,43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.04	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.
Randy Johnson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	1.28	Strong (64) — 2 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 1.28 over 84.33 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.
José Lima	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	3.70	Average (56) — 39 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 233.33 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.
Mike Magnante	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.88	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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.04	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.
C. J. Nitkowski	Pitchers	47	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.
Jay Powell	Pitchers	39	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.
Shane Reynolds	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	3.51	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 233.33 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.
Bob Scanlan	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	4.50	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 80.00 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.
Billy Wagner	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Brad Ausmus	Catchers	11	batting	412	111	6	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Tony Eusebio	Catchers	20	batting	182	46	1	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Mitch Meluskey	Catchers	4	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.
Jeff Bagwell	Infielders	5	batting	540	164	34	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 34 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.
Sean Berry	Infielders	17	batting	299	94	13	.314	—	—	Strong (60) — 34 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Craig Biggio	Infielders	7	batting	646	210	20	.325	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 646 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.
Tim Bogar	Infielders	27	batting	156	24	1	.154	—	—	Below average (37) — 410 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Ricky Gutiérrez	Infielders	12	batting	491	128	2	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Jack Howell	Infielders	36	batting	38	11	1	.289	—	—	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.
Russ Johnson	Infielders	9	batting	13	3	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.
J. R. Phillips	Infielders	29	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.
Bill Spiers	Infielders	28	batting	384	105	4	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Moisés Alou	Outfielders	18	batting	584	182	38	.312	—	—	Strong (63) — 14 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 at-bats and 38 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 Bell	Outfielders	14	batting	630	198	22	.314	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 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.
Dave Clark	Outfielders	35	batting	131	27	0	.206	—	—	Below average (43) — 376 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Carl Everett	Outfielders	3	batting	467	138	15	.296	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Richard Hidalgo	Outfielders	15	batting	211	64	7	.303	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Pete Incaviglia	Outfielders	22	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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 Montgomery	Outfielders	39	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	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.
Daryle Ward	Outfielders	31	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:07:39.834712+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.