2006 Houston Astros
Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Houston Astros | 86–75 | 21 | 20 |
| 2007 Houston Astros | 73–89 | 20 | 21 |
| 2006 Houston Astros · Current season | 82–80 | 20 | 19 |
| 2005 Houston Astros | 89–73 | 19 | 17 |
| 2004 Houston Astros | 92–70 | 19 | 23 |
Same era: other teams in 2006
- 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks · —
- 2006 Atlanta Braves · 79–83
- 2006 Baltimore Orioles · 70–92
- 2006 Boston Red Sox · 86–76
- 2006 Chicago Cubs · 66–96
- 2006 Chicago White Sox · 90–72
More teams from 2006
- 2006 Cincinnati Reds · 80–82
- 2006 Cleveland Indians · 78–84
- 2006 Colorado Rockies · 76–86
- 2006 Detroit Tigers · 95–67
- 2006 Florida Marlins · 78–84
- 2006 Kansas City Royals · 62–100
- 2006 Los Angeles Angels · 89–73
- 2006 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 2006 Milwaukee Brewers · 75–87
- 2006 Minnesota Twins · 96–66
- 2006 New York Mets · 97–65
- 2006 New York Yankees · 97–65
- 2006 Oakland Athletics · 93–69
- 2006 Philadelphia Phillies · 85–77
- 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2006 San Diego Padres · 88–74
- 2006 San Francisco Giants · 76–85
- 2006 Seattle Mariners · 78–84
- 2006 St. Louis Cardinals · 83–78
- 2006 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 61–101
- 2006 Texas Rangers · 80–82
- 2006 Toronto Blue Jays · 87–75
- 2006 Washington Nationals · 71–91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Albers | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.00 | 6.00 | 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. |
| Ezequiel Astacio | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.67 | 11.12 | 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. |
| Brandon Backe | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 43.00 | 3.77 | Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.77 over 43.00 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. |
| Phil Barzilla | Pitchers | 56 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Borkowski | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.00 | 4.69 | Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.69 over 71.00 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. |
| Taylor Buchholz | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 113.00 | 5.89 | Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.89 over 113.00 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. |
| Roger Clemens | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 113.33 | 2.30 | Average (56) — 4 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.30 over 113.33 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 Gallo | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.33 | 6.06 | 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. |
| Jason Hirsh | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.67 | 6.04 | Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.04 over 44.67 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. |
| Brad Lidge | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 75.00 | 5.28 | Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.28 over 75.00 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. |
| Trever Miller | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.67 | 3.02 | Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.02 over 50.67 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. |
| Fernando Nieve | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 96.33 | 4.20 | Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 96.33 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. |
| Roy Oswalt | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 220.67 | 2.98 | Average (56) — 4 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.98 over 220.67 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. |
| Andy Pettitte | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 214.33 | 4.20 | Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 214.33 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. |
| Chad Qualls | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.67 | 3.76 | Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 88.67 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. |
| Wandy Rodríguez | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 135.67 | 5.64 | Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.64 over 135.67 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. |
| Chris Sampson | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.00 | 2.12 | Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.12 over 34.00 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. |
| Russ Springer | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.67 | 3.47 | Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.47 over 59.67 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. |
| Dan Wheeler | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.33 | 2.52 | Average (55) — 12 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.52 over 71.33 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. |
| Brad Ausmus | Catchers | 11 | batting | 439 | 101 | 2 | .230 | — | — | Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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. |
| J. R. House | Catchers | 59 | 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. |
| Eric Munson | Catchers | 13 | batting | 141 | 28 | 5 | .199 | — | — | Below average (43) — 441 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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. |
| Humberto Quintero | Catchers | 46 | batting | 21 | 7 | 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. |
| Lance Berkman | Infielders | 17 | batting | 536 | 169 | 45 | .315 | — | — | Strong (64) — 4 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 at-bats and 45 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 | 548 | 135 | 21 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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. |
| Eric Bruntlett | Infielders | 10 | batting | 119 | 33 | 0 | .277 | — | — | Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting 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. |
| Chris Burke | Infielders | 2 | batting | 366 | 101 | 9 | .276 | — | — | Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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. |
| Morgan Ensberg | Infielders | 14 | batting | 387 | 91 | 23 | .235 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 at-bats and 23 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. |
| Adam Everett | Infielders | 28 | batting | 514 | 123 | 6 | .239 | — | — | Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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. |
| Mike Lamb | Infielders | 26 | batting | 381 | 117 | 12 | .307 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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. |
| Joe McEwing | Infielders | 23 | batting | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
| Aubrey Huff | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 224 | 56 | 13 | .250 | — | — | Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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. |
| Charlton Jimerson | Outfielders | 52 | batting | 6 | 2 | 1 | .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. |
| Jason Lane | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 288 | 58 | 15 | .201 | — | — | Below average (43) — 441 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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. |
| Orlando Palmeiro | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 119 | 30 | 0 | .252 | — | — | Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting 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. |
| Luke Scott | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 214 | 72 | 10 | .336 | — | — | Strong (61) — 17 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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. |
| Willy Taveras | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 529 | 147 | 1 | .278 | — | — | Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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. |
| Preston Wilson | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 390 | 105 | 9 | .269 | — | — | Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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. |
| Héctor Giménez | Outfielders | 56 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:42:05.499495+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.