2012 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2014 Houston Astros	70–92	20	28
2013 Houston Astros	51–111	24	26
2012 Houston Astros · Current season	55–107	25	26
2011 Houston Astros	56–106	24	23
2010 Houston Astros	76–86	24	15

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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
Fernando Abad	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	5.09	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 46.00 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.
Héctor Ambriz	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	4.19	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.
David Carpenter	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	6.07	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.07 over 29.67 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.
Xavier Cedeño	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.77	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 31.00 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.
Francisco Cordero	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	19.80	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.
Rhiner Cruz	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	6.05	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.05 over 55.00 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.
Enerio Del Rosario	Pitchers	66	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.
Chuckie Fick	Pitchers	28	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.
Armando Galarraga	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	6.75	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 24.00 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.
Édgar González	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	5.04	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 25.00 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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	30	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.
Lucas Harrell	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.67	3.76	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 193.67 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.
Dallas Keuchel	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	5.27	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 85.33 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.
Wilton López	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	2.17	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 66.33 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.
Jordan Lyles	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	5.09	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 141.33 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.
Brandon Lyon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	3.25	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 36.00 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.
Brett Myers	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	3.52	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 30.67 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.
Bud Norris	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.33	4.65	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 168.33 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.
Aneury Rodríguez	Pitchers	62	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.
Fernando Rodriguez	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	5.37	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.37 over 70.33 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.
Wandy Rodríguez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	3.79	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 130.67 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.
Mickey Storey	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	3.86	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 30.33 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 Valdez	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	2.25	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.
Kyle Weiland	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	6.62	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.
Wesley Wright	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	3.27	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 52.33 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.
Jason Castro	Catchers	15	batting	257	66	6	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Carlos Corporán	Catchers	22	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.
Chris Snyder	Catchers	18	batting	221	39	7	.176	—	—	Below average (42) — 501 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Jose Altuve	Infielders	27	batting	576	167	7	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Matt Dominguez	Infielders	30,11	batting	109	31	5	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Matt Downs	Infielders	16	batting	178	36	8	.202	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 at-bats and 8 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.
Marwin González	Infielders	9	batting	205	48	2	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Tyler Greene	Infielders	23	batting	126	31	7	.246	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Chris Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	341	95	8	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 at-bats and 8 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.
Brandon Laird	Infielders	13	batting	35	9	1	.257	—	—	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.
Carlos Lee	Infielders	45	batting	258	74	5	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Jed Lowrie	Infielders	4	batting	340	83	16	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 at-bats and 16 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.
Scott Moore	Infielders	46	batting	201	52	9	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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 Paredes	Infielders	38	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 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.
Brett Wallace	Infielders	29	batting	229	58	9	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Brandon Barnes	Outfielders	39	batting	98	20	1	.204	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting 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.
Brian Bixler	Outfielders	12	batting	88	17	2	.193	—	—	Average (46) — 416 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Brian Bogusevic	Outfielders	19	both	355	72	7	.203	1.00	18.00	Below average (43) — 488 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Travis Buck	Outfielders	6	batting	74	16	0	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 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.
Ben Francisco	Outfielders	3	batting	85	21	2	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Fernando Martínez	Outfielders	21	batting	118	28	6	.237	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
J. D. Martinez	Outfielders	14	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.
Justin Maxwell	Outfielders	22,44	batting	315	72	18	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 at-bats and 18 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 Paredes	Outfielders	38	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 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.
Steve Pearce	Outfielders	13	batting	63	16	0	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Jordan Schafer	Outfielders	1	batting	313	66	4	.211	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Houston Astros season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:32:45.829501+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.