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1988 Houston Astros season
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The 1988 Houston Astros season was the 27th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 24th as the Astros, 27th in the National League (NL), 20th in the NL West division, and 24rd at The Astrodome. The Astros entered the season having completed a 76–86 record and in third place, 14 games behind the division champion San Francisco Giants.
On April 5, Mike Scott made his second Opening Day start for the Astros, who hosted the San Diego Padres and won, 6–3. In the amateur draft, the Astros selected outfielder Willie Ansley in the first round at 7th overall, infielder Dave Silvestri in the second round, and outfielder Kenny Lofton in the 17th round.
Pitcher Bob Knepper represented the Astros at the MLB All-Star Game, and played for the National League, his second career selection.
The Astros concluded the season with an 82–80 record, in fifth place and 12+1⁄2 games behind the division champion and World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitcher Nolan Ryan, who led the NL in strikeouts for a second consecutive and in his final season as an Astro, departed for the Texas Rangers in the offseason.
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Offseason
- October 13, 1987: Ronn Reynolds was released by the Houston Astros.[1]
- December 8, 1987: Ed Whited was traded by the Houston Astros with Mike Stoker (minors) to the Atlanta Braves for Rafael Ramirez and cash. [2]
- January 8, 1988: Joaquín Andújar was signed as a free agent by the Astros.[3]
- March 10, 1988: Ernie Camacho was signed as a free agent by the Astros.[4]
- March 25, 1988: Robbie Wine was traded by the Astros to the Texas Rangers for Mike Loynd.[5]
Notable transactions
- July 23, 1988: Mark Bailey was traded by the Astros to the Montreal Expos for Casey Candaele.[6]
- August 31, 1988: Denny Walling was traded by the Astros to the St. Louis Cardinals for Bob Forsch.[7]
Draft picks
- June 1, 1988: 1988 Major League Baseball draft
- Dave Silvestri was drafted by the Astros in the 2nd round. Player signed October 18, 1988.[8]
- Kenny Lofton was drafted by the Astros in the 17th round. Lofton signed on June 16, 1988.[9]
Miscellaneous
This roster of pitchers had 8 career no-hitters with 5 (at the time) by Nolan Ryan, 2 by Bob Forsch, and 1 by Mike Scott.
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With strong windy conditions all around Pittsburgh on May 23, the Astros held a 3–0 advantage going into the ninth inning. However, the game was called due to debris on the field at Three Rivers Stadium, and Mike Scott, who had held the Pirates scoreless for 8 innings, got the win.[10]
Craig Biggio made his major league debut at catcher on June 26 in a 6–0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Though he went hitless, Biggio stole second base and scored Houston's final run.[11]
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Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
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