- Source: 1988 Houston Astros season
The Houston Astros' 1988 season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Houston Astros attempting to win the National League West. It was the final season with Nolan Ryan as an Astro, as he left for the Texas Rangers in the offseason.
Offseason
October 13, 1987: Ronn Reynolds was released by the Houston Astros.
December 8, 1987: Ed Whited was traded by the Houston Astros with Mike Stoker (minors) to the Atlanta Braves for Rafael Ramirez and cash.
January 8, 1988: Joaquín Andújar was signed as a free agent by the Astros.
March 10, 1988: Ernie Camacho was signed as a free agent by the Astros.
March 25, 1988: Robbie Wine was traded by the Astros to the Texas Rangers for Mike Loynd.
Regular season
= Season standings
== Record vs. opponents
== Detailed records
== Notable transactions
=July 23, 1988: Mark Bailey was traded by the Astros to the Montreal Expos for Casey Candaele.
August 31, 1988: Denny Walling was traded by the Astros to the St. Louis Cardinals for Bob Forsch.
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.
Kenny Lofton was drafted by the Astros in the 17th round. Lofton signed on June 16, 1988.
= 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.
= Roster
=Game log
Player stats
= 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
Farm system
References
External links
1988 Houston Astros season at Baseball Reference