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Houston Astros 2015 Season Review

ABOUT THE REGULAR SEASON POSTSEASON APPEARANCES: In what is the KEUCHEL JOINS SCOTT: LHP Overall Record:...... 86-76 54th year of the franchise, this season marked the joined RHP (1986 NLCS Game 1 Home Record:...... 53-28 Astros 10th postseason appearance, their 3rd as a and Game 4) as the only in club history --with Roof Open:...... 9-3 Wild Card participant and their 1st since moving to record the win in each of their first 2 career --with Roof Closed:...... 44-22 to the AL for the 2013 season...prior to this year, postseason starts...Keuchel went 2-0 with a 0.69 --with Roof Open/Closed:...... 0-3 the Astros last made the postseason in 2005, ad- ERA (1ER/13IP) in his 2 starts this postseason. Road Record:...... 33-48 vancing to the as a Wild Card team. Current Streak:...... Lost 1 HOME DOMINANCE: Including the regular Last Road Trip:...... 4-2 POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: The Astros ALDS season, LHP Dallas Keuchel went 16-0 with a Last Homestand:...... 5-4 roster featured 16 players who had never ap- 1.45 ERA (22ER/136.1IP) in 19 home starts...the Last 5 Games:...... 3-2 peared in a postseason game in their career prior last AL to win 16 combined home games Last 10 Games:...... 6-4 to this season...the players on that roster with the between the regular season and postseason was Series Record:...... 25-21-6 most postseason experience were IF Jed Lowrie, RHP (16-3) in 1991 for the World Sweeps:...... 10-6 who led all Astros players with 19 games played Series Champion . When Scoring 4 or More Runs:...70-15 in the postseason, while RHP Pat Neshek led all When Scoring 3 or Fewer Runs:...16-61 pitchers with 11 postseason appearances. MCCULLERS & HAMPTON: At 22 years and Shutouts:...... 13-10 10 days old in Game 4 of the ALDS, RHP Lance In One- Games:...... 21-29 BACK THEN: The 2015 squad featured 4 players McCullers became the youngest pitcher to start In Two-Run Games: ...... 16-18 remaining from the 2012 Astros, which finished a posteason game in Astros history...that record vs. Left-Handed Starters:...... 30-31 55-107: 2B Jose Altuve, C , IF was previously held by LHP vs. Right-Handed Starters:...... 56-45 Marwin Gonzalez and LHP Dallas Keuchel... (25.022) in Game 2 of the 1997 NLDS. During the Day:...... 27-23 that group bottomed out in 2013 (51-111) before At Night:...... 59-53 posting a 19-game improvement in 2014 (70-92) THE LONG BALL: The Astros tied their post- When Scoring First:...... 58-21 and a 16-game improvement this season (86-76). season record by hitting 4 home runs in Game Opponent Scores First:...... 28-55 4 of the ALDS on Oct. 12 in Houston, also ac- Outhit Opponent:...... 64-18 FIRE POWER: The Astros 11 home runs in 6 complished in Game 1 of the 2004 NLDS at ATL Outhit by Opponent:...... 14-52 games this postseason...among -season (Oct. 6) and in Game 1 of the 2004 NLCS at STL Equal Hits:...... 8-6 postseason totals, their 11 homers ranked 3rd in (Oct. 13). When Hitting :...... 73-46 franchise history, trailing only the 2004 (25 HR) No Home Runs:...... 13-30 and 2005 (12 HR) Astros, which both played in AL WILD CARD GAME: The Astros downed the Multi-Homer Games:...... 57-11 multiple postseason series. Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game on Tuesday, Walkoff Home Runs:...... 4-1 Oct. 6 in New York by a score of 3-0...LHP Dallas Come-from-Behind Wins:...... 41 EXTRA! EXTRA!: OF became Keuchel (0ER/7IP) led the club to victory...the Largest Comeback:...... 4 the 1st player in Major League history to record game was notable on several fronts: Losses After Leading:...... 30 an extra-base hit in each of his 1st 6 career post- • the win marked the Astros 1st postseason win since Last At-Bat Wins:...... 15 season games from Oct. 7, 2009-Oct. 9, 2015... clinching the NL in Game 6 of the 2005 Largest Blown Lead:...... 3 the previous MLB record was a 5-game streak NLCS. Extra- Games:...... 8-6 of extra-base hits to begin a postseason career, • this was the 5th postseason shutout in franchise his- Different Orders:...... 151 accomplished by (2010), Nomar tory and the 1st on the road. After Six : Garciaparra (1998-99), (1976- • Keuchel is the 3rd pitcher in franchise history to Lead: 61-7..Tied: 14-12... Trail: 11-57 77) and (1931). make a scoreless start in his 1st career postseason After Seven Innings: outing joining RHP Mike Scott (1986) and RHP Joe Lead: 70-5.....Tied: 8-17....Trail: 8-54 COLBY JACK: OF Colby Ramus hit 4 home runs Niekro (1980). After Eight Innings: this postseason, which ranks as the 2nd-highest • 1B became the 2nd player in MLB Lead: 73-1.....Tied: 8-8...... Trail: 5-67 single postseason home run total in franchise history to record at least 3 walks in his 1st career Astros in Postseason (All-Time): history, along with (2004) and postseason game, joining Frank Thomas (1993). Overall:...... 24-38 trailing only Carlos Beltran (8 HR in 2004)... At home:...... 14-15 dating back to the regular season, Rasmus hit 7 FINAL RESULTS: At 86-76 (.531), the Astros On road:...... 10-23 home runs in his final 10 games, in which he hit finished the regular season in 2nd place in the Astros in Division Series (All-Time): .452 (14x31) with 12 RBI and a .575 OBP. AL West, trailing the 1st place Rangers by just 2 Overall:...... 12-21 games...the 86 wins mark the most by the club At home:...... 7-8 RECORD: In Game 4 of the ALDS since the 2008 season (86-75) and marked a 16- On road:...... 5-13 on Oct. 12 in Houston, SS set the game improvement over their record in 2014 Astros in NLCS (All-Time): MLB record for total bases by a in a (70-92). Overall:...... 11-13 postseason game with 11, besting the previous At home:...... 7-5 record held by SS (10 TB) set on Oct. HOT START: The Astros got off to a scorching On road:...... 4-8 3, 2006 in Game 1 of the ALDS...Correa got to 11 start and posted franchise-best records thru Astros in World Series (All-Time): total bases via a 4x4 day with a and 2 HR. several game numbers early in the season...this Overall:...... 0-4 season, the Astros set franchise-best records thru At home:...... 0-2 AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: At 21 years and 20 game number 25 (18-7), 26 (18-8), 40 (26-14), 41 On road:...... 0-2 days old in Game 4 of the ALDS, SS Carlos Cor- (27-14), 47 (30-17), 54 (34-20) and 55 (34-21). rea became the youngest player in American ASTROS 2015 TIMELINE League history to post a multi-homer postseason HINCH AT THE HELM: In his 1st year as the As- April 6...... Win on game and the youngest to have a 4-hit game...the tros , A.J. Hinch has guided his club to a May 4..... Keuchel named AL POTM only player younger than Correa to have a multi- postseason appearance, and has positioned him- May 18...... McCullers makes debut homer postseason game was OF self into the Manager of the Year conversation... June 3..... Keuchel named AL POTM (19 years, 180 days), who hit 2 home runs for the he guided the club to a 16-game improvement June 4..... Hinch named to ASG Staff Braves in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series at NYY. over the 2014 season, the largest improvement June 8...... Correa makes debut for a 1st-year manager in franchise history. June 8...... 2015 MLB Draft GOOD COMPANY: Per Elias, SS Carlos Correa July 2...... Correa named ROTM became the 3rd player in MLB history at age 21 ERA LEADERS: The Astros finished the regular July 5...... Altuve named to ASG or younger to hit 3rd in the starting lineup of a season with the best team ERA (3.57) in the July 6...... Keuchel named to ASG postseason game, joining Joe DiMaggio (1936) , with their starting staff (3.71) July 13....Keuchel named ASG starter and (1952)...Correa hit 3rd in all ranking 2nd in the AL in ERA and their bullpen July 14...... 2015 MLB ASG 6 games of the postseason for Houston. (3.27) ranking 4th. July 23...... Kazmir acquired July 26.....Biggio inducted into HOF POSTSEASON, OFFSEASON and 2016 SCHEDULE July 30...... Gomez/Fiers acquired Date Event Television Aug. 3...... Kazmir named AL POTM Oct. 16-25, 2015 American League Championship Series FOX/FS1 Aug. 21...... Fiers tosses no-hitter Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 2015 World Series FOX Sept. 2..... Keuchel named AL POTM Dec. 7-10, 2015 Winter Meetings in Nashville, TN Sept. 5...... Gene Elston passes Feb. 18, 2016 Report Date for Pitchers and (tentative) Sept. 17...... passes April 4, 2016 Astros Opening Day at NYY ROOT SPORTS Oct. 4...... Astros clinch Wild Card April 11, 2016 Astros Home Opener vs. KC ROOT SPORTS

NL West Champions 198O, 1986 | NL Central Champions 1997, 1998, 1999, 2OO1 | NL Division Series Champions 2OO4 | NL Champions 2OO5 HARD TO HIT: The Astros pitching staff allowed just a .241 op- CY COMPANY: LHP Dallas Keuchel finished the regular season ponent batting average this season, which ranks as the 5th-lowest leading AL pitchers in wins (20), (232) and WAR allowed in franchise history and the lowest allowed since the 1986 (7.2), while ranking 2nd in ERA (2.48) and in opponent batting season (.225)...the club’s 1,280 are the 2nd-highest to- average (.217)...the last AL pitcher to own at least a share for the tal in franchise history trailing only the 1,282 posted by the 2004 league lead in wins and innings pitched at the end of the season Astros. was RHP in 2011, his season.

RUN DIFFERENTIALS: Houston concluded the regular season HISTORY IS MADE: LHP Dallas Keuchel is the 1st pitcher in with the 2nd-best run differential in the AL at +111, trailing only MLB history to finish a season going undefeated, while collecting Toronto (+221)...the Astros posted a positive run differential in at least 15 wins in home starts...the previous MLB record for wins home (+86) and road (+25) games this season. by an undefeated starter at home was 13, set by RHP Boo Ferriss (1946) and RHP (1946), who both went 13-0 at home TATER TALLY: The Astros 230 home runs ranked 2nd in the Major for the in the 1940’s...Keuchel finished his year 15-0 this season and mark the 2nd-hightest total posted in franchise with a 1.46 ERA (21ER/129.1IP) in his 18 starts at home this season. history Most HR in Astros Single Season History 20-GAME WINNER: Including LHP Dallas Keuchel, the Astros 1. 2000 - 249 have had a 20-game winner just 10 times in franchise history, which 2. 2015 - 230 has been accomplished by 8 different pitchers, most recently done 3. 2001 - 208 by RHP (20-12) in 2005...the only other lefty to do so in franchise history was LHP Mike Hampton (22-4) in 1999. SPREADING THE WEALTH: The Astros had 11 players hit double digit home runs this season, which tied a Major League record, also K FOR KEUCHEL: LHP Dallas Keuchel surpassed LHP Mike reached by the 2004 Tigers...Houston was close to surpassing that Cuellar (203 strikeouts in 1967) for the franchise record for strike- record as IF Jed Lowrie and OF Jake Marisnick both finished outs by a left-handed pitcher in a single season with 213 strikeouts their regular season with 9 home runs. this year...Keuchel’s 213 strikeouts this season rank 14th on the all-time single season franchise list and are the most by an Astros DOUBLE UP: Houston finished the season 57-11 (.838) when they pitcher since RHP recorded 218 in 2004. hit 2+ home runs in a game...the 68 multi-homer games rank 2nd in franchise history behind the 71 multi-homer games posted by SIX PACK: LHP Dallas Keuchel went at least 6.0-or-more innings the 2000 Astros. in a franchise-record 40 straight starts, from July 25, 2014-Sept. 11, 2015...Keuchel’s streak was the longest in the Majors since RHP SPEED AND POWER: The Astros finished the season leading the Justin Verlander did so in 63 straight starts spanning parts of 3 American League in stolen bases (121) and ranking 2nd in the seasons (2010-12). Majors in home runs (230)...Houston also ranked 2nd in the AL in slugging (.437)...AL rankings: WE HAVE A WINNER: RHP Collin McHugh is 26-7 with a 3.48 Home Runs Stolen Bases Slugging ERA (101ER/256.1IP) in his last 40 starts, dating back to Aug. 12, 1. TOR - 232 1. HOU - 121 1. TOR - .457 2014...since that date, he ranks tied for 1st in the Majors in regular 2. HOU - 230 2. KC - 104 2. HOU - .437 season wins along with RHP (26-7). 3. BAL - 217 3. TEX - 101 3. NYY - .421 DYNAMIC DUO: LHP Dallas Keuchel (20-8) and RHP Collin HOME RUN STREAK: The Astros hit at least 1 home run in 10 McHugh (19-7) are just the 2nd pair of teammates in franchise his- straight games from June 14-23, which marked the longest Astros tory to record at least 19 wins in the same season...they join LHP streak since the 2007 team had a 12-game run from July 28-Aug. Mike Hampton (22-4) and RHP Jose Lima (21-10), who posted 10...the 10-game streak included a run of hitting multiple home their records in 1999. runs in a franchise record 8 straight games from June 14-21. LEFTY LEADERS: The Astros rotation featured 2 starters that ALL YOU NEED IS GLOVE: The Astros ranked 3rd in the AL with a ranked within the top 4 qualifiers in ERA in the AL in LHP Dallas .986 team ...individually, LHP Dallas Keuchel, Keuchel and LHP Scott Kazmir...ERA leaders below: the reigning AL Gold Glove winner, led all AL pitchers in assists Lowest AL ERA (53), while committing just 1 ...additionally 2B Jose Altuve 1. 2.45 ERA (60ER/220.1IP) finished his season by going 51 straight games without commit- 2. Dallas Keuchel 2.48 ERA (64ER/232IP) ing an error (210 total chances)...on the season, he led all Major 3. 2.73 ERA (63ER/208IP) League 2nd basemen in fielding percentage (.993). 4. Scott Kazmir 3.10 ERA (63ER/183IP)

HOME SWEET HOME: The Astros completed their home schedule ROOKIE WARRIOR: RHP Lance McCullers, a 21-year-old who with a 53-28 record at home, which tied as the best home record in made the jump straight from Double A to the Majors in May, led the AL (also, Toronto)...the Astros went 29-12 in their final 41 home all American League rookie pitchers in WAR with a 2.8 mark, im- games and 45-19 in their final 64, while winning or splitting 15 of mediately ahead of RHP Trevor May (2.3) and LHP Carlos Rodon their final 17 home series. (2.1)...McCullers went 6-7 with a 3.22 ERA (45ER/125.2IP), while recording 129 strikeouts in his 22 Major League starts this season. HOME VICTORIES: The Astros 53 home wins this season tied for the most in a single season in Minute Maid Park history, as the 2005 PICKUP GAME: RHP pitched 10 times in the regular Astros also finished with a 53-28 record at the venue...the franchise season after the Astros acquired him via trade from the Brewers on record for home wins in a single season is 55, set in 1980 and 1998 July 30, including 9 starts...in his 9 regular season starts, Fiers has in the . posted a 2-1 record and a 2.67 ERA (17ER/57.1IP).

ROAD RECORD: The Astros finished the season with a 33-48 road ABOUT THE NO-NO: On Aug. 21 vs. LAD, RHP Mike Fiers re- record, but did finish their campaign winning 4 of their final 6 road corded the 11th no-hitter in Astros franchise history and the 1st games to edge into the playoffs...Houston started the season hot at Minute Maid Park...the no-hitter was notable on several fronts: on the road, going 12-3 in their 1st 15 road games, which marked • it marked the Astros 1st no hitter since the 6-pitcher combined no-hitter their best road start thru 15 games in franchise history. on June 11, 2003 at NYY tossed by RHP Roy Oswalt, RHP , RHP , RHP , RHP and LHP INTERLEAGUE RECORD: The Astros tied the Major League . record for Interleague wins in a single season with 16, also set • it marked the Astros 10th no-hitter and their 1st since by Boston (2006), Minnesota (2006) and Oakland (2002), which RHP did so on Sept. 8, 1993 vs. NYM. all went 16-2...Houston’s 16-4 record this year is the best record • per Elias, Fiers is the 1st pitcher since RHP Jim Bibby in 1973 to throw a in Interleague play in the Majors in 2015, which included an 8-2 no-hitter after changing teams midseason...Bibby did so for the Rangers record on the road. after being acquired via trade midseason from the Cardinals. • Jason Castro became the 9th in franchise history to catch a WINNING MONTHS: The Astros finished with a .500-or-better no-hitter, joining (3), , , Ed record in each of their 1st 5 months of the season...the last time Hermmann, Don Bryant, Dave Adlesh, Jerry Grote and John Bateman. Houston did this was in 2001, when the club went April-September with at least .500 records in every month. COOL HAND LUKE: RHP became the 2nd As- tros pitcher in franchise history to record 7 wins and 31 saves in ATTENDANCE FIGURES: The Astros drew 2,153,585 fans this sea- a single season, joining RHP (11 W, 36 SV in 1992)... son, the highest home attendance number since 2010 (2,331,490), Gregerson’s 31 saves were the most by an Astros reliever since and a big uptick over their 2014 figure (1,749,806)...this number RHP Jose Valverde tied a franchise record with 44 saves in 2008. included 3 sellouts, the most at Minute Maid Park since 2008...the Astros and Yankees series from June 26-28 drew a total of 110,842 WILL THE THRILL: RHP was one of the most effective fans to the ballpark, the largest 3-day weekend attendance since relievers in the Majors in 2015, posting a 1.90 ERA (15ER/71IP) in the 2012 season. 68 appearances...additionally, he allowed just 42 hits in his 71 IP while tallying 68 strikeouts. MONTHLY AWARDS: The Astros took home 5 monthly awards this season, with LHP Dallas Keuchel earning AL Pitcher of the THE 200: 2B Jose Altuve became the 1st player in franchise history Month in April, May and August, while LHP Scott Kazmir earned to record multiple 200-hit seasons when he reached hit number 200 the Award in July, and SS Carlos Correa earned Rookie of the in his final at-bat of the regular season...Altuve posted club-record Month in June. 225 hits last season, joining 2B (210 in 1998) as the only player in franchise history to reach 200 hits in a single season. ALTUVE’S RUN: Dating back to Aug. 8, 2B Jose Altuve finished THREE ASTROS ALL-STARS: The Astros had 2 players, 2B Jose his season by going 51 straight games without commiting an error Altuve and LHP Dallas Keuchel, and their manager A.J. Hinch in 210 total chances...on the season, he led all Major League 2nd in uniform for the 86th annual All-Star Game...Altuve was elected basemen in fielding percentage (.993). via the fan vote, Keuchel was elected via the player vote and Hinch was selected by Royals manager Ned Yost to join his staff for the SLUGGING SHORTSTOP: With 22 home runs this season, SS Midsummer Classic. Carlos Correa set single season franchise records for home runs All-Star Notebook by a shortstop and for home runs by a rookie...franchise single- • this was the 1st All-Star selection for Keuchel, who received more player season rankings below: votes than any other pitcher. HR by HR by Rookies • Keuchel is the 4th pitcher in franchise history to start an All-Star Game, 1. C. Correa - 22 (2015) 1. C. Correa - 22 (2015) joining RHP Roger Clemens (2004), RHP Mike Scott (1987) and RHP 2. D. Thon - 19 (1983) 2. L. Berkman - 21 (2000) J.R. Richard (1980). • this was the 1st All-Star start for Altuve (3rd selection overall). ROOKIE RANKINGS: Rookie SS Carlos Correa, who turned 21 • Altuve is the 1st Astros starter elected via the fan vote since 1B Lance on Sept. 22, led all AL rookies in HR (22), OPS (.857) and slugging Berkman in 2008. (.512), while ranking 2nd in RBI (68) and OBP (.345), tied for 2nd in doubles (22) and 3rd in batting average (.279) (min. 425 PA)... HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS: On Sunday, July 27, in Cooper- AL rookie rankings below: stown, NY, Astros legend 2B Craig Biggio was inducted into MLB’s Home Runs OPS Hall of Fame...Biggio, who made history as the 1st player to go into 1. C. Correa - 22 1. C. Correa - .857 the Hall of Fame as a member of the franchise, was 2. M. Sano - 18 2. F. Lindor - .835 joined by pitchers , Pedro Martinez and as part of the Class of 2015 inductees. CARLOS CALIENTE: SS Carlos Correa finished the year lead- ing all MLB shortstops in home runs (22), OPS (.850) and slugging FAREWELL REX: Long-time Assistant Athletic Trainer Rex Jones (.512)...shortstop rankings below (min. 425 PA): retired following the 2015 season...Jones, who spent his entire Home Runs (MLB) OPS (MLB) Slugging (MLB) 37-year career in the Astros organization, developed an outstand- 1. C. Correa - 22 1. C. Correa - .857 1. C. Correa - .512 ing reputation amongst his peers and with generations of Astros 2. B. Crawford - 21 2. F. Lindor - .838 2. F. Lindor - .483 players and staff. 3. I. Desmond - 19 3. B. Crawford - .790 3. B. Crawford - .466 MILO: Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton passed away on FRANKEN-SEASON: DH , who led the club with 88 Sept. 17 at the age of 88...Milo, who joined the club in 1985, was the RBI this season, also posted 11 triples this season, which ranked Voice of the Astros for nearly 25 years before taking an advisory tied for 3rd in the Majors...Gattis is the 1st Major League player role in the organization following the 2012 season...the Astros wore to record at least 11 triples without recording a steal in the same a patch on their jerseys in honor of Hamilton and will rename the season since Dale Long posted 13 triples and no steals in 1955. press box at Minute Maid Park in his honor.

ABOUT THE COMEBACK: Trailing 3-0 with 2 outs in the 9th GENE: On Sept. 5, Hall of Fame broadcaster Gene Elston, who and facing Angels closer RHP (3-3) on Sept. 13 at spent 25 seasons as the club’s primary play-by-play voice, passed LAA, the Astros came back to win it with a 5-run rally, capped by a away at the age of 93...Elston was a part of the Astros original 3-run homer by PH Jed Lowrie...the 3-run, 9th-inning comeback broadcast team in 1962 and stayed with the club through 1985. all came after the 1st 2 batters in the 9th were retired...the Elias Sports Bureau provided several notes on Astros wins after entering JOAQUIN: Former pitcher Joaquin Andujar passed away on Sept. 8 the 9th inning trailing by 3+ runs: at the age of 62...Andujar pitched 7 seasons for the Astros (1976-81, • last time it happened: April 14, 2012 at MIA...Miami was winning 4-1 1988) and had a 13-year Major League career, which began (1976) going into the 9th, which ended as a 5-4 Astros win. and ended (1988) in a Astros uniform. • last time it happened when all runs scored with 2 outs: April 7, 2002 vs. STL...trailing 6-3 in the bottom of the 9th, the Astros 1st hitter singled, YOGI: Hall of Famer Yogi Berra passed away on Sept. 22, leaving the next 2 were retired, then Houston scored 3 runs with 2 outs to tie it behind many friends in the Astros organization, none bigger than at 6-6 in the 9th...they would later win it 8-7 in 10 innings. former Craig Biggio...Berra was a 15-time All-Star and a 3-time • last time it happened when the 1st 2 hitters in the inning were retired: American League MVP as a player for the Yankees, but he made June 6, 1989 vs. SD...Houston trailed 7-4 in the 9th before rallying for 3 his mark in Houston as the Astros bench from 1985-89. runs and eventually winning it 8-7 in 10 innings. 2015 ASTROS HITTING CAPSULES ASTROS: 2015 SEASON: .250 (1363x5459) HOME AVG: .253 (658x2605) ROAD AVG: .247 (705x2954) OPPONENTS: 2015 SEASON: .241 (1308x5434) MMP AVG: .233 (646x2770) ROAD AVG: .248 (662x2664)

27 IF Jose Altuve .313 (200x638), 15 HR, 66 RBI longest streak by an Astro since Roy Oswalt recorded 31 consecutive vs. LHP: .372 (70x188) vs. RHP: .289 (130x450) Career: .305-36-226 (830x2721) singles without an extra-base hit from 2007-10...the last position player Home: .342 (106x310) Road: .287 (94x328) Long Streak: 14, .375, 21x56, 6/22-7/6 with a streak like this was in 2005. • 25-year-old was named to his third career All-Star Game in what was • reached base safely in every game during the month of August while his fifth Major League season...led the American League in hits (200) leading the Majors with 45 hits...tied the club record for most hits in a and steals (38) for the second consecutive season, joining NYY’s Snuffy single August with Jesus Alou (1970)...ranked fifth in the AL in batting Stirnweiss (1944-45) as the only players in Major League history to lead average (.375) during the month while posting a .411 OBP. the American League in both hits and steals in back-to-back seasons. • had a career-long, 29-game on-base streak from Aug. 1-Sept. 1, which • became the first player in club history to reach 200 hits in consecutive was the longest by an Astros player since Willy Taveras (31g) in 2006. seasons, as he led the Majors with a franchise-record 225 hits in 2014... • tallied his 800th career hit on Sept. 11 at LAA in what was his 647th career the only other player in club history to record a 200-hit season was Craig game...became the quickest player in club history to reach the 800-hit Biggio in 1998 (210 hits). plateau: previously Cesar Cedeno (707 games). • was the only Major Leaguer to reach 40 doubles, 15 homers and 35 • recorded the first multi-homer game of his career on Sept. 26 vs. TEX. stolen bases this season, and the first to do so since • made his first career postseason appearance, starting at second base and in 2011 when he finished second in the AL MVP voting for Boston...the batting leadoff in all six of Houston’s playoff games...tied a club record only other player in club history to reach these marks in a single year: for most hits within a player’s first two postseason games (4)...joined Craig Biggio in 1998. Kevin Bass, who recorded four hits in the 1986 NLCS against the Mets. • started his first career All-Star Game at second base in what was his • went 4x26 with two RBI and a steal in the postseason. third All-Star appearance overall (also 2012, 2014)...became the seventh • signed a four-year contract extension on July 13, 2013...the deal runs player in club history to earn a fan-elected start (10th time overall), and through the 2017 season and includes club option years for the 2018-19 the first to do so since Lance Berkman in 2008...joined 2015 Hall of seasons...originally a product of the Astros Venezuelan Academy, signed Fame inductee Craig Biggio (1995-98) and (2004) as the only with the club as an undrafted free agent on Sept. 27, 2006. Houston second basemen to earn a fan elected start. • led the AL in three-hit games (21), and ranked third in batting average... 23 IF Chris Carter .199 (78x391), 24 HR, 64 RBI led all Major League second basemen in fielding percentage (.993, vs. LHP: .201 (32x159) vs. RHP: .198 (46x232) Career: .217-109-280 (377x1736) 5E/669TC), closing out his season with 51 consecutive errorless games. Home: .210 (38x181) Road: .190 (40x210) Long Streak: 12, .375, 15x40, 5/23-6/4 • became the first player in club history to record four consecutive • the 28-year-old slugger led the Astros in walks (54) and ranked third in 30-double, 30-steal campaign...marks the most such seasons in the RBI and fourth in homers in his third season with the Astros...became the Majors since 2012, directly ahead of Jose Reyes and Alcides Escobar, first Astro to reach 24 homers in three consecutive seasons since Carlos who each have two 30-double, 30-steal seasons in that span. Lee (2007-10) and (2008-10). • became the 20th player in club history to reach 800 hits, and became • surpassed 100 career home runs this season, finishing the season at just the fourth player in Major League history to record 800 hits, 150 109...hit 17 home runs at Minute Maid Park, giving him 48 career homers doubles and 150 steals through his first five seasons in the big leagues... at the venue...ranks seventh all-time in homers at Minute Maid, and sits joined Ray Durham (1995-99), Ben Chapman (1930-34) and Del Pratt seven home runs shy of Hunter Pence (55) for sixth place on the list. (1912-16). • moved into 16th place on the Astros all-time home runs list with 90... • his 830 career hits through his first five Major League seasons are a jumped six players this season, and now sits behind Moises Alou (95) franchise record (previously Cesar Cedeno: 782 from 1970-74). for 15th place on the list. • set career highs in home runs (15) and RBI (66)...became the sixth second • made a career-high 105 starts at first base (previously 54 in 2013 with baseman in club history to reach double-digit homers in a single season, Houston), playing in 115 total games at the position...also made seven and the first to do so since Craig Biggio in 2006 (21HR). starts at . • joined (2008-11), Jose Cruz (1977-80), Cesar Cedeno • was an offensive force in September and October...over the Astros final (1972-77) and Enos Cabell (1976-79) as the only players in club history 15 games of the season (dating back to Sept. 18), led the Majors in OPS with 30-or-more steals in four consecutive seasons. (1.376) and slugging (.971), batting .353 (12x34) with three doubles, six • had three walk-off hits for Houston, which led the club. homers, 10 RBI and a 1.376 OPS (.405 OBP/.971 SLG)...this followed a • hit .372 (70x188) vs. left-handed pitchers, which led the Majors for the stretch in which he hit .185 (10x54) with just one homer and nine RBI in second consecutive season...is the only player since 1974 (the year 26 games from July 30-Sept. 17. left/right splits were first tracked) to lead the Majors in batting average • made his third appearance on an Opening Day roster and his third against lefties in consecutive seasons...his .353 (258x730) career average consecutive Opening Day start this season. against southpaws is the best since 1974 (min. 750 PA), ahead of Freddy • recorded the 11th multi-homer game of his career on June 3 vs. BAL... Sanchez (.342, 292x854) who played from 2002-11. his 11 multi-homer games rank tied for fifth in club history with Richard • batted .337 (102x303) with an .884 OPS (.372 OBP/.512 SLG) following Hidalgo...since joining the Astros in 2013, the only Major Leaguers with the All-Star Break...over his last 26 games of the season, slugged .625 more multi-homer games in that span have been Edwin Encarnacion while compiling 23 extra-base hits (16 doubles, 3 triples, 4 homers). (13) and (12). • was the AL Co-Player of the Week for the week ending May 3. • his his 100th career homer on July 1 vs. KC off RHP Edinson Volquez... • made his fourth consecutive Opening Day roster and start, and remained hit three homers over a five-game span from June 27-July 1. with the club for the duration of the season...missed four games from • homered in five consecutive starts from Sept. 18-28, became the fourth June 18-21 with discomfort in his right hamstring, but was not placed on player in club history to homer in five straight starts, joining Morgan the Disabled List. Ensberg (6 starts in 2006), Carlos Beltran (2004) and Cliff Johnson • tied a club record by recording 39 hits through the team’s first 25 games... (1975). Billy Hatcher also reached this mark through the 25th game of the 1987 • his final four homers of the season all came in his third season. of the game. • posted a 29-game against the A’s from Sept. 5, 2013-April • started at first base in all six of Houston’s postseason games...marked 26, 2015...is the second-longest hitting streak against Oakland in Major his first career appearance in the postseason. League history, behind Luke Appling’s 31-game streak from 1939-40. • tied a club record for walks in a postseason game (3) in the AL Wild Card • recorded multiple hits in nine straight games from April 22-May 1, which Game at NYY...became the second player in MLB history to record three tied a franchise record set by Jesus Alou (1969) and Billy Hatcher walks in his first career postseason game, joining Frank Thomas, who (1987)...per Elias, was the longest multi-hit game streak since Robinson walked four times in Game 1 of the 1993 ALCS vs. TOR. Cano’s nine-game run in 2012, and the longest by a since • fell a shy of the cycle in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. KC, going 3x3 with Chuck Knoblauch in 1996 (10 games). a single, double and solo homer...was his 1st career postseason home • was named the American League Co-Player of the Week along with run. Oakland’s for the week ending May 3...hit .467 (14x30) • hit .294 (5x17) with a double, homer and three walks in his six postseason with seven runs, five doubles, one homer, eight RBI, two steals and a games. 1.233 OPS in the week...during the week, ranked tied for first in the AL • was acquired in a trade with Oakland in 2013...the Astros also received in hits and doubles, tied for third in runs and fifth in batting average. RHP and C in exchange for IF Jed Lowrie • was the only Major Leaguer in 2015 to have a game with multiple steals and RHP Fernando Rodriguez on Feb. 4, 2013. and multiple doubles, which he accomplished on June 25 vs. NYY...his two career multi-double, multi-steal games are tied for the most in franchise history with Cesar Cedeno and . • knocked his first career walk-off homer on July 23 vs. BOS, tallying a career-high tying four hits in the contest...per Elias, became the third Astros player in club history to start a game in the leadoff spot and then hit a walk-off home run, joining Craig Biggio (1998 and 2001) and (1973). • hit in 18 consecutive games at Minute Maid Park from June 4-July 29, marking the longest hitting streak recorded at the venue by an Astro all-time...was the longest home-hitting streak by an Astros player since Derek Bell hit in 21 straight games at the Astrodome in 1998. • posted a 20-game hitting streak at O.co Coliseum from Sept. 5, 2013-Aug. 9, 2015...tied him for the third-longest streak in stadium history with Erick Aybar (2012-15), behind only Paul O’Neill’s 21-game run from 1995-98 and Carney Lansford’s 30-game streak in 1984 (Elias). • recorded 26 consecutive singles from July 29-Aug. 18...marked the 15 C Jason Castro .211 (71x337), 11 HR, 31 RBI the last Astro with multiple five-RBI games in a single season was Carlos vs. LHP: .192 (20x104) vs. RHP: .219 (51x233) Career: .237-51-180 (400x1689) Lee in 2007. Home: .201 (32x159) Road: .219 (39x178) Long Streak: 7 (2x), last, .385, 10x26, 7/22-8/3 • was the ninth batter in the order for both of his five-RBI games...the only • 28-year-old served as Houston’s primary catcher in what was his fifth other player in club history to record at least five RBI in a game from the Major League season...made 102 starts behind the dish as one of the last spot in the order was on Aug. 21, 1966 vs. CIN (6RBI)... top all-around backstops in the game...the Astros went 60-42 (.588) in only four other Major League players in the last century had two games his starts. with at least five RBI from the ninth spot in the order: Jackie Bradley Jr. • threw out 24-of-66 runners attempting to steal (32.3%)...marked the best (2015), (2003), Kevin Elster (1996), Tony Cloninger (1966). caught stealing percentage by a Houston catcher since Brad Ausmus • appeared in one playoff game with the Astros, catching the 9th inning threw out 40% of runners attempting to steal (30-for-75) in 2001...Cas- of Game 4 of the ALDS...was his second career playoff game. tro ranked fifth among AL catchers in caught stealing percentage, and • was acquired from the Angels in exchange for C Carlos Perez and RHP second in fielding percentage (.999, 1E/840TC). Nick Tropeano on Nov. 5, 2014...was arbitration eligible for the first time • per Baseball Prospectus, was the AL’s second-best pitch framer, behind in his career in the offseason...signed a one-year contract to avoid the only Tyler Flowers of the White Sox...added 12.6 runs with his framing, arbitration process. behind Flowers’ mark of 17.5. • became the first catcher in club history to post three career double-digit home run seasons...is one of three AL catchers to post double-digit 1 IF Carlos Correa .279 (108x387), 22 HR, 68 RBI homers in each of the last three seasons...also Salvador Perez and Yan vs. LHP: .274 (34x124) vs. RHP: .281 (74x263) Career: .279-22-68 (108x387) Home: .319 (59x185) Road: .243 (49x202) Long Streak: 9, .379, 11x29, 7/11-24 Gomes. • 21-year-old set a franchise rookie record for homers in a season (previ- • moved into second place on Houston’s all-time home runs list by a catcher ously Lance Berkman with 21 in 2000), in addition to hitting the most with 48, trailing only current Astros TV broadcaster Alan Ashby (69)... homers by a shortstop in club history for a single season (previously also moved into sixth place in club history for most starts by a catcher Dickie Thon with 20 in 1983). (438), surpassing Craig Biggio (403). • despite being the youngest position player in the Majors and playing • hit two dramatic, walk-off homers (Aug. 23 vs. LAD; July 30 vs. LAA), giv- in just 99 games, led all Major League shortstops in homers, OPS (.857) ing him three for his career...his three career walk-off homers are the and slugging (.512), while ranking fourth in on-base percentage (.345). most in club history by a catcher, and rank tied for third among all Astros • led all AL rookies in HR, SLG and OPS, while ranking second in RBI and players all-time...his three walk-off homers over the last two seasons are OBP, and third in batting average (min. 400PA)...among Astros rookies tied for the second-most in baseball with , Chris Davis and all-time, ranked fourth in OPS and fifth in RBI, which were both the highest behind only (6). totals by an Astros rookie since Hunter Pence in 2007 (.899 OPS/69RBI). • made his fourth consecutive Opening Day start for Houston...was placed • stole 14 bases, going 14-for-18 (77.8%) in attempts...14 steals rank sev- on the 15-day Disabled List with a strained right quad on Aug. 29...acti- enth all-time in club history by a rookie, and mark the most by a Houston vated on Sept. 17, with Houston going 6-10 in his absence. rookie since Willy Taveras swiped 34 bags in 2005. • caught a career-high three runners attempting to steal on June 10 at • was named the AL June Rookie of the Month. CWS (J.B. Shuck, Avisail Garcia twice)...this tied a franchise record, • according to the Elias Sports Bureau, his 18 home runs were the second- last achieved by Brad Ausmus on April 19, 2003 at MIL. most by a shortstop prior to his 21st birthday in MLB history, behind only • hit his second career walk-off homer on July 30 vs. LAA, a three-run shot (26)...is the only shortstop in the last 100 years to record off RHP Fernando Salas...per Elias, became the fourth player in club 22 homers within his first 100 games in the Major Leagues...the previous history to hit a walk-off homer with the score tied at 0-0, joining Glenn record was held by (16 HR in first 100 games). Davis (July 22, 1986), Jimmy Wynn (June 16, 1972) and Denis Menke • joined Nomar Garciaparra (30HR/22SB) as the only shortstops in Major (Sept. 5, 1969). League history to reach 22 homers and 14 steals in their rookie season. • hit a on Aug. 3 at TEX...was his 50th career home run, and the • per Baseball Reference, his 4.1 ranked as the third grand slam of his career...per Elias, it marked the first time since second-highest total by a shortstop prior to his age-21 season, trailing 1985 that two Houston catchers hit grand slams in the same season, as only Alex Rodriguez and his 9.4 mark set in 1996, his age-20 season. Hank Conger turned the trick two games prior...Mark Bailey and Alan • became one of 19 Major Leaguers all-time to record 22 homers prior Ashby did so in 1985...joined Brad Ausmus as the only catchers in club to his age-21 season...prior to Correa, the only players to do this since history with three career grand slams. 1990: Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, , Adrian Beltre, • caught the first no-hitter of his career on Aug. 21 vs. LAD (Fiers)...be- Andruw Jones, Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. came the ninth catcher in club history to catch a no-hitter, joining Brad • from the date of his Major League debut (June 8) through the end of Ausmus (2003), Scott Servais (1993), Alan Ashby (1986, 1981, 1979), the season, led the Astros in homers, RBI,extra-base hits (45), go-ahead Ed Herrmann (1976), Don Bryant (1969), Dave Adlesh (1967), Jerry RBI (20), game-winning RBI (8) and , while ranking Grote (1964) and John Bateman (1963). second in hits (108) and tied for second in steals (14). • hit his second walk-off homer of the season on Aug. 23 vs. LAD...was a • hit .359 (51x142) with 11 homers and a 1.097 OPS (.435 OBP/.662 SLG) 10th inning solo-shot off RHP Chris Hatcher that gave Houston a 3-2 with two outs...ranked second in the AL in both batting average and OPS win and a series sweep over the Dodgers. with two outs, trailing Lorenzo Cain (.372) in average and Mike Trout in • started at catcher in all six of Houston’s postseason games (1x16, .063)... OPS (1.153)...hit .395 (15x38) with four homers, 19 RBI and a 1.240 OPS was his first career trip to the postseason. in 44 plate appearances with runners in scoring position and two outs. • in the Wild Card Game at NYY, became the first Houston backstop to • began his season at Double A Corpus Christi...was promoted to Triple A catch a shutout in the postseason since Brad Ausmus in Game 5 of the Fresno on May 11, and was selected to the Major League roster on June 2004 NLCS vs. STL. 8...missed four games with left hamstring soreness from Aug. 26-30. • recorded his first career postseason hit and RBI in Game 3 of the ALDS, • made his Major League debut on June 8 at CWS, going 1x4 with an RBI- giving Houston the lead with a two-run single in the 5th inning. single off LHP ...at 20 years, 259 days, became the youngest • was selected by Houston in the first round of the 2008 draft (10th over- player in club history to make a start at shortstop, edging out Alex all)...was arbitration eligible for the second time in his career during the Taveras, who was 20 years and 341 days old on Sept. 14, 1976...became offseason, but agreed to terms on a one-year deal to avoid the arbitration the youngest Astros position player to make his MLB debut since Derrel process on Jan. 16, 2015. Thomas on Sept. 14, 1971 (20 years, 243 days). • became the third player in club history to reach base safely in each of 16 C Hank Conger .229 (46x201), 11 HR, 33 RBI his first 10 Major League games, joining Kiké Hernandez (2014) and vs. LHP: .175 (17x97) vs. RHP: .279 (29x104) Career: .225-28-104 (200x889) Jimmy Wynn (1963). Home: .242 (23x95) Road: .217 (23x106) Long Streak: 3 (3x), .600, 6x10, 7/28-8/1 • per Elias, became the third player in club history with three consecutive • 27-year-old served as the Astros backup catcher in what was his first multi-hit games within the first 10 days of his Major League debut: also season with the club, playing 69 games at the position (56 starts)...set Ken Caminiti (1987) and Orlando Miller (1994). single-season career highs in homers, RBI, runs scored, walks, on-base • on June 18 at COL, stole three bases, becoming the third-youngest player percentage (.311) and slugging percentage (.436). in the modern era to swipe three bags in a game (20 years, 269 days) • the switch-hitter batted .279 (29x104) with six doubles, seven homers, 22 (Elias Sports Bureau)... (Aug. 23, 1979, 20.241) and RBI and an .892 OPS (.353 OBP/.538 SLG) against right-handed pitchers... (Sept. 2, 1907, 20.258) were the only two to do it at a younger hit 8 of his 11 homers at Minute Maid Park, where he posted an .899 OPS age. (.330 OBP/.568 SLG) in 31 games. • was named the AL Rookie of the Month for June, becoming the sixth • became the 11th catcher in club history to reach double-digit homers player in club history to win a Rookie of the Month award...led all AL in a single season...he and Jason Castro each had 11 homers, giving rookies in OPS (.852), slugging (.543), RBI (15) and doubles (9) while Houston multiple catchers with 10+ homers in the same season for the ranking tied for first in homers (5) and third in average (.287) during first time in club history. the month. • hit the first two grand slams of his career (Sept. 4 vs. MIN; Aug. 1 vs. ARI)... • in Houston’s 12-8, 10th-inning victory over the Red Sox on July 3 at became the third catcher in club history to belt multiple grand slams in Fenway Park, hit a go-ahead solo homer in the 8th inning and a game- the same season, joining (1995) and Mark Bailey. winning, RBI-single in the 10th...per Elias, became the first player age 20 • led all Major League catchers in at-bat to home run ratio with a 17.27 or younger to record a game-winning RBI in an extra-innings win since mark (190AB/11HR) (min. 175 PA). Manny Machado on May 10, 2013...the only other Houston player to do • made his fourth appearance on an Opening Day roster this season. this was Cesar Cedeno in both 1970 and 1971 at the age of 19 and 20. • homered from the right side of the plate on May 2 vs. SEA...was his first • tallied his 50th base hit on July 28 vs. LAA following a 3x4 performance... career homer batting right-handed. per Elias, became the fourth player since 1950 to accumulate 50 hits • appeared in left field on May 6 vs. TEX...was his first career Major League within his first 42 games in the Majors before turning 21, joining Ren- appearance in the ...played 2.0 innings, and did not register a nie Stennett (1971) and Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente (1955) and chance. (1958). • went 3x4 with a grand slam, solo homer and five total RBI on Aug. 1 vs. • recorded his 15th homer on Aug. 19 vs. TB in what was his 62nd game... ARI...was his first career multi-homer game, and first-career grand slam... per Elias, there have been only 2 players in Major League history to hit was also Houston’s first grand slam of the season. at least 15 homers before turning 21 in fewer games than Correa did: • recorded five RBI in both games in which he hit a grand slam (Sept. 4 vs. (55th game, in 1951) and (58th game, in MIN; Aug. 1 vs. ARI), tying a single-game career high (accomplished 1956). three times, also May 11, 2014 at TOR)...became the first catcher in club • on Aug. 14 vs. DET, drew 3 walks...at 20 years, 326 days, became the history to post multiple games with five-or-more RBI...prior to Conger, youngest Houston player to record 3 walks in a game since • the Astros went 37-17 (.685) in games in which he drove in a run. (20 years, 10 days) did so on Sept. 29, 1963 vs. NYM. • hit well at Minute Maid Park, batting .273 (79x289) with 15 homers, 48 • knocked his first-career walk-off hit on Aug. 19 vs. TB...was an RBI-single RBI and an .818 OPS (.310 OBP/.509 SLG) in 78 games at home. in the 13th inning. • ranked sixth among AL cleanup hitters in RBI (59)...ranked tied for fifth • went 3x4 with a triple, homer, single, walk, , four RBI and in the AL with 27 go-ahead RBI. four runs scored on Oct. 2 at ARI...the only player younger than Correa • made his third career Opening Day roster, and his second consecutive (21 years, 10 days) to record a homer, triple, single and walk in a single Opening Day start...avoided a stint on the DL for the first season of his game since 1914 was (twice in 1939). career. • his four RBI on Oct. 2 at ARI tied his career high (accomplished three • homered in three straight games for the first time in his career from May times), while his four runs set a single-game career high...became the 1-3...hit two homers on May 3...per Elias, joined (April 20 youngest player in club history to record four RBI and four runs in the at SEA) as the second Astros player in a two-week span to hit two hom- same game, and the youngest Major Leaguer to do so since Miguel ers in a game, with one being a game-winner in the 8th inning or later... Cabrera on July 1, 2003. only one Astro had done that in the previous seven seasons combined: • started at shortstop in all six of Houston’s postseason games...made his Hunter Pence on Aug. 17, 2010 at NYM. first career postseason appearance in the Wild Card Game at NYY...at • over a three-month span from April 26-July 26, was tied for the AL-lead 21 years, 14 days, became the youngest player in club history to appear in RBI (56) with Jose Bautista...this followed a stretch from Opening in a playoff game...previously Richard Hidalgo (22 years, 94 days) in Day-April 25 in which he had recorded just one RBI. Game 1 of the 1997 NLDS at ATL...became the third-youngest player to • posted 54 RBI and 15 homers prior to the All-Star Break...became the start a playoff game at shortstop in MLB history, behind first Astros player to reach those totals prior to the All-Star Break since (2003 NLCS) and Travis Jackson (1924 World Series). Lance Berkman in 2009 (18HR/55RBI). • recorded his first career postseason hit in Game 1 of the ALDS...at 21 • recorded his second multi-homer game of the season, and the fifth of his years, 15 days old, became the youngest player in club history to record career on Aug. 26 at NYY. a hit in the playoffs...the record was previously held by Richard Hidalgo, • over his final 21 games of the season, hit .303 (23x76) with three doubles, who went 1x4 at 23 years, 98 days old in Game 4 of the 1998 NLDS at SD. two triples, five homers, 15 RBI and a .925 OPS (.333 OBP/.592 SLG). • went 4x4 with two homers, a double and four total RBI in Game 4 of the • started at designated hitter in all six of Houston’s postseason games, go- ALDS vs. KC...became the second player in Astros franchise history ing 4x23 with an RBI...marked his second trip to the playoffs (also 2013 to hit multiple homers in a postseason game, joining Carlos Beltran with Atlanta). (Game 5 of the 2004 NLDS at ATL)...became the second-youngest player • was acquired from Atlanta along with RHP James Hoyt in exchange for in Major League history (21 years, 20 days) to hit multiple homers in a RHP , IF Rio Ruiz and RHP Andrew Thurman on postseason game, behind only Andruw Jones (19 years, 180 days), who Jan. 14, 2015. hit two homers in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series at NYY. • per ESPN Stats & Info, his 11 total bases in Game 4 of the ALDS marked the most by a shortstop in a single postseason game in MLB history... 30 OF Carlos Gomez .255 (111x435), 12 HR, 56 RBI Derek Jeter held the previous record with 10 total bases in Game 1 of vs. LHP: .215 (20x93) vs. RHP: .266 (91x342) Career: .260-103-400 (908x3499) the 2006 ALDS vs. DET. Home: .229 (46x201) Road: .278 (65x234) Long Streak: 9 (2x), .314, 11x35, 8/25-9/4 • per the Elias Sports Bureau, became the youngest player to record at • 29-year-old appeared in 41 games with the Astros after getting traded least four hits and four RBI in a postseason game...the only other player to the club from Milwaukee...hit .242 (36x149) with nine doubles, four to do this before his 25th birthday was (23), who did so homers, 10 steals and 13 RBI in his 41 games with the club (38 starts in in Game 4 of the 1924 World Series for the Senators. center field). • per Elias, became the third player in MLB history age 21 or younger to • in 115 games between the Astros and Brewers, hit .255 (111x435) with hit in the third spot in the order in a playoff game, joining Joe DiMaggio 29 doubles, 12 homers, 56 RBI and 17 stolen bases. (1936 World Series) and Mickey Mantle (1952 World Series). • is 1 of 12 active players with 100 career homers and 200 steals...he and • was selected by Houston with the first overall pick in the 2012 draft out of Mike Trout are the only Major Leaguers with at least 100 steals and 50 the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy High School...became the first player homers over the last four seasons. from Puerto Rico selected with the first overall pick in the draft. • since 2007, his debut season, has saved more runs defensively (88) than any Major League (per /Baseball Info Solutions). 63 IF Matt Duffy .375 (3x8), 0 HR, 3 RBI • made his 8th career Opening Day roster and start...played in eight vs. LHP: .333 (2x6) vs. RHP: .500 (1x2) Career: .375-0-3 (3x8) games with Milwaukee before getting placed on the 15-day Disabled Home: .500 (2x4) Road: .250 (1x4) Long Streak: 2, 1.000, 2x2, 9/23-10/2 List with a right hamstring strain on April 17 (retroactive to April 16)... • 26-year-old was selected to the Major League roster on Sept. 14 following injured the hamstring while running to first base on April 15 at STL... a full season at Triple A Fresno...appeared in eight games with Houston... was activated from the DL on May 2...was traded to Houston on July 30... seven of his nine plate appearances came against lefties...went 2x5 with battled intercostal discomfort for the Astros final 20 games of the year... a double and an RBI as a pinch-hitter. played in just three games (one start) over Houston’s last 20 games. • recorded his first Major League hit on Sept. 19 vs. OAK (RBI-double as • made his first career appearance in the infield on April 10, moving to a pinch-hitter)...became the first Astros player to record his first career second base after Scooter Gennett was ejected. Major League hit in the pinch since Marc Krauss in 2013. • added two leadoff homers to his ledger, belting leadoff shots on May 18 • on Oct. 2 at ARI, hit a two-run single that gave the Astros a new club at DET and May 29 vs. ARI...has nine career leadoff homers. record for most runs scored in a single game (21). • played in his 1,000th Major League game on May 26 vs. SF. • was named the MVP of the Triple A after leading the • scored his 500th career run on July 2 at PHI. league in runs scored (94), while batting .294 (144x490) with 29 doubles, • hit his first career grand slam on July 3 vs. CIN, tying a career-high with two triples, 20 homers, 104 RBI and an .850 OPS (.366 OBP/.484 SLG)... five RBI. became the fourth minor leaguer in Astros history to win the award, and • hit his 100th career home run on Aug. 4 at TEX. the first since RHP Donne Wall did so in 1995 with the . • recorded an extra-base hit in five straight games from Sept. 6-11...was • has been an All-Star in each of his five seasons in the minor leagues tied for the second-longest streak by an Astros player this year (also (2011-15)...received PCL Postseason All-Star honors this season. Castro), behind Altuve’s six-game run. • hit .318 (50x157) with six homers, 37 RBI and a .942 OPS against lefties • pinch ran in the 8th inning on Sept. 28 vs. TEX...stole second base and at Triple A. then scored on a passed ball, giving Houston an insurance run in their • was named the Grizzlies June Player of the Month after hitting .298 4-2 win over the division-rival Rangers. (31x104) with four doubles, three homers, 24 RBI and a .369 on-base • in his last start of the season on Sept. 30 at SEA, went 2x4 with a run percentage in 27 games during the month. scored and two stolen bases...executed a game-ending double play by • was selected by the Astros in the 20th round of the 2011 draft out of the catching a line drive by Franklin Gutierrez and doubling up James . Jones at first base...was his 13th career multi-hit, multi-steal game, and his first since Aug. 2, 2014 at STL. • hit safely in 15 of his last 18 games with a plate appearance, batting at a 11 OF Evan Gattis .246 (139x566), 27 HR, 88 RBI .304 (21x69) clip, with seven doubles, three homers, nine RBI and a .355 vs. LHP: .237 (47x198) vs. RHP: .250 (92x368) Career: .250-70-205 (322x1289) on-base percentage in that span...in his first 22 games with Houston, hit Home: .273 (79x289) Road: .217 (60x277) Long Streak: 9 (2x), last, .371, 13x35, 6/28-7/8 .181 (15x83) with one home run and four RBI. • 29-year-old led the Astros in HR and RBI in what was his first season with • played in five of Houston’s six playoff games, making four starts in cen- the club, and his third in the Majors...posted single-season career highs ter field...went 4x15 (.267) with two homers and three RBI...homered in in games played (153, previously 108 set in 2014), runs (66), hits, multi-hit Game 4 of the ALDS vs. KC and the Wild Card Game at NYY. games (40), triples (11), HR, RBI, walks (30) and extra-base hits (58). • was acquired from Milwaukee along with RHP Mike Fiers and slot • became the ninth player since 2000 to reach the 20-homer plateau in each number 76 in the 2015-16 international bonus pool in exchange for LHP of his first three seasons in the big leagues...joined Yoenis Cespedes, , RHP Adrian Houser, OF Brett Phillips and OF Domingo Giancarlo Stanton, , , , Dan Ug- Santana. gla, and . • finished tied for third in the Majors in triples with 11...had just one triple in his career prior to this season...prior to Gattis, the last Astro to record 11 triples in a season was Michael Bourn, who tallied 12 in 2009. • became the first player since Dale Long in 1955 to record 11 triples in a season without stealing a base. • became the first player in club history to reach 11 triples, 27 homers and 88 RBI in a single season...only three other Major League players put together seasons like this since 2000: (2007), Noomar Garciaparra (2003) and (2000). • hit eight of his triples as the designated hitter...became the first DH since Paul Molitor in 1996 to hit eight triples as a designated hitter. • made 136 starts at designated hitter and 11 in left field...ranked tied for third among designated hitters in homers (24) and fifth in RBI (79). 9 IF Marwin Gonzalez .279 (96x344), 12 HR, 34 RBI with at least eight in center field, joining Willy Taveras (2g), vs. LHP: .295 (41x139) vs. RHP: .268 (55x205) Career: .258-24-83 (268x1038) Carl Everett (2g), Steve Finley (2g), Tony Scott (2g), Cesar Cedeno Home: .261 (40x153) Road: .293 (56x191) Long Streak: 8, .370, 10x27, 6/14-22 (11g) and Jimmy Wynn (2g). • 26-year-old had a career year as the Astros utility man... • homered in three straight games with a plate appearance from Sept. 1-7. posted single-season career highs in games (120), starts (86), hits, • in 24 games in September, hit .267 (12x45) with two doubles, three hom- doubles (18), homers, RBI, slugging percentage (.442) and OPS (.759). ers, 10 RBI, five steals and an .881 OPS (.370 OBP/.511 SLG). • played all around the diamond, seeing time at first base (43g), shortstop • played in three games with Triple A Fresno on a rehab assignment from (32g), third base (21g), second base (15g) and left field (15g)...marked July 1-3...went 2x12 (.167) with two doubles, three RBI and three steals... his first career starts at first base...over the last two seasons, has played recorded three steals, a double, three RBI and two walks in his final rehab every position on the diamond aside from center field, catcher and game. pitcher. • played in four postseason games, making two starts in center field...went • hit .295 (41x139) with eight doubles, one triple, six homers, 14 RBI and an 3x7 in the playoffs. .843 OPS (.347 OBP/.496 SLG) against left-handed pitchers this season. • acquired from Miami along with prospects IF Colin Moran, RHP Fran- • all 12 of his homers were solo shots...has hit 24 homers in his career, cis Martes and a 2015 competitive balance Round A pick (ended up which have all been solo homers. being OF Daz Cameron) in exchange for RHP Jarred Cosart, IF Kiké • made the Astros Opening Day roster for the fourth consecutive season... Hernandez and minor league OF Austin Wates on July 31, 2014. spent the entire year with Houston, but did miss 7 games in September while nursing various hand injuries. • finished ninth in the AL in batting average and OPS in July...hit .364 28 OF Colby Rasmus .238 (103x432), 25 HR, 61 RBI (20x55) with three doubles, three homers, five RBI and a 1.008 OPS (.426 vs. LHP: .252 (30x119) vs. RHP: .233 (73x313) Career: .245-141-413 (775x3169) Home: .213 (39x183) Road: .257 (64x249) Long Streak: 4 (2x), last, .438, 7x16, 9/13-16 OBP/.582 SLG) in 20 games during the month. • 29-year-old signed with Houston in the offseason and set a • hit a walk-off homer on Aug. 18 vs. TB, becoming the first Astros player single-season career high in home runs...reached the 20-homer plateau with three htis and an extra-inning homer in the same game since Miguel for the fourth time in his career, and the third time in the last four seasons Tejada on June 2, 2009 (Elias Sports Bureau). (also 2012-13)...marked the most homers by an Astros outfielder since • over his final 70 games of the year, hit .321 (68x212) with nine doubles, Hunter Pence hit 25 in 2010. one triple, 10 homers, 21 RBI and an .885 OPS (.371 OBP/.514 SLG). • became the sixth AL outfielder since 2012 to record three seasons with • played in four of the Astros six playoff games as a defensive replace- 20+ homers, joining Mike Trout (4), Adam Jones (4), Jose Bautista (4), ment...marked his first trip to the postseason. Nelson Cruz and Yoenis Cespedes. • acquired from Boston in exchange for RHP Marco Duarte and cash on • finished seventh among AL in homers...ranks fifth among AL Dec. 8, 2011...was selected by Boston in the , so his Rule 5 outfielders in homers (81) over the last four years, behind Trout (132), status applied with the Astros for the 2012 season. Bautista (119), Jones (119) and Cruz (100). • played in 137 games, his most since the 2012 season with Toronto...played 8 IF Jed Lowrie .222 (51x230), 9 HR, 30 RBI 72 games in left field (47 starts), 43 games in right field (37 starts) and vs. LHP: .267 (16x60) vs. RHP: .206 (35x170) Career: .257-12-65 (638x2483) 43 in center field (31 starts)...prior to this season, had only started four Home: .296 (29x123) Road: .206 (22x107) Long Streak: 7, .478, 11x23, 8/31-9/7 career games in left field and six career games in right field, all coming • 31-year-old returned to the Astros after signing a three-year contract in with St. Louis in 2009. the offseason as a free agent...spent the 2012 season with Houston before • a career .213 hitter against left-handers entering the season, batted .252 getting traded to Oakland, where he played from 2013-14. (30x119) with five doubles, seven homers, 16 RBI and an .835 OPS (.364 • hit .412 (14x34) with three doubles, four homers, 12 RBI and a Major OBP/.471 SLG) against southpaws this year. League-leading 1.408 OPS (.556 OBP/.853 SLG) (min. 40PA) in “close and • hit eight homers while posting a .374 OBP and a .548 SLG with runners late” situations...a close and late plate appearance is in the 7th inning or in scoring position. later, team is either leading by one, tied, or has the potential tying run • made his seventh apearance on an Opening Day roster, and his sixth on-base, at-bat or on-deck. Opening Day start...placed on the Bereavement List on June 16...activated • played in 69 games, making 45 starts at third base, 16 at shortstop and from the Bereavement List on June 19...missed six games in late-June, one at DH. earl-July due to a skin irritation. • made his fifth career Opening Day start...began the season as the club’s • had a stretch from Aug. 9-16 where each of his 4 hits were home runs. starting shortstop, playing in 17 games before suffering a torn ligament • on Aug. 25 at NYY, recorded a double, triple, three runs and two RBI, in his thumb while sliding into home on April 27 at SD...missed 84 games becoming the first Astro to reach those totals in a single game since while on the DL (April 28-July 30). Brad Ausmus on Aug. 26, 2003 vs. LAD. • made all 45 of his starts at third base after returning from the DL...prior • recorded his second multi-homer game of the season on Sept. 20 vs. to 2015, had not started a game at third base since Sept. 27, 2011 at BAL. OAK...posted his third multi-HR game on Oct. 3 at ARI, tying him with • prior to hitting the DL, was one of the hottest hitters in the AL...ranked Valbuena for the club-lead in multi-homer games. fifth in OBP (.432), tied for sixth in walks (12), seventh in OPS (.999) and • from Sept. 1 through the end of the regular season, hit .289 (24x83) with ninth in slugging (.567) among AL hitters at the time of his DL placement... three doubles, eight homers, 15 RBI and a 1.000 OPS (.385 OBP/.614 was leading the club in OPS, OBP and runs scored (11), and was leading SLG)...was tied for the Major League lead in homers from Sept. 20 through all AL shortstops in slugging, OPS and homers at the time of his injury. the end of the season (6HR) with Manny Machado. • broke up a no-hit bid with a 9th inning, solo-homer on April 6 vs. CLE. • started every postseason game for Houston in left field, batting .412 • on Sept. 6 vs. MIN, hit a go-ahead grand slam in the 7th inning...marked (7x17) with a club-high four homers and six RBI...recorded a hit in each his second career grand slam (also Oct. 4, 2009 vs. CLE). of his first 5 postseason games with Houston...tied him with • on Sept. 13 at LAA, snapped an 0x17 streak with a two-out, go-ahead, (2005) for the longest postseason hitting streak to begin a career with three-run, pinch-hit homer in the 9th inning...was his first career pinch- the Astros. hit homer, and the sixth of the season by an Astros player. • his four homers tied him for the second-most hit by an Astros player in • played in five games at Double A Corpus Christi on a rehab assignment... a single postseason with Lance Berkman (2004), trailing only Carlos went 3x14 with a double and two RBI, starting all five games at third base. Beltran (8 HR in 2004). • played in four postseason games for Houston, going 0x4 as a pinch-hitter. • homered in each of Houston’s first 3 playoff games, becoming the first • signed a three-year contract with Houston as a free agent on Dec. 15, Astros player with a homer in three straight postseason games since 2014. Mike Lamb from 2004-05...set an MLB record by starting his career with an extra-base hit in each of his first six career postseason games. • tied a club record for walks in a postseason game when he drew three 6 OF Jake Marisnick .236 (80x339), 9 HR, 36 RBI in Game 3 of the ALDS...this has been accomplished nine times, most vs. LHP: .204 (29x142) vs. RHP: .259 (51x197) Career: .232-13-60 (155x669) recently by Chris Carter in the AL Wild Card Game at NYY. Home: .211 (37x175) Road: .262 (43x164) Long Streak: 11, .432, 16x37, 4/20-5/3 • signed a one-year contract with Houston as a free agent on Jan. 20, 2015. • 24-year-old set career highs in nearly every offensive category after playing in a career-high 133 games (previously 65 in 2014)...made 101 starts in the outfield for Houston, including 84 in center field, nine in left 21 IF Jon Singleton .191 (9x47), 1 HR, 6 RBI field and eight in right field. vs. LHP: .333 (3x9) vs. RHP: .158 (6x38) Career: .171-14-50 (61x357) • finished eighth in the AL in stolen bases with 24...went 24-for-33 (72.7%) Home: .286 (8x28) Road: .053 (1x19) Long Streak: 2 (2x), last, .429, 3x7, 7/17-18 in steal attempts...in his career, has gone 38-for-51 (74.5%) in stolen base • 24-year-old spent the majority of the season at Triple A, but played attempts. in 19 games with Houston across two stints with the club in the Major • had eight outfield assists, all of which came in center field...ranked tied Leagues....made 10 starts at first base and three at DH. for fifth among AL center fielders in the category. • batted .273 (6x22) with one double, one homer, three RBI and a .414 • the Astros went 29-7 in games in which he scored a run. on-base percentage in 10 games following the All-Star Break. • made his debut on an Opening Day roster and started in center field on • began the season at Triple A Fresno...was recalled to Houston on June Opening Day vs. CLE...placed on the 15-day Disabled List on June 19 26 before being optioned to Triple A on July 31...was recalled back to with a left hamstring strain...activated from the DL on July 5. Houston on Sept. 23 where he closed out the season. • hit .379 (22x58) with four doubles, two triples, two homers, 10 RBI, eight • in 102 games at Triple A Fresno, hit .254 (96x378) with 25 doubles, two steals and a 1.043 OPS (.422 OBP/.621 SLG) in 19 games in April...among triples, 22 homers, 83 RBI, 64 walks and an .865 OPS (.359 OBP/.505 AL hitters during the month, ranked tied for second in steals, third in SLG)...hit .312 (69x221) with 17 homers, 61 RBI and a 1.083 OPS (.432 average and fourth in OPS. OBP/.505 SLG). • completed an unassissted double play on May 7 at LAA after catching a • was named the Grizzlies Player of the Month for May after hitting .286 fly ball hit by Matt Joyce and running to first base to double up Albert (32x112) with seven doubles, 10 homers, 37 RBI and a 1.001 OPS (.367 Pujols, who had rounded second base...per Elias, became the first OBP/.634 SLG)...had a historic month of May, recording 37 RBI, the most center fielder in club history to complete an unassissted double play... by a Triple A player in a single month since May of 2011, when Brett was also just the third unassissted double play completed by an MLB Lawrie and Mike Carp each had 37 RBI...hit three grand slams and five center fielder over the last 23 seasons: also SEA’s Mike Cameron (May total home runs over a five-game span, in addition to setting a Fresno 23, 2003) and TB’s Desmond Jennings (April 20, 2013). single-game club record with 10 RBI on May 13. • recorded eight putouts in center field on July 24 vs. KC...marked his • signed a five-year contract on June 2, 2014, which includes three club second career game with eight putouts in center field (also Aug. 8, 2014 options (2019-21)...originally acquired from Philadelphia along with RHP vs. TEX)...became the 7th player in club history to record multiple games Jarred Cosart, RHP Josh Zeid and a PTBNL (OF Domingo Santana) in exchange for OF Hunter Pence on July 29, 2011. 4 OF .276 (107x388), 16 HR, 41 RBI 20 OF Preston Tucker .243 (73x300), 13 HR, 33 RBI vs. LHP: .296 (40x135) vs. RHP: .265 (67x253) Career: .256-36-92 (175x683) vs. LHP: .200 (13x65) vs. RHP: .255 (60x235) Career: .243-13-33 (73x300) Home: .227 (41x181) Road: .319 (66x207) Long Streak: 14, .458, 27x59, 6/7-21 Home: .261 (36x138) Road: .228 (37x162) Long Streak: 5, .333, 6x18, 6/12-18 • 25-year-old continued to show the power, on-base ability, speed and • 25-year-old outfielder finished sixth among AL rookies in doubles (19) elite defense he exhibited as a rookie in 2014...finished fifth among AL and tied for fifth in homers after playing in 98 games with Houston across outfielders in OBP (.367) and eighth in OPS (.826). two stints in the Major Leagues. • posted career highs in games played (102), hits, runs (59), doubles (19), • left-handed hitter posted a .255 (60x235) batting average with 17 doubles, walks (50), steals (16), batting average, OBP and OPS. 13 homers, 32 RBI and an .807 OPS (.314 OBP/.494 SLG) against right- • hit .296 (40x135) with a .936 OPS (.403 OBP/.533) against southpaws... handed pitchers. batted .319 (66x207) with an .880 OPS (.383 OBP/.498 SLG) on the road. • recorded a club-high two pinch-hit home runs, batting .231 (3x13) with a • his .817 career OPS (.354 OBP/.463 SLG) is the highest by an Astros walk and four RBI in his 14 pinch-hit plate appearances...became one of outfielder over his first two Major League seasons since Hunter Pence four rookies in club history to record multiple pinch-hit homers, joining (.833, 2007-08). Cliff Johnson (5 in 1974), (2004) and Daryle Ward (1999). • his 36 HR within his first 180 games in the Majors are a club record...the • was tied with TB’s Tim Beckham for the AL-lead in pinch-hit homers by previous record was held by (35HR)...36 HR rank second a rookie in 2015. in club history through a player’s first two seasons, behind Pence (42) • made 76 starts with Houston: 62 in left field, 12 in right field and two at • hit leadoff in 46 games...his .379 on-base percentage as the leadoff hitter designated hitter. ranked fourth in the AL. • was selected to the Major League roster from Triple A on May 7...optioned • made his first career Opening Day roster and start...was placed on the to Triple A on Aug. 22...was recalled from Triple A on Sept. 2 where he 7-day Concussion Disabled List on May 6 and was activated on May 13... remained in Houston. placed on the 15-day DL on July 2 with a right wrist fracture after getting • made his Major League debut on May 7 at LAA...became the sixth player hit by a pitch from RHP Edinson Volquez on July 1 vs. KC....activated in club history to record a hit, a walk and an RBI in his big league debut, from the DL on Sept. 4. and the first since Jon Singleton in 2014. • on April 12 at TEX, robbed the Rangers Leonys Martin of a walk-off • the first two homers of his career occurred during the series in Detroit grand slam in the 10th inning, which helped Houston to a 14th inning win. in May, and both were pinch-hit homers...joined as the • recorded three steals and three walks on April 27 at SD, setting career only players in Astros history to record their first two career homers in highs in steals while tying his career high for walks for a single game... the pinch. was the fifth time in club history that a player recorded three walks and • hit his first career homer on May 21...was the Astros first pinch hit homer three steals in a single game, and the first since Michael Bourn did so since Rick Ankiel hit one on April 17, 2013 at OAK. on April 25, 2010 vs. PIT. • his three homers against the Tigers all tied the game...two of the homers • on April 28 at SD, tied a career high with five RBI (also May 24, 2014 at came in the 9th inning (May 21 at DET, May 24 at DET, Aug. 15 vs. DET)... SEA). the 9th inning homers were on May 21 and Aug. 15. • posted a career-long 14-game hitting streak from June 7-21 in which he • per Elias, became the first player in club history with two pinch-hit hom- hit .458 (27x59) with four doubles,, four homers, seven RBI and a .492 ers in the same series...prior to Tucker, the last MLB player to do this on-base percentage...was the longest hitting streak by an Astro since was Dioner Navarro for the Cubs in a series vs. SF in 2013...the last MLB Jose Altuve hit in 14 straight from Aug. 23-Sept. 7, 2014. rookie to do this was Reggie Taylor at COL in August of 2002. • went 5x5 with five singles on June 10 at CWS...marked a career-high for • had consecutive multi-double games from May 14-15...became the first hits in a game, and the 12th time in club history that a batter recorded at rookie in club history to record multiple doubles in consecutive games... least five singles in a single game...prior to Springer, the last was Craig his four doubles within his first seven games established a new franchise Biggio on June 28, 2007 vs. COL when Biggio reached the 3,000-hit record. plateau. • on July 10 at CLE, fell a triple shy of the cycle, going 4x5 with a double, • recorded his first multi-homer game of the year on June 15 vs. COL...was homer and two RBI on what was his 25th birthday...became the second his first multi-HR game since May 24, 2014 at SEA. player in club history to record four hits on his birthday, joining Jeff • hit his first-career leadoff homer on June 19 at SEA, which was also the Bagwell in 2003. Astros first leadoff homer of the season. • recorded 15 doubles through his first 57 games...marked the second- • prior to hitting the DL on July 2, ranked fourth among AL outfielders in most doubles in club history through a player’s first 57 games, behind OPS (.822), fifth in OBP (.365) and homers (13) and sixth in extra-base only Hunter Pence (20 in 2007). hits (27). • recorded the first multi-homer game of his career on July 21 vs. BOS. • had a career-long 25-game on-base streak from June 27-Sept. 26...was • hit a 9th-inning, two-out solo homer on Sept. 13 at LAA that sparked a 5-3, the second-longest streak by an Astro this season, behind Jose Altuve’s come-from-behind win over the Angels...Houston trailed 3-0 heading 29-game run from Aug. 1-Sept. 1...was also the second-longest active into the 9th inning. on-base streak in the Majors at the time. • in 33 games at Triple A Fresno, hit .295 (38x129) with four doubles, 11 • in his first seven games back from the DL from Sept. 4-12, hit .179 (5x28) homers, 35 RBI and a .938 OPS (.357 OBP/.581 SLG)...prior to making his with no homers and no RBI...in his next 20 games to close out the regular Major League debut in May, was leading all of in season, hit .345 (29x84) with four doubles, two triples, three homers, 12 homers (10) and RBI (32). RBI, two steals and a .952 OPS (.404 OBP/.548 SLG)...ranked seventh in • played in three playoff games, going 0x2 with a walk as a pinch-hitter. the AL in batting average and OBP in that 20-game span to end the year. • selected by Houston in the seventh round of the 2012 draft out of the • played in five games at Double A from on rehab assignments, batting University of Florida...became the first player from the Astros 2012 draft .278 (5x18) with one double, two walks and one stolen base...played in class to make it to the Major Leagues. one game on May 12 while rehabbing his concussion...played in four games from Aug. 29-Sept. 3 while rehabbing his fracutred right wrist. • started every postseason game for Houston in right field...joined Chris 18 IF Luis Valbuena .224 (97x434), 25 HR, 56 RBI Burke (5g), Colby Rasmus (5g), Ken Caminiti (4g) and Glenn Davis vs. LHP: .265 (18x114) vs. RHP: .247 (79x320) Career: .228-70-229 (512x2243) Home: .204 (42x206) Road: .241 (55x228) Long Streak: 8, .267, 8x30, 5/13-21 (4g) as the only players to start their postseason career’s with Houston • 29-year-old set a single-season career highs in homers and RBI in what with a four-game hitting streak. was his first year with Houston...played third base for the majority of the • went 5x23 (.217) with two doubles, a homer and three RBI in his six first half of the season until Lowire came back from a thumb injury, and postseason games. then mixed in a first base...played 99 games at third base (93 starts) and • was selected by the Astros with the 11th overall pick in the first round of 31 at first base (27 starts). the 2011 draft out of the University of Connecticut. • ranked fifth among AL third basemen in homers (21), behind Josh Donaldson (38), Manny Machado (34), Kyle Seager (26) and Mike 12 C Max Stassi .400 (6x15), 1 HR, 2 RBI Moustakas (22). vs. LHP: .333 (2x6) vs. RHP: .444 (4x9) Career: .357-1-7 (15x42) • left-handed hitter batted .247 (79x320) with 15 doubles, 20 homers, 45 Home: .500 (5x10) Road: .200 (1x5) Long Streak: 3 (2x), last, .667, 4x6, 9/19-23 RBI and an .808 OPS (.327 OBP/.481 SLG) against right-handed pitchers. • 24-year-old backstop played in 11 games with Houston after getting • following the All-Star Break, hit .270 (40x148) with six homers, 20 RBI recalled from Triple A on Aug. 29...made four starts at catcher. and an .812 OPS (.359 OBP/.453 SLG). • has appeared in 21 games with Houston in the Majors over the last three • hit 21 of his homers as a , becoming the fifth third baseman seasons, batting . 357 (15x42) with a homer, two doubles and seven RBI. in club history to record a 20-homer season...also Matt Dominguez • hit his first career homer on Sept. 19 vs. OAK in Houston’s 10-6 win. (2013), Morgan Ensberg (2003, 2005-06), (2001) and • spent the majority of the season at Triple A, where he hit .211 (62x294) Doug Rader (1970, 1972-73). with eight doubles, two triples, 13 homers and 43 RBI in 84 games. • led the Majors with seven homers vs. Seattle...marked the most homers • hit well in August, batting .294 (20x68) with three homers, 16 RBI and an by an Astros player against a single team since Chris Carter hit seven .822 OPS (.351 OBP/.471 SLG) in 19 games at Triple A. homers against Oakland in 2014...marked the most homers against the • acquired from Oakland along with IF/OF Chris Carter and RHP Brad Mariners in a single season since Oakland’s Brandon Moss hit seven Peacock in exchange for IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Fernando Rodriguez against the club in 2013. on Feb. 4, 2013. • hit .378 (17x45) with six homers, 11 RBI and a 1.226 OPS (.404 OBP/.822 SLG) when putting the first pitch into play. • made his fifth career appearance on an Opening Day roster, and his second career Opening Day start (3rd base)...missed three games from July 6-8 with a sprained left big toe. • recorded his third multi-homer game of the season (fourth of his career) on June 23 at LAA...set a club record for a third baseman with 19 homers through his first 73 games of a season...previously Morgan Ensberg in 2005 and 2006 (18HR). • ranked tied for second in the AL in homers from Opening Day through June 23 (19 HR). • over his final 15 games of the season, hit .438 (14x32) with four doubles, three homers, seven RBI and a 1.357 OPS (.514 OBP/.844 SLG)...led the AL and ranked second in the Majors in OPS in that span. • started at third base in all six of Houston’s playoff games, going 3x17 (.176) with a homer, two RBI and four walks...homered off in Game 5 of the ALDS at KC. • acquired by Houston along with RHP Dan Straily in exchange for OF Dexter Fowler on Jan. 19, 2015.

2 IF .284 (33x116), 2 HR, 11 RBI vs. LHP: .279 (17x61) vs. RHP: .291 (16x55) Career: .236-10-46 (139x589) Home: .298 (17x57) Road: .271 (16x59) Long Streak: 4, .333, 4x12, 6/8-9/13 • 24-year-old made appeared in 53 games with Houston across three stints with the club...played 22 games at shortstop (18 starts), 12 at third base (8 starts), five in left field (two starts), three at second base and two in center field. • switch-hitter fared well from both sides of the plate, batting .279 (17x61) with seven extra-base hits (5 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homer) and seven RBI against lefties...hit .291 (16x55) with a homer, four RBI and a .361 on-base percentage against righties. • went seven-for-nine (77.8%) in steal attempts this season, swiping three bags as a pinch-runner...has 42 steals in 66 career attempts. • hit .444 (4x9) with a homer and an RBI as a pinch-hitter. • made his second consecutive appearance on the Astros Opening Day roster...optioned to Triple A on April 22...recalled to Houston on April 28...optioned to Triple A on June 9...recalled from Triple A on Sept. 1. • over his final 39 games of the season, hit .314 (27x86) with seven doubles, two homers and 10 RBI. • played in 70 games at Triple A Fresno, batting .271 (76x280) with 13 doubles, five triples, five homers, 32 RBI, 35 steals and a .342 OBP. • played in one playoff game with Houston, pinch-running in the Wild Card Game at NYY...stole second base and scored on a single by Jose Altuve. • was acquired from Philadelphia along with OF and LHP J.A. Happ in exchange for RHP Roy Oswalt and cash on July 29, 2010.

RUNS BY INNING Multi-Hit Games 2 3 4 5+ Total Career-High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X Total Altuve 37 18 3 - 58 4 (12x) - 8/30/15 at MIN Astros 82 75 73 83 83 77 103 78 58 17 729 Carter 12 - - - 12 4 (2x) - 6/23/13 at CHC Opp. 105 75 55 50 87 67 57 60 47 15 618 Castro 9 1 - - 10 4 - 5/26/13 vs. OAK Conger 6 3 - - 9 3 (5x) - 8/1/15 vs. ARI Correa 16 11 - - 27 3 (10x) - 9/26/15 vs. TEX Record by Days Duffy - - - - - 1 (3x) - 10/2/15 at ARI Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Gattis 36 3 1 - 40 4 (2x) - 6/14/15 vs. SEA Gomez 22 3 1 - 26 4 (15x) - 6/6/15 at MIN 10-11 12-12 14-11 8-6 12-14 13-13 17-9 Gonzalez 17 6 - - 23 4 - 5/26/14 at KC Record By Months Lowrie 11 2 - - 13 4 (5x) - 8/9/13 at TOR April May June July August Sept./Oct. Marisnick 17 1 - - 18 4 - 8/11/14 vs. MIN Rasmus 24 4 - - 28 5 - 6/5/12 at CWS 15-7 16-13 15-14 12-12 15-13 13-17 Singleton 2 - - - 2 3 (3x) - 8/2/14 vs. TOR Springer 20 6 - 1 27 5 - 6/10/15 at CWS DISABLED LIST Stassi 1 - - - 1 2 (4x) - 9/20/15 vs. OAK Player Injury Date On Date Off Games Tucker 12 3 1 - 16 4 - 7/6/15 at CLE Fields right groin strain 3/27 4/24 15 (8-7) Valbuena 19 3 1 - 23 4 - 7/19/15 vs. TEX Peacock right hip surgery 3/30 4/14 7 (3-4) Villar 6 - - - 6 3 (6x) - 6/8/14 at MIN Oberholtzer left index finger blister 3/31 5/13 33 (20-13) Multi-RBI Games 2 3 4 5+ Total Career-High Peacock left intercostal strain 4/15 154 (83-71) Altuve 7 4 1 - 12 4 (3x) - 7/28/15 vs. LAA Lowrie right thumb ligament tear 4/28 7/30 82 (45-37) Carter 16 3 - - 19 5 (2x) - 8/12/14 vs. MIN Springer concussion 5/6 5/13 7 (2-5) Castro 2 2 1 - 5 4 (3x) - 8/3/15 at TEX Oberholtzer left index finger blister 5/14 6/1 17 (10-7) Conger 3 1 1 2 7 5 (3x) - 9/4/15 vs. MIN Deduno lower right back strain 5/14 128 (66-62) Correa 11 4 3 - 18 4 (3x) - 10/2/15 at ARI Feldman torn right medial meniscus 5/27 7/18 45 (20-25) Duffy 1 - - - 1 2 - 10/2/15 at ARI Marisnick left hamstring strain 6/19 7/5 15 (8-7) Gattis 19 3 3 - 25 4 (4x) - 8/25/15 at NYY Qualls pinched nerve in neck 6/25 7/10 14 (7-7) Gomez 7 1 2 2 12 5 (4x) - 7/11/15 at LAD Springer right wrist fracture 7/2 9/4 53 (27-26) Gonzalez 8 - - - 8 3 (2x) - 7/7/14 at TEX Castro right quad strain 8/29 9/17 17 (6-11) Lowrie 6 2 1 - 9 4 (7x) - 9/6/15 vs. MIN Feldman right shoulder strain 9/14 19 (9-10) Marisnick 5 2 - - 7 3 (4x) - 9/7/15 at OAK Rasmus 13 6 - - 19 6 - 6/2/11 vs. SF Singleton 1 1 - - 2 4 (2x) - 7/7/14 at TEX Springer 3 1 - 1 5 5 (2x) - 4/28/15 at SD Stassi - - - - - 2 (2x) - 8/28/14 at NYM Tucker 3 3 - - 6 3 (3x) - 7/22/15 vs. BOS Valbuena 7 3 2 - 12 4 (2x) - 7/19/15 vs. TEX Villar 2 - - - 2 3 (2x) - 5/3/14 vs. SEA

STARTS BY LINEUP/POSITION 2015 Starting Lineups By Batting Order: 1: Altuve (62-49), Springer (21-25), Marisnick (3-2) 2: Altuve (14-20), Springer (14-12), Tucker (10-12), Valbuena (16-6), Gonzalez (12-7), Correa (9-7), Gomez (6-7), Lowrie (2-2), Villar (1-2), Grossman (1-2) 3: Correa (39-40), Springer (19-7), Tucker (7-9), Valbuena (6-6), Gattis (5-7), Altuve (5-4), Lowrie (5-3) 4: Gattis (47-36), Lowrie (15-9), Rasmus (7-10), Valbuena (7-7), Carter (4-5), Tucker (2-4), Gomez (1-5), Springer (3-0) 5: Rasmus (30-20), Gattis (13-18), Carter (13-13), Lowrie (8-9), Valbuena (9-5), Gomez (5-7), Tucker (5-3), Castro (2-0), Correa (0-1), Gonzalez (1-0) 6: Carter (22-16), Rasmus (13-16), Gattis (11-9), Valbuena (5-10), Castro (8-6), Gonzalez (8-5), Gomez (4-2), Lowrie (3-3), Conger (3-1), Singleton (3-1), Correa (1-2), Santana (2-1), Villar (2-1), Tucker (1-2), Marisnick (0-1) 7: Carter (19-11), Valbuena (16-12), Conger (6-10), Gonzalez (4-11), Marisnick (10-4), Castro (8-4), Rasmus (5-5), Tucker (6-4), Villar (3-7), Santana (2-2), Singleton (3-1), Gattis (1-2), Hoes (1-1), Lowrie (1-2), Grossman (1-0) 8: Castro (24-15), Gonzalez (16-12), Conger (11-14), Valbuena (6-11), Tucker (5-6), Marisnick (6-3), Rasmus (5-4), Carter (4-4), Singleton (1-4), Santana (2-1), Stassi (1-2), Hoes (2-0), Villar (2-0), Grossman (1-0) 9: Marisnick (37-35), Castro (18-17), Conger (5-6), Grossman (4-6), Villar (7-3), Gonzalez (6-3), Presley (1-3), McHugh (3-0), Keuchel (2-0), Feldman (1-0), Hernandez (1-0), Kazmir (0-1), McCullers (0-1), Oberholtzer (1-0), Stassi (0-1)

By Defensive Position: C: Castro (60-42), Conger (25-31), Stassi (1-3) 1B: Carter (56-49), Valbuena (14-13), Gonzalez (11-9), Singleton (5-5) 2B: Altuve (81-72), Gonzalez (5-4) SS: Correa (49-50), Gonzalez (17-12), Villar (9-9), Lowrie (11-5) 3B: Valbuena (50-43), Lowrie (23-22), Gonzalez (7-9), Villar (6-2) LF: Tucker (29-33), Rasmus (28-19), Grossman (7-7), Gonzalez (8-4), Gattis (8-3), Marisnick (3-6), Presley (0-2), Santana (2-0), Villar (0-2), Hoes (1-0) CF: Marisnick (47-37), Gomez (17-21), Rasmus (16-15), Springer (5-3), Presley (1-0) RF: Springer (52-41), Rasmus (16-21), Tucker (6-6), Santana (4-4), Marisnick (6-2), Hoes (2-1), Presley (0-1) DH: Gattis (68-68), Carter (6-1), Singleton (2-1), Tucker (1-1), Valbuena (1-1), Altuve (0-1), Lowrie (0-1) 2015 HOUSTON ASTROS PITCHING 2015 Houston Astros Starting Pitchers Run Supp Team GS Tm. W-L Tm. W-L Pitcher Last Start Result Streak GS Avg. P/GS SB/CS Record after L after L QS during QS Keuchel 10/2 at ARI (6,6,2,2,2,3) W 21-5 W 3 33 5.82 106 5/0 23-10 17 12-5 27 21-6 McHugh 10/3 at ARI (7,6,1,1,1,6) W 6-2 W 6 32 5.79 101 10/4 21-11 16 10-6 21 15-6 McCullers 10/4 at ARI (5,6,3,2,2,6) L 3-4 W 1 22 3.65 96 3/1 8-14 8 2-6 12 6-6 Feldman 9/1 vs. SEA (2.2,3,3,3,5,2) L 5-7 W 1 18 3.07 98 11/2 8-10 5 4-1 12 8-4 Kazmir 9/30 at SEA (4.1,7,6,4,2,3) W 7-6 L 3 13 2.95 95 3/0 5-8 7 2-5 5 3-2 Hernandez 6/5 at TOR (5.2,9,6,5,2,1) L 2-6 L 2 11 4.23 95 8/3 5-6 2 1-1 5 2-3 Fiers 9/29 at SEA (5.2,5,4,3,1,7) L 4-6 L 1 9 3.77 104 2/2 4-5 7 4-3 6 3-3 Oberholtzer 7/9 at CLE (5,7,3,3,1,3) L 1-3 L 1 8 4.70 82 4/2 4-4 6 3-3 2 2-0 Velasquez 7/21 vs. BOS (6,7,3,3,0,7) W 8-3 W 1 7 5.68 94 2/2 4-3 2 1-1 3 1-2 Straily 8/4 at TEX (4.2,6,4,4,3,3) L 3-4 L 1 3 5.28 91 2/0 1-2 2 0-2 1 0-1 Wojciechowski 4/26 at OAK (4,5,5,5,2,4) W 7-6 L 1 3 6.00 83 1/0 2-1 1 0-1 - - Deduno 5/6 vs. TEX (4.2,11,10,10,3,4) L 3-11 L 1 2 1.50 76 3/1 1-1 1 0-1 - - Peacock 4/14 vs. OAK (5,5,3,3,2,3) L 0-4 L 1 1 0.00 85 0/0 0-1 1 0-1 - - 2015 W-L-S ERA IP H R ER BB-I SO When Bullpen Allowed Runs: 34-50 Starters 59-46-0 3.71 983.2 937 438 406 288-6 817 When Bullpen Did Not Allow a Run: 48-25 Relievers 27-30-39 3.27 457.1 371 180 166 135-11 463 When No Relievers Were Used: 4-1

68 RHP Michael Feliz 0-0-0, 7.88 ERA, 5G • taken by Houston with the first overall selection in the 2012 Rule 5 Draft vs. LH: .250 (4x16), 1HR, 3K, 2BB vs. RH: .294 (5x17), 1HR, 4K, 2BB out of Boston’s system..was originally a first round pick in 2008 (20th 1st Half: 0-0-0, 0.00 (0ER/1IP) 2nd Half: 0-0-0, 9.00 ERA (7ER/7IP) overall) by Seattle. • 22-year-old reliever made his Major League debut with the Astros this season...pitched in five total appearances, all in relief...went 0-0 with a 54 RHP Mike Fiers 7-10-0, 3.69 ERA, 31G/30GS 7.88 ERA (7ER/8IP)...struck out seven batters in his 8.0 innings. vs. LH: .227 (72x317), 10HR, 78K, 26BB vs. RH: .248 (90x363), 14HR, 102K, 38BB • had three stints with the Astros this season...began the year at 1st Half: 4-7-0, 3.96 (44ER/100IP) 2nd Half: 3-3-0, 3.36 ERA (30ER/80.1IP) Advanced Lancaster after spending with the Astros...was • 30-year-old was slotted into the Astros rotation on Aug. 9, and made recalled from Double A Corpus Christi on May 29...optioned to Double nine starts for the club...set career highs in starts (30), innings pitched A on June 1...spent June 28-July 1 with the Astros, but did not make an (180.1), strikeouts (180), and posted his lowest ERA (3.69) in a season appearance in what was his second stint...was recalled to Houston on when at least pitching 100 innings. Sept. 4, where he remained through the end of the season. • was named AL Player of the Week after throwing his first career shutout • made his Major League debut on May 31 ...pitched 1.0 scoreless inning, and no-hitter on Aug. 21 vs. LAD. allowing only one hit with a ...was one of four pitchers to make • since making his first start with the Astros on Aug. 9 at OAK (1ER/6.2IP), their Major League debut for the Astros this season, joining RHP Asher posted a 2.67 ERA (17ER/57.1IP), which ranked fifth the American Wojciechowski, RHP Lance McCullers and RHP . League and ranked 12th in the Majors in that span...posted a .184 • was scoreless in his first three stints from May 31-Sept. 7...gave up only opponent batting average in that span, which ranked second the AL one hit in that span (3.2 IP) with four strikeouts. and ranks sixth in the Majors. • made 23 apps (17 starts) between Double A Corpus Christi and • his 8.98 (180SO, 180.1IP) strikeouts per 9.0 innings mark led all Astros Class A Advanced Lancaster this season, going 7-4 with a 2.83 ERA starters (numbers combined from MIL and HOU)...ranks ninth among all (35ER/111.1IP), 103 strikeouts and a .203 opp. avg....since making his Major League pitchers in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (9.09, 408SO/404IP) Double A debut on May 26, has ranked among the top five Double A since 2011, his debut season (min. 375IP)...trails only Darvish, Stras- pitchers in ERA (5th, 2.17), opp. avg. (1st, .185) and WHIP (2nd, 0.92). burg, Sale, Scherzer, Kershaw, Kluber, Harvey and Liriano...has • originally selected by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent on May 19, posted over a strikeout per inning in his Major League career with 408 2010. strikeouts in 404.0 innings pitched. • as a Brewer, made 21 starts and went 10-11 in his starts...as an Astros 35 RHP Josh Fields 4-1-0, 3.55 ERA, 54G starter, went 2-1 with a 2.67 ERA (17ER/57.1IP), 53 strikeouts and a .184 vs. LH: .234 (18x77), 1HR, 23K, 7BB vs. RH: .193 (21x109), 1HR, 44K, 12BB opponent batting average in nine starts. 1st Half: 2-1-0, 2.48 (8ER/29IP) 2nd Half: 2-0-0, 4.98 ERA (12ER/21.2IP) • made his second Opening Day roster with the Brewers, and pitched out • 30-year-old made 54 appearances for the second consecutive season, of their rotation for his first 21 starts...was traded to Houston on July 30, in what was his third as a Major Leaguer...led all Astros relievers in where he remained through the end of the season....was his first full strikeouts per 9.0 innings ratio (11.90), ranked second in strikeouts (57), season in the Majors, avoiding any minor league stints and trips to the and fifth innings (50.2). Disabled List. • posted career-bests in a number of categories, including ERA, WHIP • earned his first win of 2015 on May 2 vs. CHC...was also his first quality (1.14), opponent batting average (.210) and strikeouts per 9.0 innings start of the season, and struck out 12 batters, which was a 2015 season (11.90, 67SO/50.2IP)...ranked fifth among AL relievers in strikeouts per high. 9.0 innings. • made his only relief appearance this season, and Astros debut on Aug. • 21 multi-strikeout games led all Astros relievers and ranked tied for 3 at TEX...pitched 5.0 innings in relief, which was the Astros longest 11th among AL relievers...21 games with two or more punchouts tie his relief outing this season...prior to the appearance, his last game out of mark set in 2014, which are a franchise record...prior to his 21 multi- the bullpen was June 24, 2014 vs. WAS...marked the longest relief ap- strikeout games in 2014, marked the most by an Astros reliever since pearance by an Astro since RHP Lucas Harrell also went 5.0 on Sept. RHP Jose Valverde had 21 in 2008...his 11.90 strikeouts per 9.0 innings 16, 2013 vs. CIN...the last pitcher to make his debut as an Astro with a ratio marked the highest by an Astros reliever since RHP Brad Lidge relief appearance of 5+ innings was RHP Chris Sampson, who tossed (12.48) in 2006, and ranks 10th all-time among Astros relievers with at 5.1 innings in what was his MLB debut on June 2, 2006 vs. CIN. least 30 innings. • tossed his first-career no hitter, and first career complete game on • struck out more batters than baserunners allowed (67 SO vs. 39 H, 19 Aug. 21 vs. LAD...allowed just thr walks on a career-high 134 pitches BB, 1 HB). (previous high was 113, last accomplished on July 3 at CIN)...retired 21 • had two long scoreless appearance streaks this season: a 13-gamer (July straight batters following a third inning walk to Joc Pederson...struck 21-Aug. 19) which was a career-long streak, and a 11-gamer from May out 10 batters...was his seventh career double-digit strikeout game (last, 1-27). July 23 at ARI, 10 K’s)... marked the 11th no-hitter in club history, 10th • was scoreless in 35 of his first 41 games...posted a 2.04 ERA (9ER/39.2IP) individual no-hitter, and first no-hitter in Minute Maid Park history... and held opposing hitters to a .154 (24x136) batting average...struck the Astros last no-hitter was a six-pitcher combined effort on 6/11/13 out 52 batters and walked only 14 in that span. at NYY (Oswalt, Munro, Saarloos, Lidge, Dotel, Wagner)...HOU’s last • started the season on the 15-day Disabled List with a right groin strain... individual no-hitter was tossed by RHP Darryl Kile on Sept. 8. 1993 vs. was activated from the DL on April 24...was with the Astros until he was NYM. optioned to Double A on Aug. 20...was recalled on Sept. 1, where he • from Aug. 9-29, allowed only one earned run or less in what were his remained through the season. first four starts with the club...became one of five pitchers in club his- • tied a career high with four strikeouts on May 1 at SEA...pitched 1.1 tory to allow one earned run or less in each of his first four starts with perfect innings, fanning each of his batters faced...became one of only the club...the last to do it was RHP Jarred Cosart in 2013. three relievers in Astros franchise history to strikeout at least four batters • gave up his first earned runs at Minute Maid Park on Sept. 18 vs. OAK... in a relief appearance of 1.2 innings or shorter, four times in his career... became the fifth pitcher to start his Astros career by not allowing an RHP Octavio Dotel did so four times, and Brad Lidge did it five times. earned run in each of his first two starts at home...the last to do so was • struck out at least two batters in each of his four outings from June 4-14 LHP Randy Johnson, who set a club record in 1998 by not allowing an (all 1.0 IP)...was tied for the second longest active streak among Major earned run in each of his first four home starts with Houston. League relievers at the time. • was acquired by Houston from Milwaukee on July 30, along with OF • held opponents hitless in 14 of 18 outings from May 5-June 20...allowed Carlos Gomez and slot number 76 in the 2015-16 international pool only five hits in 16.2 innings, and opponents were batting only .096 in in exchange for prospects: LHP Josh Hader, RHP Adrian Houser, OF that span. Brett Phillips and OF Domingo Santana. • earned his fourth win on Aug. 19 vs. TB on what was his 30th birthday... also received the win on his birthday last season...is just the seventh reliever all-time to win two games on his birthday, and the first since RHP (2012-13). • pitched five games on rehab assignment with Triple A Fresno before joining the Astros on April 24...allowed only two runs in 6.0 innings for a 3.00 ERA...made only two appearances with Double A Corpus Christi in August, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings with a strikeout. • made his first career postseason appearance in Game 2 of the ALDS on Oct. 9 at KC...came in with the bases loaded and gave up a walk, before striking out the next 2 batters he faced. 44 RHP Luke Gregerson 7-3-31, 3.10 ERA, 64G • his .116 opponent batting average was the lowest ever by an Astro after vs. LH: .235 (28x119), 1HR, 26K, 7BB vs. RH: .189 (20x106), 4HR, 33K, 3BB the first half of the season half, besting Billy Wagner, who allowed a 1st Half: 3-1-18, 3.24 ERA (12ER/33.1IP) 2nd Half: 4-2-13, 2.93 ERA (9ER/27.2IP) .126 mark in 1999...Harris ranks second all-time in ERA at the break, • the 31-year-old reliever made 64 appearances for Houston as the pri- trailing only RHP Larry Anderson, who posted a 0.67 ERA prior to the mary closer...was his first season manning the closer role. break in 1989. • has made at least 60 appearances in each of his seven seasons as a • appeared on his second Opening Day roster, after starting the 2014 Major Leaguer...is one of only 17 active pitchers to appear in at least season off with Arizona...spent the entire season on the Astros roster. 60 games in seven seasons, and one of three to do so in each of the last • his 10-game scoreless streak to start his Astros career ranks seventh in club history...is the longest such streak since 2008, when RHP LaTroy seven. Hawkins and LHP Tim Byrdak set the franchise record with 17-game • has made more appearances (499) than any Major League reliever over scoreless streaks to start their Astros careers. the last seven seasons (since 2009), posting a 2.79 ERA (149ER/480.1IP) • was scoreless in 20 of his first 21 appearances to start the season from in that span. April 8-June 4...allowed just one run in his 26.2 innings for the second- • posted his seventh consecutive season with an ERA under 3.25, as he lowest ERA among Major League relievers at the time, behind RHP owned a 3.10 ERA (21ER/61IP)...is one of only two Major League pitch- Dellin Betances (who had not allowed an earned run). ers to pitch at least 50 innings with an ERA under 3.25 in each of the last • struck out three batters in three straight relief outings from April 28- seven seasons (since 2009)...the other is LHP . May 6...that’s the longest streak by an Astros reliever since RHP Philip • in his first season as a closer, successfully converted 31-of-36 op- Humber did so in 2013. portunities (86.1%)...ranked 10th in the AL in saves...his 31 saves are • through May 2, made 26 straight scoreless appearances (28.2IP) dating the most by and Astros pitcher since RHP Jose Valverde recorded 44 back to Aug. 19 of last season...ranked as the longest active scoreless in 2009. innings streak in the Majors, immediately ahead of LHP Aroldis Chap- • his seven wins ranked tied for second among AL relievers, behind only man (26.1IP, 26g). RHP Wade Davis (8)...is only the second pitcher in franchise history to • before giving up two runs on July 23 vs. BOS, went 55 consecutive appear- record seven wins and 31 saves in a single season, joining RHP Doug ances without allowing two earned runs, dating back to Aug. 18, 2014 at WAS...in that span, posted a 0.75 ERA (5ER/59.2IP) with 61 strikeouts, Jones (11 W, 36 SV in 1992). and opposing batters posted a .144 average...his ERA ranked second • ranked sixth among AL relievers in groundball percentage (61.0%)... among all ML relievers in that span behind only RHP Wade Davis. prior to this season, his previous career high in GB % was 52.7%, set • tallied his first career Major League save on Aug. 6 vs. OAK, after tossing in 2014...was the lowest GB% produced by a qualifying Astros reliever a scoreless 10th inning...worked around a leadoff single to Reddick by all-time. inducing a double play. • became one of five pitchers since 1903 to record a save in each of his • struck out five batters on Aug. 16 vs. DET...his previous high was three first three postseason apps. in the same season (Oct. 6, 8 and 11), and strikeouts...pitched 2.0 innings in the outing, which also tied a career the only Astros closer in franchise history to do so...the last AL pitcher high. to achieve this was RHP Bobby Jenks in 2005 while with the White Sox. • had a season long streak of 11 appearances without allowing an earned • made his seventh consecutive Opening Day roster, and first with the run from Aug. 18-Sept. 9. Astros...was placed on the Family Medical Emergency List from May • made his Postseason debut in the AL Wild Card Games on Oct. 6 at 9-12...was inactive for three games...missed time from Sept. 16-18 for NYY...pitched 1.0 perfect inning, retiring all three batters faced. the birth of his son...returned to the team on Sept. 19. • the Astros claimed Harris off waivers from Arizona on Nov. 3, 2014. • began his season by making seven straight scoreless apps. (7IP) (from April 6-20)...the only other closer to begin his career in an Astros uniform 26 LHP Scott Kazmir 7-11-0, 3.10 ERA, 31G/GS with a scoreless appearance streak of at least seven-games was Doug vs. LH: .272 (47x173), 7HR, 25K, 8BB vs. RH: .225 (115x511), 13HR, 130K, 51BB Jones in 1992. 1st Half: 5-5-0, 2.49 ERA (28ER/101.1IP) 2nd Half: 2-6-0, 3.86 ERA (35ER/81.2IP) • the Astros won the first 21 games that he has appeared in this season • 31-year-old veteran was added before the trade deadline, adding (from April 6-May 26)...that’s the longest start of season streak in club another solid lefty to the Astros rotation...posted the lowest ERA of his history (previously RHP Donne Wall: 10 games in 1996)...is also the career at 3.10 (63ER/183IP) this season, topping his previous best of longest streak by a player to start his career with the Astros...previously 3.24 in 2006 while with Tampa Bay...was named AL July Pitcher of the held by RHP Roger Clemens (7g in 2004) and RHP Peter Munro (7g Month. in 2002). • was one of the top pitchers in the AL this season, ranking fourth in ERA • recorded his 10th save on May 1 vs. TOR...is the first Houston closer and 15th in opponents’ batting average (.237). with 10 saves in the club’s first 38 games of a season since RHP Brad • ranked second in the AL in ERA at home with a 2.61 mark (28ER/96.2IP)... Lidge had 11 saves in the Astros first 38 games in 2006...the only other trailed only teammate LHP Dallas Keuchel (1.46, 21ER/129.1IP)...went Houston closers to do this: LHP Billy Wagner (11 in 1999, 10 in 1998) and RHP Dave Smith (10 in 1986). 4-2 with a 1.36 ERA (10ER/66IP) in his 10 home starts at O.co Coliseum, • his nine saves in May ranked tied for third in the AL, and ranked tied for and 1-2 with a 5.28 ERA (18ER/30.2IP) in his six home starts at Minute third in club history with RHP Fred Gladding (1969)...Billy Wagner Maid Park. holds the record (11 saves in May of 2003), followed by Jose Valverde • since joining the Astros rotation on July 24, Houston’s rotation posted (10 in 2008). the best ERA in the AL (3.36, 149ER/398.2IP). • had a streak of 13 scoreless outings from June 13-July 24...held opponents • per Fangraphs.com posted the 10th-lowest hard-hit ball % in the AL to a .119 batting average (5x42) and a .262 OPS, and went 1-0 with six (25.7%)...teammate Dallas Keuchel (20.9%) led the Major Leagues. saves in that span...was his longest scoreless streak of the season, and • allowed one run or less in 12 starts this season, which was tied for the longest since a 15-game streak from June 27-Aug. 8, 2014 while with the fifth-most in the AL, behind RHP Sonny Gray (15), LHP David Price A’s. and Dallas Keuchel (both 16), and RHP (17)...his 28 • was scoreless in 34 of his final 39 outings (37.0IP) from June 13-Oct. 3... starts of one earned run or less in the past two seasons was ranked tied went 5-2 with 16 saves, a 2.19 ERA (11ER/37IP) and 32 strikeouts. for fourth among AL starters in that span. • pitched his longest outing of the season on Aug. 18, going 2.0 scoreless • was solid against the AL West division this year...in 13 starts against TEX, innings on the way to his sixth win this season...retired all six batters OAK, LAA and SEA, went 4-3 with a 3.02 ERA (26ER/77.1IP), 26 walks and faced with two strikeouts...prior to the outing, his last appearance of 2.0 63 strikeouts, while allowing a .226 (66x292) opponent batting average. innings or more was on June 6, 2014 at BAL. • made his second consecutive Opening Day roster with the Athletics • threw his first 4+ out save of the season on Oct. 9 vs. KC, in Game 3 of this year...make his first 18 starts with the A’s before being traded to the ALDS...his last 4+ out save came on Sept. 11, 2012 vs. STL, while with the Astros on July 23...remained on the Astros roster for the remainder the Padres...pitched 1.1 innings of one-run ball. of the season. • was signed as a free agent on Dec. 12, 2014...the deal with keep him in • in his first start of the season on April 8 vs. TEX while with OAK, became Houston through the 2017 season. just the fifth pitcher in A’s history to strikeout 10 while allowing one hit or fewer, and the first since LHP on Aug. 4, 2001 vs. DET (10 SO, 1 H)…allowed only two base runners as far as second base...10 36 RHP Will Harris 5-5-2, 1.90 ERA, 68G strikeouts was a season high. vs. LH: .129 (15x116), 4HR, 30K, 9BB vs. RH: .201 (27x134), 4HR, 38K, 13BB 1st Half: 4-1-0, 0.87 (4ER/41.1IP) 2nd Half: 1-4-2, 3.34 ERA (11ER/29.2IP) • fanned eight in his second outing (April 13 at HOU)…became the only • 31-year-old reliever had a stellar season out of the Astros bullpen, and Athletics pitcher on an Opening Day roster since at least 1914 to strike set career highs in almost every pitching category in what was his fourth out eight or more batters in each of his first two starts of the season. Major League season...made 68 appearances (71.0IP), while posting • tossed 7.0 shutout innings in each of his first two starts at home (April career lows in ERA (1.90), opponent batting average (.168) and WHIP 8 and April 24)…is the second A’s pitcher since 1914 on an Opening (0.90). Day roster to start the season by tossing seven or more innings and not • went 5-5, out of the bullpen...his five wins ranked tied for ninth among allowing a run in his first two home starts (also LHP Tommy Milone, AL relievers, and were a career high. 2012). • allowed 15 earned runs in his club-leading 71.0 relief innings, which was • started the season by tossing 6.0 or more innings and allowing two runs good for the fourth-lowest ERA (1.90) among AL relievers...his ERA tied or fewer in each of his four starts…that matches the longest season- for the 12th lowest produced by a Houston reliever for a single season opening streak by an A’s pitcher on the Opening Day roster since at in club history...the last Astros reliever to post a lower ERA that Harris least 1914 (fifth time, last: RHP Jesse Chavez, 2014). was LHP Billy Wagner (1.57) in 1999. • pitched at least 7.0 innings in seven of his nine outings from June 11- • had 68 strikeouts in his 71.0 innings July 30...in those nine starts, went 5-1 with a 1.03 ERA (7ER/61.1IP), 48 • inherited 34 runners over the course of the season...allowed only 23.5% strikeouts and 13 walks...opponents hit just .163 (34x209) in that span. of those runners to score, which ranked tied for 14th lowest among • made his first start for the Astros on July 24 in Kansas City...pitched 7.0 American League relievers, and tied for the lowest among Astros reliev- scoreless innings in the Astros 4-0 win over the Royals. ers with LHP Tony Sipp • tossed 7.2 shutout innings in his Astros home debut on July 30 vs. LAA... • ranked fourth among all AL relievers in opp. avg. (.168, 42x250), as he became just the third pitcher in club history to toss 7.0+ shutout innings allowed just 42 hits...his .168 opponent batting average ranked as the in each of his first two starts with the club, joining RHP fourth lowest ever produced by an Astros reliever for a single season, (1965) and LHP Dean Stone (1962)...had the fifth-longest active score- behind Tony Sipp (.157, 2014), and Billy Wagner (.165, 1996 and .135, less innings streak in the AL (14.2) at the time. 1999). • induced ground balls at a career rate of 52.2%...prior to this season, his previous best was 48.6% in 2013 while with the Diamondbacks...also posted a career best GB/FB ratio of 1.83 (95GB/52FB). • was named AL Pitcher of the Month for July...he combined to go 2-0 with • made his first career Opening Day start this year on April 6 vs. CLE... a 0.26 ERA (1ER/34IP) in five starts with the Astros (2g) and the A’s (3g)... earned the win and out-dueled the AL’s reigning win- he allowed just 22 baserunners and three extra-base hits in his 34.0 in- ner RHP ...tossed 7.0 shutout innings, allowing three hits nings pitched, posting a .134 (15x112) opponent batting average, which and three walks with four strikeouts...became the second pitcher in led the AL...he posted the third-lowest ERA in July in ML history (min. club history to toss 7.0+ shutout innings on Opening Day, joining Roy 25 IP)...the only two to top Kazmir’s month were RHP Oswalt, who tossed 8.0 shutout innings on April 3, 2006 vs. FLA (1-0 (0.24) in 1941 and RHP Frank Allen (0.25) in 1916. win)...became the first Astros pitcher since LHP Wandy Rodriguez on • was acquired via trade from Oakland on July 23 in exchange for two April 8, 2010 at CHC to record five assists and one in a single prospects: RHP Daniel Mengden and C Jacob Nottingham. game...became the sixth different pitcher to start on Opening Day for Houston over the last six years, joining Roy Oswalt (2003-10), RHP 60 LHP Dallas Keuchel 20-8-0, 2.48 ERA, 33G/GS (2011), LHP Wandy Rodriguez (2012), RHP vs. LH: .177 (32x181), 3HR, 50K, 6BB vs. RH: .227 (153x673), 14HR, 166K, 45BB (2013) and RHP (2014)...also became just the fifth lefty 1st Half: 11-4-0, 2.23 ERA (34ER/137.1IP) 2nd Half: 9-4-0, 2.85 ERA (30ER/94.2IP) to start on Opening Day in Houston franchise history…the others were • one year removed from his 2014 breakout campaign, the 27-year-old LHP (1962), (1967), LHP southpaw bested his previous season, setting career-highs in almost (twice, 1973-74) and Wandy Rodriguez (2012). every category. • on May 4 was named AL Pitcher of the Month for the month of April... • became the Astros first 20-game winner since 2005, when RHP Roy was the first Astro to win a Pitcher of the Month award since Wandy Oswalt went 20-12...is 41-35 in his first 109 career games...only one Rodriguez was named the N.L. Pitcher of the Month in July of 2009... left-hander in Astros history compiled that many wins within his first went 3-0 in his five starts in April, posting a 0.73 ERA (3ER/37IP) and 22 109 career games: LHP (44). strikeouts while allowing just 27 baserunners (16 hits, 11 walks) in his • his 232.0 innings are the most by an Astros pitcher since Oswalt threw 37.0 innings...the left-hander led the league in innings pitched, opponent 241.2 innings in 2005...mark the most innings by an Astros lefty since batting average (.130) and groundball to flyball ratio (3.61) during the LHP Mike Hampton tossed 239.0 in 1999...27 quality starts marked the month, ranking second in ERA and tied for third in wins. most since Hampton threw 27 in 1999. • posted a 0.80 ERA (4ER/45IP) through his first six starts of the season • led all AL pitchers in groundball to flyball ratio (3.68), wins (20), WAR (April 6-May 4), including three scoreless starts...per Elias, this is the (7.2) and innings pitched (232.0), second in ERA and opponent batting lowest ERA by an Astros starter through their first six starts of a season avg. (.217), tied for third in complete games (3) and tied for fifth in in franchise history...the previous record was held by LHP Bob Knep- strikeouts (216). per, who posted a 0.85 ERA (4ER/42.1IP) in 1988. • his 7.2 WAR (via Baseball Reference) ranks fourth all-time among Astros • threw 13 consecutive quality starts from Aug. 15, 2014-May 4, 2015, which pitchers, and the lowest for a lefty...only RHP (8.6), RHP ties the longest streak by an Astro with Wandy Rodriguez tossed 13 Mike Scott (8.4) and RHP Roger Clemens posted better WAR numbers straight quality starts from July 25-Sept. 28, 2010...was the longest active in a single season. streak in the Majors at the time. • his 3.68 GB/FB ratio bested his 2014 season mark of 3.63, and ranks as • notched his sixth win this season on May 20 vs. OAK, by tossing 7.0 in- the sixth-highest GB/FB ratio ever produced by an MLB pitcher since nings allowing only one run (unearned) on six hits with four strikeouts... the stat was first tracked in 1987...only one other AL pitcher posted a is the first Astros starter to begin a season 6-0 since Roger Clemens higher GB/FB ratio for a single season: RHP in 2003 (3.92). started the 2004 season 9-0. • his groundball rate of 62.3% was the second highest ever posted by a • was named AL Pitcher of the Month for May, and for the second consecu- left-handed pitcher in a single season since 1987, behind only his mark tive month...Keuchel and LHP Randy Johnson are the only pitchers in of 64.4% that he posted in 2014. Astros history to win consecutive pitcher of the month awards...went 4-1 • was named to his first All-Star Game this year, and was named starter in his six starts in May, posting a 2.62 ERA (13ER/44.2IP) and 38 strike- of the AL squad by manager Ned Yost...became the fourth pitcher in outs while allowing a .223 opponent average...the southpaw closed the franchise history to start an All-Star Game, joining Roger Clemens month with back-to-back complete game efforts, including a four-hit, (2004), Mike Scott (1987) and RHP J.R. Richard (1980)..he finished 11-strikeout, complete-game shutout against the White Sox on May 30 his first half of play with an 11-4 record and a 2.23 ERA (34ER/137.1IP) at Minute Maid Park. with three complete games in 19 starts...he led all ML pitchers in in- • in the debut of Keuchel’s Korner fan section on June 25, threw his third nings pitched, while ranking tied for first in the AL in wins, second in career shutout while setting a then-career high with 12 strikeouts...was ERA, tied for second in complete games and fourth in opponent batting his third complete game of the season (9th of his career). average (.208)... according to Baseball-Reference, led all AL pitchers in • had consecutive scoreless appearances on June 25 vs. NYY (9IP) and WAR (4.7). on June 30 vs. KC (8IP)...over that stretch and into his next start, did not • won the AL Pitcher of the Month Award three times, for April, May and allow a run in 19.0 consecutive innings pitched from June 25-July 7. August...became the first pitcher in club history to win the Award three • at 11-4 on the season, Keuchel became the first Astros pitcher to win times...the last Major Leaguer to do so was RHP , who won 11+ games prior to the All-Star Break since Roy Oswalt went 12-7 in NL Pitcher of the Month for the Padres in May, August and September the first half of 2005. of 2007...the last AL pitcher to do so was LHP who won • was named the AL Co-Player of the Week with OF Lorenzo Cain on July his awards for the Twins in July, August and September of 2004...prior 20, following his dominant July 20 performance vs. TEX, when he shutout to this year, the 1979 season was the only other year when the Astros the Rangers over 7.0 innings, allowing only two hits with a career-high took home multiple pitcher of the month awards as RHP 13 strikeouts...marked his only weekly award this season. (April), RHP (May), and RHP Joaquin Andujar (June) and • on Aug. 25 at NYY, did not allow a run or walk, striking out nine with J.R. Richard (September). three hits allowed...pitched 16.0 scoreless innings against the Yankees • finished the season 15-0 at home with a 1.46 ERA (21ER/129.1IP) and this season, as he threw a 12-strikeout, six-hit shutout against the Bronx 139 strikeouts...is the first pitcher in modern Major League history to Bombers on June 25 in Houston...became the second pitcher in Major start a season 15-0 at home...extended him home winning streak to 16 League history to hold the Yankees scoreless over 16.0+ innings in a games, dating back to Sept. 20, 2016...marks the longest home winning single season, joining White Sox RHP Joe Horlen, who recorded 18.0 streak in franchise history...since 1914, is one of 21 pitchers to win 16 scoreless frames against the Yankees in 1965. consecutive games at home...became the first pitcher in MLB history to • on Sept. 2, Keuchel made club history by winning his franchise record finish a season with at least 15 wins and be undefeated in home starts... third Pitcher of the Month Award this season (April, May and August)... the MLB record for wins by an undefeated starter at home was 13, set during the month of August, he went 4-1 with a 1.94 ERA (9ER/41.2IP) by RHP Boo Ferriss and RHP Tex Hughson, who both went 13-0 for in six starts...he collected 41 strikeouts, while allowing just a .221 op- the Boston Red Sox in 1946. ponent batting average in the month. • his home ERA (1.46) was the lowest in the Majors, and lowest produced • went at least 7.0 innings for the sixth consecutive start on Sept. 6 vs. MIN, by an AL pitcher since RHP put up a 1.07 (21ER/176.1IP) which is a career-long streak and the longest by an Astro since Wandy mark for the Angels in 1972. Rodriguez had a six-game run in 2011...also gave up a career-high • finished the season with 216 strikeouts, which are the most for an Astros three home runs...marked just the second time in his career he gave up pitcher since Roger Clemens fanned 218 in 2004...set a franchise re- multiple homers in a game at Minute Maid Park (also July 26, 2012 vs. cord for strikeouts by a left-hander, surpassing LHP Mike Cuellar who PIT, 3 HR)...had gone 46 consecutive starts without giving up multiple tallied 203 in 1967...had five double-digit strikeout games this season, homers at home (dating back to Aug. 6, 2012)...was the longest streak which are the most for an Astros pitcher in a single season since RHP by an Astro since Mike Scott (60 starts from 1983-86). had five in 2001. • committed his first and only error of the season on Sept. 11 at LAA...had • ranked tied for fifth in the AL in strikeouts...his 8.38 strikeouts per 9.0 gone 47 consecutive starts and 330.0 total innings (dating back to May innings ratio and 23.7% strikeout rate are both career highs (previously 31, 2014) without making an error. 7.20 in 2013; 18.1% in 2014). • prior to his start on Sept. 16 at TEX, had gone at least 6.0 innings in 40 • after becoming the first pitcher in club history to win a consecutive outings...marked the longest streak in club history and last year, led all MLB pitchers in assists (53), and led all AL pitchers in was the longest active streak in the Majors...prior to Keuchel, the last total chances (72)...per Fangraphs, led all Major League pitchers with Major League pitcher to go 6.0 innings in 40 consecutive outings was 13 defensive runs saved. RHP Justin Verlander, who did so in 63 straight outings from Aug. 22, • his 1.02 WHIP was the lowest by an Astro since Roy Oswalt posted a 2010-July 26, 2012. 1.17 mark in 2006. • won his 20th game of the season on Oct. 2 at ARI and his teammates made • ranked eighth among AL pitchers in quickest pace between pitches, sure he got it by scoring 21 runs in the win...per Elias, that’s the most averaging 19.9 seconds...ranked fifth among lefties, behind LHP Mark runs of support any pitcher has received in his 20th win of the season Buehrle (15.9), Wade Miley (17.5), LHP Chris Sale (18.2), LHP John in the modern era...the previous high was the 20 runs the Braves scored Danks (19.8) for RHP Dick Rudolph in his 20th victory in 1915. • made his second consecutive Opening Day roster this season as the Astros No. 1 starter...was one of two Astros starters that remained on the active roster for the entire season (also RHP Collin McHugh)...was never placed on the Disabled List all year. • made his first postseason appearance on Oct. 6 at NYY, in the AL Wild • struck out 11 batters in a one-run complete game effort on June 3 vs. Card game...pitched 6.0 scoreless innings, and led the club to a 3-0 CWS...marked his first professional complete game (never threw one victory...the win marked the Astros first postseason win since clinching in the minors)...became the first Astros rookie to toss a complete game the NL pennant in Game 6 of the 2005 NLCS...Keuchel became the third since LHP Brett Oberholtzer on Sept. 20, 2013 at CLE (6IP)...also be- pitcher in franchise history to make a scoreless start in his first career came the first Astros rookie to strike out 11 batters in a complete game postseason outing joining RHP Mike Scott (1986) and RHP Joe Niekro since RHP Roy Oswalt struck out 12 in a CG on Sept. 9, 2001 vs. MIL...is (1980)...he became one of 10 pitchers since 1903 to hold the Yankees also just the second rookie in franchise history to strike out 11+ batters scoreless in at least 6.0 innings, with at least seven strikeouts...the last without a walk in a complete game...joins RHP , who to do so was RHP Anibal Sanchez in Game 2 of the ALCS (7IP, 0R, 7SO). did so on July 23, 1994 vs. PIT. • after winning his second career Postseason start on Oct. 11 vs. KC in • on June 14 vs. SEA, tossed 5.0 hitless innings (walked 4 and threw 90 Game 3 of th ALDS, joined joined RHP Mike Scott (1986 NLCS Game 1 pitches, and the Astros were ahead 11-0 after 5.0 innings)...at 21 years, and Game 4) as the only pitchers in club history to record the win in 255 days, became the youngest pitcher to toss 5.0+ hitless innings in each of their first two career postseason starts...Keuchel went 2-0 with a start since RHP Phil Hughes (20.311) on May 1, 2007 at TEX...since a 0.69 ERA (1ER/13IP) in his two starts in the Postseason. 1970, only four pitchers younger than McCullers have recorded a start of • was originally selected by the Astros in the seventh round of the June 5.0+ hitless innings: Hughes, LHP Wilson Alvarez (1991), RHP Dennis 2009 draft...per Baseball Reference, has compiled the third-most career Blair (1975) and LHP (1970). WAR (12.0) of any pitcher from his draft class, behind only RHP Stephen • finished June with a 2.11 ERA (9ER/38.1IP), which marks the lowest ERA Strasburg (14.4) and RHP (12.5)(both first round picks). posted by an Astros rookie during the month of June since RHP Dar- ryl Kile put up a 1.80 ERA in June of 1991...his .164 opponents’ batting 43 RHP Lance McCullers 6-7-0, 3.22 ERA, 22G/GS average (22x134) in June is the lowest produced by an Astros pitcher vs. LH: .209 (50x239), 3HR, 74K, 19BB vs. RH: .243 (56x230), 7HR, 55K, 24BB since RHP Mike Scott in June of 1987 (.164, 26x159), and the lowest ever 1st Half: 4-3-0, 2.52 ERA (18ER/64.1IP) 2nd Half: 2-4-0, 3.96 ERA (27ER/61.1IP) produced by an Astros rookie during the month...among AL rookies in • the 22-year-old rookie made his Major League debut this season after June, McCullers ranked first in strikeouts (40), tied for first in wins (3) being selected from Double A Corpus Christi in May...at the season’s and third in ERA...received votes for AL Rookie of the Month, which end, was the second-youngest in the Majors, behind ended up being awarded to teammate Carlos Correa. Yankees RHP Luis Severino...made his debut on May 18 at OAK. • closed out the Astros first half of play with a 3-4 loss to the Rays on July • was one of seven Astros players to make their MLB debut in 2015...also 12, in his hometown of Tampa Bay...despite giving up four earned runs became the fifth Astros rookie to debut as a starter in the last two sea- in 6.0 innings, fanned 10 batters...was his second double-digit strikeout sons, joining RHP Asher Wojciechowski (4/9/15 vs. CLE), RHP Nick game of his career...became the first Astros pitcher to record two 10+ Tropeano (9/10/14 at SEA), RHP Jake Buchanan (6/21/14 at TB) and strikeout games in his first 11 starts since RHP Tom Griffin recorded LHP Rudy Owens (5/23/14 at SEA)...RHP Vince Velasquez also made three in 1969. his ML debut as a starter, after McCullers. • in his first career postseason start on Oct. 12 vs. KC in Game 4 of the • prior to the season, was ranked as a top 10 Astros prospect by multiple ALDS, held the Royals to two runs on two hits in 6.1 innings, striking out publications: Baseball Prospectus (#7), (#9) and ESPN. seven with two walks...at 22 years, 10 days, became the youngest pitcher com (#6)...was not on the Astros 40-man roster, nor was an NRI to 2015 in club history to start a postseason game (previously Mike Hampton, Spring Training. Game 2 of the 1997 NLDS, 25 years, 22 days old)...become the 11th • led all AL rookies in ERA, opponent batting average (.226) and strikeouts youngest starter in AL Postseason history...the last to start a Postseason per 9.0 innings (9.24, 129SO/125.2IP) (min. 100IP), and ranked third in game who was younger than McCullers was RHP CC Sabbathia in 2001 strikeouts. for the Indians (21y 84d). • his 2.4 WAR ranked third all AL rookie pitchers, behind LHP Eduardo • began his season with Double A Corpus Christi...allowed just two earned Rodriguez (2.5) and RHP Cody Anderson (2.4)...ranked 10th among runs in his 29 innings with the Hooks (0.62 ERA), striking out 43... at the Astros rookie pitcher all time. time of his promotion to Triple A, was leading all Double A pitchers in • among AL pitchers with at least 100.0 innings pitched this season, ranked opponents’ average (.146), while ranking second in ERA and tied for sixth in strikeouts per 9.0 innings and seventh in ERA and opponent fourth in strikeouts. batting average. • the Tampa, Fla., native was selected by Houston with the 41st overall • is one of four rookies in Astros history to pitch at least 125 innings, and pick in the 2012 draft (supplemental 1st round)...was named the 2012 post an opponent batting average under .226...RHP Collin McHugh Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year after his season at Jesuit was the last to do so (2014). High School (FL). • is one of only seven Astros rookies to log at least 125 innings, and 125 strikeouts in a single season. 31 RHP Collin McHugh 19-7-0, 3.89 ERA, 32G/GS • prior to McCullers, the last AL pitcher to throw 125+ innings with an ERA vs. LH: .235 (87x371), 8HR, 82K, 26BB vs. RH: .288 (120x417), 11HR, 89K, 27BB at 3.22 or lower prior his age 22 season was RHP Trevor Cahill in 2010 1st Half: 9-5-0, 4.50 ERA (57ER/114IP) 2nd Half: 10-2-0, 3.11 ERA (31ER/89.2IP) (196.2IP, 2.97 ERA). • 28-year-old righty posted his second consecutive season pitching out • is the first pitcher in club history to allow three earned runs or less in of the Astros rotation..reached single season career highs in starts (32), 20 of his first 22 starts...in the last 25 years (since 1990), only one other innings (203.2), wins (19) and quality starts (21)...ranked second in the AL pitcher has done this: RHP Aaron Sale. AL in wins, behind only teammate LHP Dallas Keuchel (20). • his 129 strikeouts rank second all-time in club history within a player’s • McHugh (19-7) and Dallas Keuchel (20-8) are just the second pair of first 22 career games, behind RHP Tom Griffin (145 in 1969)...is one of teammates in franchise history to record at least 19 wins in the same three pitchers in HOU franchise history to strikeout at least seven batters season...they join LHP Mike Hampton (22-4) and RHP Jose Lima in at least eight of his first 22 starts...also accomplished by Tom Griffin (21-10), who posted their records in 1999....per Elias, over the last 10 (9) and RHP (9). seasons, the only big-league team had multiple 19-game winners in • is one of six AL pitchers since 1980 to post a single-season strikeouts per one season - the 2007 Indians, who had RHP CC Sabathia and RHP 9.0 innings ratio above 9.20 prior their age 22 season (min. 100IP): RHP Roberto Hernandez, with 19 wins apiece. Joba Chamberlain (2008), LHP Scott Kazmir (2006), LHP Francisco • per Fangraphs.com, generated the fifth-highest % of soft contact in the Liriano (2006), LHP Mitch Williams (1987), RHP Bobby Witt (1986). American League this season (21.4%), behind only RHP • threw 157.2 combined innings between the Majors (125.2) and minors (21.4%), LHP Wei-Yin Chen (21.9%), RHP Garrett Richards (22.7%) (32.0)...marks the most innings he’s thrown in any season of his profes- and Dallas Keuchel (25.2%). sional career (previously 104.2 with Class A Quad Cities in 2013). • induced groundballs at a career high clip, as both his 1.46 groundball • according to PITCHf/x, his average 94.2 MPH, which ranked to flyball ratio and 46.0% groundball rate were the highest of his career. third among rookie American League starters. • since joining the Astros rotation on April 22, 2014, has gone 30-16 with • spent 2015 Spring Training at minor league camp, but did make two ap- a 3.39 ERA (135ER/358.1IP) in 57 starts...this followed Major League pearances with the Major League team... prior to his MLB debut, spent stints with the Mets and Rockies from 2012-13, during which he posted the entire season at Double A Corpus Christi...was promoted to Triple A an 0-8 record and a 8.94 ERA (47ER/47.1IP) in 15 games (9 starts). Fresno on 5/14 but did not pitch in a game with the club...was selected • generated the 12th-highest swing and miss rate among AL pitchers to the Major League roster on May 15, and made his Major League debut (23.7%). on May 18 vs. OAK...remained with the club until Aug. 3 when he was • won 11 consecutive decisions from to Aug. 12, 2014-May 2, 2015...dur- optioned to Double A...made just one appearance with Corpus Christi ing the streak, posted a 2.45 ERA (25ER/91.2IP) in 14 starts...the streak during his most-recent stint with the club, tossing 3.0 innings of one-run was one game shy of tying the franchise record win streak of 12, ac- ball on Aug. 18...was recalled from Double A on Aug. 23, and made eight complished twice by RHP Wade Miller (July 7-Sept. 21, 2002) and RHP starts with the club, as he remained on the active roster through the end Mark Portugal (July 11-Oct. 2, 1993)...the only other Astros pitcher to of the season. post an 11-game winning streak was Mike Hampton from June 30-Sept. • made his Major League debut on May 18 vs. OAK...at 21 years, 228 days, 13, 1999...his streak was the longest active streak in the Majors, and the was the youngest Astros player to make his MLB debut since Jose Altuve longest since LHP Clayton Kershaw won 11 straight decisions from (21 years, 75 days) on July 20, 2011...also became the second-youngest June 2-Aug. 10, 2014. pitcher in club history to make his debut in a start at Minute Maid Park... • became the first Astros starter to begin a season 4-0 since LHP Wandy the youngest was LHP Carlos Hernandez (21 years, 118 days) on Aug. Rodriguez and RHP Roy Oswalt each did so in 2006. 18, 2001 vs. DET. • the Astros won 11 straight starts made by McHugh from Aug. 28, 2014- • tossed 4.2 innings and allowed just one run in his ML debut...struck out May 7, 2015, which is a new franchise record...prior to McHugh, the five and walked three while taking a no-decision in the Astros 2-1 loss... previous record was 10 straight starts, accomplished by Dallas Keuchel became just the sixth starting pitcher in club history to allow one run or (2014-15), RHP Roger Clemens (2004-05), RHP Donne Wall (1996), less in his Major League debut, joining RHP Jarred Cosart (7/12/13), RHP Nolan Ryan (1983) and RHP Joe Niekro (1979). LHP Dallas Keuchel (6/17/12), LHP Carlos Hernandez (8/18/01), • won 13 of his last 19 starts (June 18-Oct. 3), while allowing three earned RHP Manny Hernandez (6/5/86) and RHP Dan Larson (7/18/76). runs or less in 15 of those 19 outings...owned a 3.12 ERA (43ER/124IP) • picked up his first Major League win in what was his second MLB start on and 109 strikeouts in that span...held hitters to .245 average and a .637 May 23 at DET...tossed 6.0 innings, allowing two runs on six hits, while OPS in those 19 starts... in his first 13 starts of the season posted a 5.08 fanning six. ERA (45ER/79.2IP)...allowed four-or-more runs in five of those 13 starts. • did not allow more than two walks in any of his first 13 starts this season... 38 LHP Oliver Perez 2-4-0, 4.17 ERA, 70G the last Astro to begin a season with 13 starts allowing two or less walks vs. LH: .185 (17x92), 1HR, 33K, 5BB vs. RH: .310 (22x71), 3HR, 18K, 10BB was RHP Shane Reynolds in 2001...the last Astro to begin a season on 1st Half: 1-1-0, 3.80 ERA (10ER/23.2IP) 2nd Half: 1-3-0, 4.67 ERA (9ER/17.1IP) a similar streak of 14 games was Reynolds, who began the 1999 season • the 34-year-old veteran southpaw joined the Astros bullpen on Aug. 7 with 30 consecutive games of two walks or less. from ARI...became one of four Mexican born pitchers to play for the • made his first-ever Opening Day roster this season...was one of two Houston franchise...the last was RHP Edgar Gonzalez in 2013. Astros starters that remained on the active roster for the entire season • was 2-1 in 48 relief appearances for the D-backs in 2015 with a 3.10 (also Dallas Keuchel)...was never placed on the Disabled List all year. ERA (10ER/29IP) while posting a .223 opponents batting average and • struck out an Astros season-high 11 batters in HOU’s 6-1 win over the 37 strikeouts in 29.0 innings pitched...left-handed batters were hitting A’s at Minute Maid Park on April 15...allowed one run on six hits in 5.2 just .183 (11x60) off him before the trade...since joining the Astros, went innings, walking none...was his second career double-digit strikeout 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA (9ER/12IP) and 14 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched. game (also 4/22/14 at SEA, 12 K’s)...became one of just ten pitchers in • is one of five lefty relievers with 60 games and 40 strikeouts in each of club history to strike out 10-or-more batters without a walk in multiple the last three seasons (2013-15), joining LHP Mike Dunn, LHP Tony starts...the others are Shane Reynolds (7g), Mike Scott (6g), Roy Watson, LHP Glen Perkins and LHP Brett Cecil. Oswalt (5g), Nolan Ryan (4g), (4g), Larry Dierker (3g), • held left-handed hitters to a .185 avg (17x92) this season...tallied 51 K’s Mike Cuellar (3g), J.R. Richard (2g) and (2g). in his 41 IP this season between HOU and ARI. • won his fourth game, while giving up four solo home runs in Houston’s • his career 9.40 strikeouts per 9.0 inning ratio is third among active 11-4 win on May 2 vs. SEA...the only other Astros pitcher to allow four pitchers (min. 1,000 IP), behind RHP and LHP Clayton HR in a win was Mike Scott on May 5, 1990 at NYM, in a 9-5 Astros win... Kershaw. marked the first home runs he allowed all season. • stranded 37 of 49 (75.7%) inherited runners this season between Hous- • went 8.0 innings in consecutive starts on June 23 at LAA and June 28 ton and Arizona. vs. NYY...marked the first time in his career he has gone 8.0 innings in • made his third consecutive Opening Day start, and second with the consecutive starts. Diamondbacks this season...spent the entire season on the D-Back and • on July 17 vs. TEX, became the fourth pitcher in club history to allow Astros rosters, avoiding any trips to the DL. 11 hits while only permitting one run to score, joining Shane Reynolds • went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA (0ER/4.2IP) in 10 Interleague games this year. (1994), LHP (1983) and Larry Dierker (1970)...also • made his longest appearance of the season on June 1 vs. ATL while became the first Astros pitcher to record a win while allowing 11 hits with the D-Backs...was also the longest relief outing of his career, and since RHP Brett Myers (2ER/6IP) did so on April 25, 2010 vs. PIT. his longest since throwing 2.2 innings on May 31, 2010 at SD...he also • threw 72 of his 98 pitches for strikes (73.5%) on July 22 vs. BOS, which fanned four batters, which tied a career-high as a reliever (accomplished marked the second-highest strike % of his career in a start. three times previously, last on Sept. 20, 2014 at COL). • had his best month of the season in August, going 2-2 with a 1.89 ERA • made his 400th career appearance on June 25 at COL. (7ER/33.1IP) and 34 strikeouts...ranked fourth in the AL in ERA during • lefties were 3x29 (.103), and righties are 3x28 (.107) in last 19 games the month, behind RHP Scott Feldman (1.33), RHP Carlos Carrasco with the D-Backs (June 17-Aug.5)...opponents were 1x17 (.059) in his (1.47) and RHP Justin Verlander (1.50)...in his career during the month, last 14 games with RISP (July 5-Aug.5). has gone 5-2 with a 1.73 ERA (15ER/78IP) in 12 starts. • did not allow an earned run in any of his first five outings with the Astros • had a career long streak of seven games with striking out at least five this season...had not allowed an earned run in 28 consecutive games batters in a start from Aug. 2-Sept. 9...struck out 45 batters in 46.1 innings dating back to June 4, which was the longest active streak in the Majors in that span... held the opposition to two runs or less in six consecutive at the time, and the longest of his career passing a 20-game streak from starts from Aug. 2-Sept. 4, which was tied for the third-longest active July 13-Sept. 14, 2012...opponents hit .179 in that span, as his gave up streak in the Majors at the time. only 12 hits in the 17.2 innings with 22 strikeouts. • held the Twins scoreless over his 7.2 innings on Sept. 4, allowing seven • pitched in five consecutive games from Sept. 26-30...was only the second hits and one walk with six strikeouts...was his only scoreless outing of pitcher this season to pitch in five straight games...also RHP Dan Otero the season. from April 29-May 3...logged only 1.2 innings in those five apps. • made his first career postseason start in Game 1 of the ALDS, on Oct. 8 at • acquired from the Diamondbacks on Aug. 7, in exchange for minor KC...took the win by pitching 6.0 innings, and allowing only two runs on league LHP Junior Garcia...had been with the D-backs since the start four hits, two of which were homers...became one of only two pitchers of the 2014 season. since 1903 to win a postseason game when striking out only one batter, giving up at least two home runs and pitching at least 6.0 innings...the 50 RHP 3-5-4, 4.38 ERA, 60G other pitcher was RHP in Game 3 of the 1932 World vs. LH: .230 (14x61), 1HR, 10K, 4BB vs. RH: .256 (32x125), 5HR, 36K, 5BB Series for the Yankees. 1st Half: 1-4-4, 4.97 ERA (14ER/25.1IP) 2nd Half: 2-1-0, 3.75 ERA (10ER/24IP) • claimed off waivers from Colorado on Dec. 18, 2013...originally selected • 37-year-old veteran completed his 12th Major League season, and by the Mets in the 18th round of the 2008 draft. sixth with the Astros (2004-07, 2014-15)...made 60 appearances out of the bullpen this season, and now ranks third among active pitchers in 37 RHP Pat Neshek 3-6-1, 3.62 ERA, 66G appearances (781). vs. LH: .276 (21x76), 2HR, 21K, 6BB vs. RH: .219 (28x128), 6HR, 30K, 6BB • is in fifth place on the Astros all-time appearance list with 380...now sits 1st Half: 3-1-1, 2.70 ERA (10ER/33.1IP) 2nd Half: 0-5-0, 5.06 ERA (12ER/21.1IP) 17 outings behind RHP Joe Niekro (397) for fourth place. • 35-year-old reliever posted his second consecutive, and third total • has now made at least 50 appearances in each of the last 11 seasons season, with at least 60 appearances. (2005-15)...the only other MLB pitcher to accomplish this in that span • ranked second among Astros pitchers this season in relief appearances is LHP . with 66...ranked fifth among AL relievers in inherited runners scored • ranked seventh among AL relievers in groundball percentage (60.6%)... percentage (14.8%), as he has allowed just four of his 27 inherited run- was his second-best groundball percentage in a single season, behind ners to score (min. 25 IR). his 2013 campaign with the Marlins (65.0%). • his 28 holds on the season ranked fourth in the AL...only two other • finished the season with 46 strikeouts in 49.1 innings for a 8.39 strikeouts- pitchers in club history have recorded 28+ holds in a single year: RHP per-9.0 innings mark...was his best SO/9 rate in a season since 2007, Octavio Dotel (33 in ‘03; 31 in ‘02) and RHP Brad Lidge (28 in ‘03). • made his seventh appearance on an Opening Day roster since first mak- when he posted a 8.49 SO/9 while with the D-Backs. ing the Twins OD roster in 2007...spent the entire season on the Astros • posted the highest groundball to flyball ratio (2.87) by an Astros reliever roster. since RHP Enerio Del Rosario (3.61) in 2011...ranked ninth in the AL • set a club record by starting a season with 24 consecutive games without in that category, and led all Astros relievers. a walk...the record was previously held by RHP Wilton Lopez in 2012 • was in top form against divisional opponents this season...went 2-3 with (20 games)...was also the second-longest start of season streak in MLB three saves and a 2.52 ERA (7ER/25IP) and 24 punchouts in 32 appear- history, behind RHP Mark Eichhorn,who went 30 consecutive games ances against the AL West. without a walk for the California Angels in 1991. • recorded three strikeouts in three relief appearances...were his most • made his longest appearance of the season on April 14...pitching 1.2 games with three-or-more strikeouts since 2009, when he did so in five perfect innings, retiring all five batters faced with three strikeouts...was games...did not strike out three batters in an outing in 2013 or 2014. his longest outing since Aug. 10, 2014 at BAL. • posted his best opponent batting average (.240) since a .224 mark in • was credited with the win for the Astros on April 27 at SD, which was his 2007. first since Aug. 31, 2014 vs. CHC. ..had three wins in five appearances • made his 11th appearance on an Opening Day roster and remained with from April 27-May 7, and consecutive wins in appearances on May 3 the club all season...was put on the Disabled List from June 25-July 9 and May 7. due to a pinched nerve in his neck...made two rehab. apps. at Corpus • recorded his first save of the season last May 19 vs. OAK by pitching a Christi. scoreless 0.1 of an inning...struck out the only batter he faced (Burns) • had a season long seven-game scoreless streak from June 24-July 28... on three pitches...was his first save since Sept. 13, 2014 vs. COL. was scoreless in 12 of 13 appearances from June 24-Aug. 11...had a 0.84 • had his best month of the season in May...did not allow a run in his 12 ERA (1ER/10.2IP), and only allow five hits in that span. appearances (10.0IP), and gave up only four hits and walked none in • missed 14 games from June 25-July 10 on the Disabled List with a pinched those games. nerve in his neck...in his 31 appearances since returning from the DL • did not allow a run in his 17 apps. from April 27-June 7 (14 IP)...was tied on July 10, owned a 3.65 ERA (10ER/24.2IP) with 23 strikeouts, and held for the longest active scoreless appearance streak in the Majors (also opposing batters to a .244 clip...in his 29 appearances before hitting RHP ). • prior to the All-Star break, his .183 (21x115) opponent batting average the DL, was 1-4 with a 5.11 ERA (14ER/24.2IP). ranked 12th among AL relievers... owned a .160 mark (12x75) against • signed a two-year contract as a free agent during the prior to the 2014 righties... was scoreless in 26 of his last 30 games, and hitless in 12 of season...originally drafted by the Astros in the second round of the 2000 his last 17 outings prior to the ASB. draft. • made two Postseason appearances, and was scoreless in both...pitched 0.2 of an inning in Game 2 of the ALDS, and 0.1 of an inning in Game 5. • the former 2002 sixth round draft pick was signed as a free agent on Dec. 12, 2014...is signed to a two-year contract through the 2016 season. 29 LHP Tony Sipp 3-4-0, 1.99 ERA, 60G 67 RHP Vince Velasquez 1-1-0, 4.37 ERA, 19G/7GS vs. LH: .227 (22x97), 1HR, 24K, 8BB vs. RH: .190 (19x100), 4HR, 38K, 7BB vs. LH: .214 (24x112), 3HR, 28K, 13BB vs. RH: .271 (26x96), 2HR, 30K, 8BB 1st Half: 2-4-0, 3.06 ERA (11ER/32.1IP) 2nd Half: 1-0-0, 0.41 ERA (1ER/22IP) 1st Half: 0-1-0, 3.94 ERA (14ER/32IP) 2nd Half: 1-0-0, 4.94 ERA (13ER/23.2IP) • 32-year-old finished second among Astros relievers in ERA for the • the 23-year-old rookie made his Major League debut this season after second consecutive year as the club’s primary left-hander out of the being selected from Double A Corpus Christi on June 10...made 19 bullpen. appearances (7 starts) in three stints with Houston this season. • with 60 appearances this season, has made at least 50 apps. in six straight • made seven starts to begin his Major League career this season, posting seasons (2010-15)...is one of only four lefties in the Majors to make 50+ a 1-1 record with a 4.03 ERA (17ER/38IP) and 38 strikeouts...his next appearances in each of the last six years...ranks sixth among lefties in 12 appearances were out of the bullpen, where he posted a 5.09 ERA apps. since the start of the 2010 season (374). (10ER/17.2IP) and 20 strikeouts. • among AL lefty relievers, ranked second in ERA behind LHP Zach • was one of seven Astros players to make their MLB debut in 2015... Britton (1.92), and ranked fourth in opp. avg. (.208)...also ranked sixth also became the sixth Astros rookie to debut as a starter in the last two in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (10.27, 62SO/54.1IP). seasons, joining RHP Lance McCullers (5/18/15 at OAK), RHP Asher • his 1.99 ERA (12ER/54.1IP) was the lowest of his career, and ranked sixth Wojciechowski (4/9/15 vs. CLE), RHP Nick Tropeano (9/10/14 at SEA), all-time among left-handed Astros relievers, and was the lowest since RHP Jake Buchanan (6/21/14 at TB) and LHP Rudy Owens (5/23/14 LHP Billy Wagner posted a 1.78 ERA in 2003. at SEA). • held righties to a .190 batting average (19x100) this season and a .183 • entered the 2015 season ranked among the top-five Astros prospects by avg. (35x191) over the past two seasons combined. Baseball America (No. 4), and ESPN.com (No. 3)...also ranked by ESPN • was scoreless in 49 of his 60 appearances this season. as the No. 56 prospect in all of baseball. • made 18 appearances with two or more strikeouts...were his most 2+ • was added to the Astros 40-man roster this offseason and began his strikeout games since 2010, when he tallied 20. season at Major League Spring Training, but did not make an appear- • stranded 23.5% (26-of-34) of inherited runners this year...ranked tied ance after suffering a strained right lat...optioned to minor league camp for 14th among AL relievers. on March 16...resumed activity in extended Spring Training before • owned a 1.69 ERA (4ER/21.1IP) is 23 one-run games this season, which being assigned to Double A Corpus Christi in May...was recalled from ranked tied for eighth in the AL. Double A on June 10, and made his Major League debut that day, as a • pitched in each of the Astros six Postseason games this season...owned starter...was optioned to Double A on July 7, and recalled on July 21 for 0.00 ERA (0ER/5.1IP), and held opponents to a .056 batting average...is his second stint with the Astros...was sent down one final time on Aug. one of four pitchers in franchise history to own a 0.00 ERA in the Post- 1, and called back up Aug. 20 where he remained through the end of season with at least 5.0 innings pitched. the season, pitching out of the bullpen. • his first four outings this Postseason were hitless, scoreless and at least • tossed 5.0 scoreless innings in his MLB debut on June 10...allowed 0.2 of an inning...became one of twelve AL pitchers since 1903 in to post only three hits and struck out five, taking a no-decision in the contest... a four-game streak matching this criteria in the Postseason. became the third Astros starter to toss at least 5.0 scoreless frames in • made his fifth appearance on an Opening Day roster, first since 2013 his first Major League start, joining RHP Jarred Cosart (8IP) on July 12, with the D-Backs and first with the Astros. 2013 at TB and LHP Carlos Hernandez (7IP) on Aug. 18, 2001 vs. PIT. • had a career-long 20-game scoreless streak from July 7-Sept. 15...was • in his second ML outing on June 16 at COL struck out seven batters... the fourth-longest scoreless streak by a lefty in franchise history, and the became one of nine Astros pitchers all-time to strike out at least seven longest behind LHP Tim Byrdak’s 22-game streak from July 31-Sept. batters in one of their first two ML starts...the last to do so was Carlos 20, 2010...recorded 19 strikeouts, while allowing just a .164 (10x61) op- Hernandez who struck out seven in both of his first two starts in 2001. ponent batting average in that span. • threw 5.0 innings or less in each of his first three starts in the Majors, while • was scoreless in 26 of his last 27 games (from July 7-Oct. 4)...allowed 16 also tallying 5+ strikeouts in those outings...became the first pitcher in hits and one run in 24.0 innings (0.38 ERA) in that span, striking out 29 club history to record similar numbers in his first three career starts, and with eight walks and a .188 (16x85) opponent batting average. the second pitcher in the Majors to do so since 1914 (also RHP Hideo • earned his third win of the season (1st since 4/26 at OAK) after tossing Nomo in 1995). 1.1 scoreless innings on Sept. 30 at SEA, striking out two. • did not record a decision in each of his first five starts, despite leaving • agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Houston on May 2, 2014... all five of his starts with the lead...is one of four Major League pitchers signed another one-year contract on Jan. 16, 2015, avoiding the arbitra- to begin their career with five consecutive starts without recording a tion process...originally drafted by Cleveland in the 45th round of the decision...the other three pitchers to do so were RHP 2004 draft...became a free agent following the season. (1995), RHP Marc Valdez (1995-96) and RHP Chris Brock (1997)...no pitcher has started their first six career games without a decision. 56 LHP Joe Thatcher 1-3-0, 3.18 ERA, 43G • per Elias, a total of 13 pitchers have not recorded a decision in their first vs. LH: .245 (13x53),1HR, 19K, 10BB vs. RH: .323 (10x31), 0HR, 7K, 2BB five career starts, regardless of whether or not they made relief appear- 1st Half: 1-3-0, 3.38 ERA (7ER/18.2IP) 2nd Half: 0-0-0, 2.25 ERA (1ER/4IP) ances between starts...the last to do so was RHP Cory Rasmus, who • the 34-year-old veteran lefty posted his fourth consecutive season with began his career as a reliever, before starting for the Angels in August at least 40 appearances...pitched in 43 games out of the bullpen, but and September of last season. only amassed 22.2 innings...is one of only four relievers (all lefties) since • took a loss in what was his first career decision on July 7 at CLE...tossed 1914 to make at least 40 appearances in a season, while pitching 23.0 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on six hits...struck out five with two walks... innings or less...the last to do so was LHP Royce Ring, who pitched in went exactly 6.1 innings for the third consecutive start. 42 games, and 22.1 innings in 2008. • fanned seven hitters en route to his first Major League win on July 21 • 32 of his 43 appearances this season have been less than a full inning... vs. BOS...he had 38 strikeouts in his first seven career games and 38.0 has 260 career apps. out of 405 total that were less than 1.0 full inning. innings pitched...his 38 strikeouts mark the third-most ever record by an • held lefties to a .245 (13x53) average this season with only two extra- Astros pitcher within his first seven career games, behind RHP Lance base hits...in his career, has held LHH’s to a .232 (114x492) average. McCullers (46 in 2015) and RHP Tom Griffin (43 in 1969). • made his fifth appearance, and fourth consecutive, on an Opening Day • made his first career relief appearance July 26 at KC, and tossed a score- roster... was designated for assignment on July 21...re-signed with the less 8th inning...allowed one hit and struck out two. Astros to a minor-league contract, and reported to Triple A Fresno...was • made four relief appearances with Double A Corpus Christi in his final selected to the Major League roster on Sept. 1, where remained through stint with the club (Aug. 5-16)...went 1-0 with a 4.05 ERA (3ER/6.2IP) and the end of the season. eight strikeouts. • earned his only win of the season on May 24 at DET...pitched a perfect • prior to his ML debut, dominated opponents in his 26.1 6th inning, retiring all three batters faced...was his first win since July innings pitched at Double A this season...was 3-0 with a 1.37 ERA 20 vs. SEA. (4ER/26.1IP) in five starts for the Hooks...walked only nine batters and • had his best month in June, posting a 1.23 ERA (1ER/7.1IP) in 12 appear- allowed 15 hits for a 0.91 WHIP. ances...struck out 9 batters in his 7.1 innings during the month. • was his sixth professional season since being drafted by Houston in the • tossed a scoreless 9th inning on June 12 at SEA, striking out three... second round of the June 2010 draft. marked his most strikeouts since fanning three on July 13, 2013 vs. SF. • was scoreless in 26 of his last 30 ML outings (14.2IP) from May 21-Oct. 2...struck out 16 batters in those 14.2 innings...was scoreless in 36 of his 43 outings overall. • made seven appearances with Houston after having his contract selected from Triple A Fresno on Sept. 1...was scoreless in those seven outings, and allowed only two hits in 3.2 total innings. • signed with the Astros as a minor league free agent on Feb. 13, 2015... signed to a one-year contract through the 2015 season. 2015 Houston Astros High/Low

GENERAL ASTROS HOME RUNS Longest Winning Streak...... 10, 4/24-5/3 Longest Winning Streak, Home...... 7, 7/19-30 Astros Last Home Runs (*-team record when homering) Player Date Opponent/Pitcher AB Since Last Team Rec.* Longest Winning Streak, Road...... 7, 4/24-5/7 Altuve 10/3/15 @ARI/Hellickson 6 9-5 Most Consecutive Losses...... 7, 6/4-10 Carter 9/30/15 @SEA/JC Ramirez 14 17-6 Most Consecutive Losses, Home...... 4 (2x), last, 5/4-5/12 Castro 8/23/15 LAD/Hatcher 50 6-5 Most Consecutive Losses, Road...... 7, 5/27-6/10 Conger 9/12/15 @LAA/Santiago 18 6-4 Correa 10/2/15 @ARI/Collmenter 9 12-8 Longest Game, Time...... 4:31, 6/24 at LAA Duffy - - 8 0-0 Shortest Game, Time...... 2:09, 5/8 at LAA Gattis 9/28/15 @SEA/Elias 10 19-6 Longest Game, Innings...... 14, 4/12 at TEX Gomez 9/11/15 @LAA/Weaver 8 2-2 Best Homestand, Percentage...... 833 (5-1) (2x), last, 7/28-8/2 Gonzalez 9/29/15 @SEA/Nuno 5 8-4 Lowrie 9/13/15 @LAA/Street 47 7-2 Worst Homestand, Percentage...... 333 (1-2), 4/6-9 Marisnick 9/7/15 @OAK/Pomeranz 44 6-3 Best Road Trip, Percentage...... 889 (8-1), 4/20-29 Rasmus 10/3/15 @ARI/Reynolds 3 20-2 Worst Road Trip, Percentage...... 000 (0-6), 6/5-10 Springer 10/2/15 @ARI/De La Rosa 12 13-2 Most Runners Left on Base...... 13, 4/11 at TEX Tucker 9/13/15 @LAA/Street 21 9-3 Double Plays Turned...... 3 (7x), last, 5/26 at BAL Valbuena 10/2/15 @ARI/Webster 6 17-5 Villar 9/7/15 @OAK/Doubront 19 0-2 Triple Plays Turned...... 1, 5/23 at DET Opponent Double Plays Turned...... 4, 9/19 vs. OAK Astros HR Chart Solo 2-Run 3-Run GS Total Most Errors...... 4, 9/30 at SEA Altuve 10 2 3 - 15 Largest Margin of Victory...... 16, 10/2 at ARI (21-6) Carter 14 7 3 - 24 Castro 7 1 2 1 11 Largest Margin of Defeat...... 8 (11-3 loss), 5/6 vs. TEX Conger 7 2 - 2 11 Biggest Comeback to Win...... 4 runs (2x), last, 6/2 vs. BAL Correa 11 9 2 - 22 Most Games Over .500...... 14 (6x), last, after game on 8/31 Gattis 13 11 3 - 27 Biggest Lead Lost to Lose...... 3 runs (3x), last, 9/18 vs. OAK Gomez 2 1 1 - 4 Gonzalez 12 - - - 12 Highest Attendance, Home...... 43,753, 4/6 vs. CLE Marisnick 4 4 1 - 9 Highest Attendance, Road...... 48,885, 4/10 at TEX Lowrie 6 1 1 1 9 Rasmus 12 11 2 - 25 TEAM BATTING Springer 13 3 - - 16 Tucker 10 2 1 - 13 Most Runs, Game...... 21, 10/2 at ARI Valbuena 19 4 2 - 25 Fewest Runs, Game...... 0 (10x), last, 9/8 at OAK Villar 2 - - - 2 Most Runs, Inning...... 8, 6/12 vs. SEA (1st) TOTALS 144 59 23 4 230 Most Hits, Game...... 19, 10/2 at ARI Multi-Homer Games (15): Altuve (1): 9/26 vs. TEX; Correa (2): 9/26 vs. Most Hits, Inning...... 7, 7/3 at BOS (4th) TEX, 8/1 vs. ARI; Gattis (2): 8/26 at NYY; 5/3 vs. SEA; Rasmus (3): 10/3 at Fewest Hits, Game...... 1 (3x), last, 8/20 vs. TB ARI, 9/20 vs. OAK, 8/16 vs. DET; Conger (1): 8/1 vs. ARI; Tucker (1): 7/22 Most Doubles, Game...... 6, 4/28 at SD vs. BOS; Valbuena (3): 6/23 at LAA, 6/16 vs. COL, 4/20 at SEA; Springer (1): Most Triples, Game...... 2, 8/16 vs. DET 6/15 vs. COL; Carter (1): 6/3 vs. BAL; Most Homers, Game...... 6, 9/26 vs. TEX 2015 Grand Slams (4) Most Consecutive Games, Homer...... 10, 6/14-23 Players Date Opp./Pitcher(s) Most Consecutive Games, No Homer...... 3, 6/24-26 1. Conger 8/1 ARI/Hellickson Most Extra-Base Hits, Game...... 10, 4/28 at SD 2. Castro 8/3 @TEX/Lewis Fewest Extra-Base Hits, Game...... 0 (9x), last, 8/24 at NYY 3. Conger 9/4 MIN/Pelfrey Most Total Bases, Game...... 37, 10/2 at ARI 4. Lowrie 9/6 MIN/May Most Walks, Game...... 9, 9/22 vs. LAA 2015 Back-to-Back Home Run Combos (8) Fewest Walks, Game...... 0 (13x), last, 8/23 vs. LAD Players Date Opp./Pitcher(s) Most Strikeouts, Game...... 19, 8/19 vs. TB 1. Gattis/Rasmus 5/2 SEA/Walker Fewest Strikeouts, Game...... 2, 7/9 at CLE 2. Altuve/Valbuena 5/2 SEA/Walker/Medina 3. Gattis/Carter 5/30 CWS/Jennings Most Stolen Bases, Game...... 4, 4/26 at OAK 4. Gattis/Valbuena 6/2 BAL/Wright Most Opponent Stolen Bases, Game...... 5, 6/6 at TOR 5. Correa/Altuve 6/27 NYY/Tanaka Longest Scoreless Inning Streak...... 17.1 innings, 4/8-9 6. Correa/Gattis 7/5 @BOS/Ogando 7. Gonzalez/Carter 9/22 LAA/Santiago INDIVIDUAL BATTING 8. Rasmus/Valbuena 10/2 @ARI/Webster Most At-Bats, Game...... 7, Springer, 10/2 at ARI 2015 Pinch-Hit Home Runs (6) Most Runs, Game...... 4 (3x), last, Correa/Springer/Rasmus, 10/2 at ARI Player Date Opp./Pitcher(s) Most Hits, Game...... 5, Springer, 6/10 at CWS 1. Tucker 5/21 @DET/Soria Most Consecutive Hits (in ABs)...... 6, Springer, 6/10-12 2. Tucker 5/24 @DET/Sanchez 3. Santana 6/18 @COL/Oberg Most Doubles, Game...... 2 (15x), last, Springer, 10/4 at ARI 4. Rasmus 7/23 BOS/Ogando Most Triples, Game...... 1 (24x), last, Altuve, 10/4 at ARI 5. Villar 9/7 @OAK/Doubront Most Home Runs, Game...... 2 (14x), last, Rasmus, 10/3 at ARI 6. Lowrie 9/13 @LAA/Street Most RBI, Game...... 5 (4x), last, Conger, 9/4 vs. MIN Most Walks, Game...... 3 (5x), last, Valbuena, 8/28 at MIN Leadoff Home Runs (1): Springer: 6/19 at SEA (Elias) Most Strikeouts, Game...... 5, Conger, 8/19 vs. TB Walkoff Home Runs (4): Castro: 8/23 vs. LAD (Hatcher); Gonzalez: 8/18 Most Stolen Bases, Game...... 3 (2x), last, Correa, 6/18 at COL vs. TB (Boxberger); Castro: 7/30 vs. LAA (Salas); Altuve: 7/23 vs. BOS (Bre- Longest Hitting Streak...... 14 (2x), last, Altuve, 6/22-7/6 slow)

TEAM PITCHING 2015 Last At-Bat Wins (15) No.-Date-Opp. Score Game-Winning Play Fewest Runs, Game...... 0 (13x), last, 9/4 vs. MIN 1. 4/12 at TEX 6-4 (14) Conger 2-run homer in top 14 Most Runs, Game...... 14, 9/16 at TEX 2. 4/24 at OAK 5-4 (11) Grossman 2-run single in top 11 Fewest Hits, Game...... 0, 8/22 vs. LAD 3. 4/26 at OAK 7-6 Gattis 2-run double in top 9 Most Hits, Game...... 16, 9/16 at TEX 4. 4/30 vs. SEA 3-2 (10) Altuve RBI-single in bottom 10 (walkoff win #1) 5. 5/4 vs. SEA 7-6 Gattis solo homer in bottom 8 Fewest Walks, Game...... 0 (18x), last, 9/22 vs. LAA 6. 5/7 at LAA 3-2 Altuve RBI-fielders choice in top 9 Most Walks, Game...... 9, 9/7 at OAK 7. 5/13 vs. SF 4-3 Springer solo homer in bottom 8 Most Strikeouts, Game...... 15, 5/16 vs. TOR 8. 7/23 vs. BOS 5-4 Altuve solo homer in bottom 9 (walkoff win #2) Longest Scoreless Inning Streak...... 20 innings, 6/13-15 9. 7/30 vs. LAA 3-0 Castro 3-run homer in bottom 9 (walkoff win #3) 10. 8/6 at OAK 5-4 (10) Lowrie RBI-single in top 10 11. 8/16 vs. DET 6-5 Altuve RBI-single in bottom 9 (walkoff win #4) INDIVIDUAL PITCHING 12. 8/18 vs. TB 3-2 (10) Gonzalez solo homer in bottom 10 (walkoff win #5) Longest Winning Streak...... 6 (2x), last, McHugh, 8/26-current 13. 8/19 vs. TB 3-2 (13) Correa RBI-single in bottom 13 (walkoff win #6) Longest Losing Streak...... 6, Neshek, 6/27-current 14. 8/23 vs. LAD 3-2 (10) Castro solo homer in bottom 10 (walkoff win #7) 15. 9/13 at LAA 5-3 Lowrie 3-run homer in top 9 Most Innings Pitched, Starter...... 9.0 (5x), last, Fiers, 8/22 vs. LAD Most Innings Pitched, Relief...... 5.0, Fiers, 8/3 at TEX Astros Ejections (6) Fewest Hits, Complete Game...... 0, Fiers, 8/22 vs. LAD Date Personnel Situation Fewest Walks, Complete Game...... 0 (2x), last, McCullers, 6/3 vs. BAL 1. 4/22 at SEA Hudgens Barrett Arguing called 3rd strike from bench Most Walks, Game...... 5 (2x), last, Feldman, 9/1 vs. SEA 2. 6/20 at SEA Hinch DiMuro Arguing replay challenge 3. 6/27 vs. NYY Oberholtzer Drake While pitching to Rodriguez Most Strikeouts, Game...... 13, Keuchel, 7/19 vs. TEX 4. 7/11 at TB Strom Gibson Disputing strike zone Most Hit By Pitch, Game...... 2 (3x), last, Kazmir, 8/28 at MIN 5. 8/15 vs. DET Hinch B. Miller Arguing replay challenge Longest Scoreless Inning Streak...... 19.0, Keuchel, 6/25-7/6 6. 8/26 at NYY Rasmus Holbrook Arguing called 3rd strike

CHALLENGES: Houston was involved in 100 total replay reviews this season, ATTENDANCE including 48 Astros challenges, 39 opponent challenges and 13 crew chief Home:...... 2,153,585/81 games reviews. The Astros have been successful in 24 of their 48 challenges. Home Average:...... 26,587 Road:...... 2,252,747/81 games Road Average:...... 27,811 HOUSTON ASTROS 2015 DAY-BY-DAY

Date Game Opponent W-L /Score Record Pos. GB Astros Opp. Save Attendance Home Attendance POR POR (*-denotes sellout) 4/6 1 CLE W 2-0 1-0 T-1st Tied Keuchel (1-0) Kluber (0-1) Gregerson (1) 43,753* 43,753 4/8 2 CLE L 0-2 1-1 T-2nd 0.5 Feldman (0-1) Carrasco (1-0) Allen (1) 23,078 66,831 4/9 3 CLE L 1-5 1-2 T-4th 1.0 Wojciechowski (0-1) Bauer (1-0) - 22,593 89,424 4/10 4 @ TEX W 5-1 2-2 T-2nd 0.5 McHugh (1-0) Holland (0-1) - 48,885* 4/11 5 @ TEX L 2-6 2-3 T-3rd 0.5 Hernandez (0-1) Gallardo (1-1) - 36,833 4/12 6 @ TEX W 6-4 (14) 3-3 T-1st Tied Harris (1-0) Verrett (0-1) Deduno (1) 35,276 4/13 7 OAK L 1-8 3-4 T-2nd 0.5 Feldman (0-2) Kazmir (2-0) - 19,279 108,703 4/14 8 OAK L 0-4 3-5 T-3rd 1.5 Peacock (0-1) Graveman (1-1) - 18,935 127,638 4/15 9 OAK W 6-1 4-5 T-2nd 0.5 McHugh (2-0) Pomeranz (1-1) - 19,777 147,415 4/17 10 LAA L 3-6 4-6 4th 1.0 Qualls (0-1) Ramos (1-0) Street (4) 22,660 170,075 4/18 11 LAA W 4-0 5-6 T-2nd 0.5 Keuchel (2-0) Wilson (1-2) - 28,209 198,284 4/19 12 LAA W 4-3 6-6 1st (0.5) Feldman (1-2) Richards (0-1) Gregerson (2) 24,254 222,538 4/20 13 @ SEA W 7-5 7-6 1st (0.5) Sipp (1-0) Farquhar (0-1) Gregerson (3) 15,129 4/21 14 @ SEA W 6-3 8-6 1st (1.5) McHugh (3-0) Furbush (0-1) Qualls (1) 13,949 4/22 15 @ SEA L 2-3 8-7 1st (0.5) Hernandez (0-2) Happ (1-1) Rodney (4) 14,756 4/24 16 @ OAK W 5-4 (11) 9-7 1st (1.5) Gregerson (1-0) O’Flaherty (0-2) Qualls (2) 18,205 4/25 17 @ OAK W 9-3 10-7 1st (1.5) Feldman (2-2) Graveman (1-2) - 24,342 4/26 18 @ OAK W 7-6 11-7 1st (2.5) Sipp (2-0) Clippard (0-2) Gregerson (4) 22,080 4/27 19 @ SD W 9-4 12-7 1st (3.0) Neshek (1-0) Benoit (3-1) - 19,532 4/28 20 @ SD W 14-3 13-7 1st (4.0) Hernandez (1-2) Ross (1-2) - 22,796 4/29 21 @ SD W 7-2 14-7 1st (4.0) Keuchel (3-0) Cashner (1-4) - 21,824 4/30 22 SEA W 3-2 (10) 15-7 1st (4.0) Gregerson (2-0) Leone (0-2) - 19,108 241,646 5/1 23 SEA W 4-3 16-7 1st (5.0) Fields (1-0) Elias (0-1) Gregerson (5) 21,834 263,480 5/2 24 SEA W 11-4 17-7 1st (6.0) McHugh (4-0) Walker (1-3) - 24,435 287,915 5/3 25 SEA W 7-6 18-7 1st (7.0) Neshek (2-0) Smith (0-1) Gregerson (6) 25,283 313,198 5/4 26 TEX L 1-2 18-8 1st (7.0) Qualls (0-2) Kela (2-1) Feliz (3) 17,597 330,795 5/5 27 TEX L 1-7 18-9 1st (6.0) Feldman (2-3) Rodriguez (1-1) - 20,951 351,746 5/6 28 TEX L 3-11 18-10 1st (5.0) Deduno (0-1) Lewis (2-2) - 22,230 373,976 5/7 29 @ LAA W 3-2 19-10 1st (6.0) Neshek (3-0) Street (2-1) Gregerson (7) 25,097 5/8 30 @ LAA L 0-2 19-11 1st (5.0) Hernandez (1-3) Weaver (1-4) - 40,006 5/9 31 @ LAA W 6-5 20-11 1st (6.0) Keuchel (4-0) Shoemaker (2-3) Qualls (3) 40,210 5/10 32 @ LAA L 1-3 20-12 1st (5.0) Feldman (2-4) Richards (3-1) Street (10) 30,929 5/12 33 SF L 1-8 20-13 1st (4.0) McHugh (4-1) Heston (3-3) - 20,468 394,444 5/13 34 SF W 4-3 21-13 1st (4.0) Qualls (1-2) Affeldt (0-2) Gregerson (8) 20,725 415,169 5/14 35 TOR W 6-4 22-13 1st (4.5) Fields (2-0) Loup (1-2) Qualls (4) 15,777 430,946 5/15 36 TOR W 8-4 23-13 1st (4.5) Keuchel (5-0) Dickey (1-5) - 21,653 452,599 5/16 37 TOR W 6-5 24-13 1st (4.5) Feldman (3-4) Francis (1-2) Gregerson (9) 27,102 479,701 5/17 38 TOR W 4-2 25-13 1st (5.5) McHugh (5-1) Buehrle (5-3) Gregerson (10) 25,307 505,008 5/18 39 OAK L 1-2 25-14 1st (5.5) Thatcher (0-1) Mujica (2-1) Clippard (4) 21,724 526,732 5/19 40 OAK W 6-4 26-14 1st (5.5) Hernandez (2-3) Gray(4-2) Neshek (1) 17,575 544,307 5/20 41 OAK W 6-1 27-14 1st (5.5) Keuchel (6-0) Hahn (1-4) - 21,066 565,373 5/21 42 @ DET L 5-6 (11) 27-15 1st (5.5) Sipp (2-1) Wilson (1-0) - 33,193 5/22 43 @ DET L 2-7 27-16 1st (4.5) McHugh (5-2) Simon (5-2) - 37,276 5/23 44 @ DET W 3-2 28-16 1st (5.5) McCullers (1-0) Lobstein (3-5) Gregerson (11) 40,153 5/24 45 @ DET W 10-8 29-16 1st (6.5) Thatcher (1-1) Wilson (1-1) Gregerson (12) 36,449 5/25 46 @ BAL L 3-4 29-17 1st (5.5) Keuchel (6-1) Brach (2-0) Britton (11) 28,909 5/26 47 @ BAL W 4-1 30-17 1st (6.5) Feldman (4-4) Tillman (2-6) Gregerson (13) 21,541 5/27 48 @ BAL L 4-5 30-18 1st (6.0) Sipp (2-2) Brach (3-0) Britton (12) 16,401 5/29 49 CWS L 3-6 (11) 30-19 1st (5.0) Fields (2-1) Jennings (1-1) Robertson (10) 25,957 591,330 5/30 50 CWS W 3-0 31-19 1st (5.0) Keuchel (7-1) Quintana (2-6) - 29,720 621,050 5/31 51 CWS L 0-6 31-20 1st (4.0) Hernandez (2-4) DANKS (3-4) - 27,423 648,473 6/1 52 BAL W 5-2 32-20 1st (4.0) Harris (2-0) Brach (3-1) Gregerson (14) 17,259 665,732 6/2 53 BAL W 6-4 33-20 1st (5.0) McHugh (6-2) Wright (2-1) Gregerson (15) 18,730 684,462 6/3 54 BAL W 3-1 34-20 1st (6.0) McCullers (2-0) Gonzalez (5-4) - 20,305 704,767 6/4 55 BAL L 2-3 34-21 1st (5.5) Qualls (1-3) O’Day (2-0) Britton (14) 20,219 724,986 6/5 56 @ TOR L 2-6 34-22 1st (4.5) Hernandez (2-5) Sanchez (5-4) - 22,971 6/6 57 @ TOR L 2-7 34-23 1st (3.5) Oberholtzer (0-1) Hutchison (5-1) - 31,809 6/7 58 @ TOR L 6-7 34-24 1st (3.5) Gregerson (2-1) Hendriks (1-0) - 35,571 6/8 59 @ CWS L 1-3 34-25 1st (3.0) McCullers (2-1) Sale (6-2) Robertson (11) 17,352 6/9 60 @ CWS L 2-4 34-26 1st (2.0) Keuchel (7-2) Rodon (2-0) Robertson (12) 18,439 6/10 61 @ CWS L 1-4 34-27 1st (2.0) Sipp (2-3) Quintana (3-6) Robertson (13) 17,455 6/12 62 SEA W 10-0 35-27 1st (2.5) Oberholtzer (1-1) Hernandez (9-3) - 32,173 757,159 6/13 63 SEA L 1-8 35-28 1st (1.5) McHugh (6-3) Montgomery (1-1) - 36,762 793,921 6/14 64 SEA W 13-0 36-28 1st (2.5) McCullers (3-1) Elias (3-4) - 29,153 823,074 6/15 65 COL W 6-3 37-28 1st (2.5) Keuchel (8-2) Bettis (2-2) Gregerson (16) 21,820 844,894 6/16 66 COL W 8-5 38-28 1st (2.5) Harris (3-0) Rusin (2-2) Gregerson (17) 22,245 867,139 6/17 67 @ COL W 8-4 39-28 1st (2.5) Oberholtzer (2-1) Kendrick (2-9) - 33,041 6/18 68 @ COL W 8-4 40-28 1st (3.5) McHugh (7-3) Hale (2-2) - 30,770 6/19 69 @ SEA L 2-5 40-29 1st (2.5) McCullers (3-2) Elias (4-4) Smith (4) 40,914 6/20 70 @ SEA L 3-6 40-30 1st (2.5) Keuchel (8-3) Walker (5-6) Smith (5) 26,770 6/21 71 @ SEA W 6-2 41-30 1st (3.5) Harris (4-0) Happ (3-4) - 40,905 6/22 72 @ LAA L 3-4 41-31 1st (3.0) Qualls (1-4) Street (3-2) - 34,153 6/23 73 @ LAA W 13-3 42-31 1st (4.0) McHugh (8-3) Wilson (5-6) - 41,208 6/24 74 @ LAA L 1-2 (13) 42-32 1st (4.0) Thatcher (1-2) Alvarez (2-1) - 33,543 6/25 75 NYY W 4-0 43-32 1st (5.0) KEUCHEL (9-3) Warren (5-5) - 28,643 895,782 6/26 76 NYY L 2-3 43-33 1st (5.0) Harris (4-1) Eovaldi (7-2) Betances (5) 37,748 933,530 6/27 77 NYY L 6-9 43-34 1st (4.0) Neshek (3-1) Shreve (5-1) Betances (6) 41,133* 974,663 6/28 78 NYY W 3-1 44-34 1st (4.0) McHugh (9-3) PINDEDA (8-5) Gregerson (18) 31,961 1,006,624 6/29 79 KC W 6-2 45-34 1st (4.0) McCullers (4-2) Blanton (2-1) - 20,419 1,027,043 6/30 80 KC W 4-0 46-34 1st (4.0) Keuchel (10-3) Duffy (2-4) - 24,642 1,051,685 7/1 81 KC W 6-5 47-34 1st (5.0) Gregerson (3-1) Herrera (1-2) - 25,848 1,077,533 7/3 82 @ BOS W 12-8 (10) 48-34 1st (5.0) Hernandez (3-5) Ramirez (0-1) Gregerson (19) 37,837 7/4 83 @ BOS L 1-6 48-35 1st (4.0) McHugh (9-4) Buchholz (7-6) - 36,703 7/5 84 @ BOS L 4-5 48-36 1st (3.0) Sipp (2-4) Barnes (3-2) Uehara (19) 36,481 7/6 85 @ CLE W 9-4 49-36 1st (3.5) Keuchel (11-3) Carrasco (10-7) - 13,516 7/7 86 @ CLE L 0-2 49-37 1st (2.5) Velasquez (0-2) Kluber (4-9) Shaw (2) 10,821 7/8 87 @ CLE L 2-4 49-38 1st (1.5) Thatcher (1-3) Bauer (8-5) Allen (17) 15,255 7/9 88 @ CLE L 1-3 49-39 1st (1.5) Oberholtzer (2-2) Anderson (2-1) Allen (18) 11,496 7/10 89 @ TB L 1-3 49-40 1st (0.5) McHugh (9-5) Ramirez (8-3) Boxberger (21) 17,129 7/11 90 @ TB L 0-3 49-41 1st (0.5) Keuchel (11-4) Odorizzi (5-5) Boxberger (22) 18,479 7/12 91 @ TB L 3-4 49-42 2nd 0.5 McCullers (4-3) Moore (1-0) Boxberger (23) 16,458 7/14 2015 All-Star Game (Cincinnati) 7/17 92 TEX W 3-2 50-42 2nd 0.5 McHugh (10-5) Perez (0-1) Gregerson (19) 36,904 1,114,437 7/18 93 TEX L 6-7 50-43 2nd 1.5 Feldman (4-5) Lewis (9-4) Tolleson (14) 41,941* 1,156,378 7/19 94 TEX W 10-0 51-43 2nd 1.0 Keuchel (12-4) Gallardo (7-9) - 36,532 1,192,910 7/21 95 BOS W 8-3 52-43 2nd 2.0 Velasquez (1-1) Johnson (0-1) - 26,913 1,219,823 7/22 96 BOS W 4-2 53-43 2nd 2.0 McHugh (11-5) Kelly (2-6) Gregerson (20) 31,104 1,250,927 7/23 97 BOS W 5-4 54-43 2nd 1.0 Fields (3-1) Breslow (0-1) - 30,748 1,281,675 7/24 98 @ KC W 4-0 55-43 T-1st Tied Kazmir (6-5) Guthrie (7-6) Gregerson (21) 36,965 7/25 99 @ KC L 1-2 (10) 55-44 T-1st Tied Harris (4-2) Herrera (2-2) - 38,393* 7/26 100 @ KC L 1-5 55-45 2nd 1.0 Keuchel (12-5) Ventura (5-7) - 33,638 HOUSTON ASTROS 2015 DAY-BY-DAY

Date Game Opponent W-L /Score Record Pos. GB Astros Opp. Save Attendance Home Attendance POR POR (*-denotes sellout) 7/28 101 LAA W 10-5 56-45 T-1st Tied McHugh (12-5) Wilson (8-8) - 24,031 1,305,706 7/29 102 LAA W 6-3 57-45 1st (1.0) McCullers (5-3) Richards (10-8) - 31,272 1,336,978 7/30 103 LAA W 3-0 58-45 1st (2.0) Gregerson (4-1) Alvarez (2-2) - 27,598 1,364,576 7/31 104 ARI L 4-6 (10) 58-46 1st (2.0) Neshek (3-2) Hudson (3-3) Ziegler (18) 34,720 1,399,296 8/1 105 ARI W 9-2 59-46 1st (3.0) Keuchel (13-5) Hellickson (7-7) - 36,602 1,435,898 8/2 106 ARI W 4-1 60-46 1st (4.0) McHugh (13-5) Ray (3-6) Gregerson (22) 33,871 1,469,769 8/3 107 @ TEX L 9-12 60-47 1st (3.0) McCullers (5-4) Lewis (12-4) Tolleson (19) 21,671 8/4 108 @ TEX L 3-4 60-48 1st (3.0) Straily (0-1) Gallardo (8-9) Tolleson (20) 29,953 8/5 109 @ TEX L 3-4 60-49 1st (2.0) Kazmir (6-6) Martinez (7-6) Dyson (2) 31,782 8/6 110 @ OAK W 5-4 (10) 61-49 1st (2.5) Gregerson (5-1) Mujica (2-4) Harris (1) 16,172 8/7 111 @ OAK L 1-3 61-50 1st (1.5) Keuchel (13-6) Gray (12-4) - 18,908 8/8 112 @ OAK L 1-2 61-51 1st (1.5) McHugh (13-6) Chavez (6-11) Mujica (1) 25,091 8/9 113 @ OAK L 4-5 61-52 1st (0.5) Gregerson (5-2) Abad (1-2) - 20,278 8/11 114 @ SF L 1-3 61-53 1st (1.0) Kazmir (6-7) BUMGARNER (13-6) - 42,569 8/12 115 @ SF W 2-0 62-53 1st (2.0) Feldman (5-5) Heston (11-7) Gregerson (23) 41,967 8/14 116 DET W 5-1 63-53 1st (2.5) Keuchel (14-6) Simon (10-7) - 33,212 1,502,981 8/15 117 DET L 2-4 (11) 63-54 1st (2.5) Neshek (3-3) Alburquerque (2-0) Feliz (7) 29,482 1,532,463 8/16 118 DET W 6-5 64-54 1st (3.5) Harris (5-2) Gorzelanny (1-2) - 29,969 1,562,432 8/17 119 TB L 2-9 64-55 1st (2.5) Kazmir (6-8) Ramirez (10-4) - 16,256 1,578,688 8/18 120 TB W 3-2 (10) 65-55 1st (2.5) Gregerson (6-2) Boxberger (4-9) - 17,749 1,596,437 8/19 121 TB W 3-2 (13) 66-55 1st (2.5) Fields (4-1) Andriese (3-3) - 26,001 1,622,438 8/20 122 TB L 0-1 66-56 1st (2.5) McHugh (13-7) ARCHER (11-9) - 18,177 1,640,615 8/21 123 LAD W 3-0 67-56 1st (3.5) FIERS (6-9) Anderson (7-8) - 33,833 1,674,448 8/22 124 LAD W 3-1 68-56 1st (4.0) Kazmir (7-8) Greinke (13-3) Gregerson (24) 39,999 1,714,447 8/23 125 LAD W 3-2 (10) 69-56 1st (4.0) Gregerson (7-2) Hatcher (1-5) - 28,665 1,743,112 8/24 126 @ NYY L 0-1 69-57 1st (3.5) Perez (2-2) Miller (2-2) - 37,125 8/25 127 @ NYY W 15-1 70-57 1st (4.5) Keuchel (15-6) Nova (5-6) - 38,015 8/26 128 @ NYY W 6-2 71-57 1st (5.5) McHugh (14-7) Pineda (9-8) - 37,259 8/28 129 @ MIN L 0-3 71-58 1st (4.0) Kazmir (7-9) Gibson (9-9) Jepsen (9) 28,636 8/29 130 @ MIN W 4-1 72-58 1st (4.0) Fiers (7-9) Pelfrey (6-8) Gregerson (25) 38,876* 8/30 131 @ MIN L 5-7 72-59 1st (3.0) McCullers (5-5) Santana (3-4) - 28,877 8/31 132 SEA W 8-3 73-59 1st (4.0) Keuchel (16-6) Nuno (0-2) - 19,923 1,763,035 9/1 133 SEA L 5-7 73-60 1st (3.0) Neshek (3-4) Kensing (1-0) Wilhelmsen (7) 18,157 1,781,192 9/2 134 SEA L 3-8 73-61 1st (2.0) Neshek (3-5) Smith (2-5) Wilhelmsen (8) 18,669 1,799,861 9/4 135 MIN W 8-0 74-61 1st (3.0) McHugh (15-7) Pelfrey (6-9) - 27,807 1,827,668 9/5 136 MIN L 2-3 74-62 1st (2.0) Gregerson (7-3) Santana (4-4) Jepsen (11) 27,643 1,855,311 9/6 137 MIN W 8-5 75-62 1st (3.0) Keuchel (17-6) May (8-9) Gregerson (26) 37,648 1,892,959 9/7 138 @ OAK L 9-10 75-63 1st (2.0) Fiers (2-1) Doubront (3-1) Doolittle (1) 22,214 9/8 139 @ OAK L 0-4 75-64 1st (1.0) Kazmir (7-10) Gray (13-7) - 11,364 9/9 140 @ OAK W 11-5 76-64 1st (2.0) McHugh (16-7) Brooks (1-3) - 13,387 9/11 141 @ LAA L 2-3 76-65 1st (1.5) Keuchel (17-7) Weaver (7-10) Street (34) 39,636 9/12 142 @ LAA L 2-3 76-66 1st (1.5) Harris (5-3) Smith (5-5) Street (35) 41,130 9/13 143 @ LAA W 5-3 77-66 1st (1.5) Qualls (2-4) Street (3-3) Gregerson (27) 41,550 9/14 144 @ TEX L 3-5 77-67 1st (0.5) Harris (5-4) Kela (7-5) Tolleson (32) 27,772 9/15 145 @ TEX L 5-6 77-68 2nd 0.5 Perez (2-3) Tolleson (6-3) - 26,942 9/16 146 @ TEX L 3-14 77-69 2nd 1.5 Keuchel (17-8) Perez (3-5) - 34,483 9/17 147 @ TEX L 2-8 77-70 2nd 2.5 McCullers (5-6) Lewis (16-8) - 31,122 9/18 148 OAK L 3-4 77-71 2nd 2.5 Neshek (3-6) Pomeranz (5-5) Dull (1) 27,567 1,920,526 9/19 149 OAK W 10-6 78-71 2nd 2.5 Qualls (3-4) Rodriguez (4-2) - 27,044 1,947,570 9/20 150 OAK W 5-1 79-71 2nd 1.5 McHugh (17-7) Brooks (2-4) - 22,453 1,970,023 9/21 151 LAA W 6-3 80-71 2nd 1.0 Keuchel (18-8) Weaver (7-12) Gregerson (28) 25,318 1,995,341 9/22 152 LAA L 3-4 80-72 2nd 2.0 McCullers (5-7) Santiago (9-9) Street (39) 25,671 2,021,012 9/23 153 LAA L 5-6 80-73 2nd 3.0 Harris (5-5) Gott (3-2) Street (40) 25,573 2,046,585 9/25 154 TEX L 2-6 80-74 2nd 4.5 Kazmir (7-11) Ohlendorf (3-0) - 35,180 2,081,765 9/26 155 TEX W 9-7 81-74 2nd 3.5 McHugh (18-7) Gonzalez (4-6) Harris (2) 35,736 2,117,501 9/27 156 TEX W 4-2 82-74 2nd 2.5 Keuchel (19-8) Perez (3-6) Gregerson (29) 36,084 2,153,585 9/28 157 @ SEA W 3-2 83-74 2nd 1.5 McCullers (6-7) Farquhar (1-6) Gregerson (30) 13,935 9/29 158 @ SEA L 4-6 83-75 3rd 2.5 Perez (2-4) Wilhelmsen (2-2) - 15,331 9/30 159 @ SEA W 7-6 84-75 2nd 2.5 Sipp (3-4) Farquhar (1-7) Gregerson (31) 14,257 10/2 160 @ ARI W 21-5 85-75 2nd 2.0 Keuchel (20-8) De La Rosa (14-9) - 33,218 10/3 161 @ ARI W 6-2 86-75 2nd 1.0 McHugh (19-7) Hellickson (9-12) - 37,687 10/4 162 @ ARI L 3-5 86-76 2nd 2.0 Qualls (3-5) Hudson (4-3) Ziegler (30) 24,788 2015 ASTROS TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS: 9/23: Recalled IF Jon Singleton from Triple A...9/21: Recalled RHP Dan Straily from Triple A...9/17: Activated C Jason Castro from the 15-day DL...9/14: Selected IF Matt Duffy to the Major League roster from Triple A; placed RHP Scott Feldman on the 60-day DL...9/4: Activated OF George Springer from the 15-day Disabled List; recalled RHP Michael Feliz from Double A...9/2: Recalled OF Preston Tucker from Triple A...9/1: Recalled RHP Josh Fields from Double A; recalled IF Jonathan Villar from Triple A; selected LHP Joe Thatcher to the Major League roster; designated RHP Jake Buchanan for assignment...8/29: Recalled C Max Stassi from Triple A; placed C Jason Castro on the 15-day DL...8/23: Recalled RHP Lance McCullers from Double A...8/22: Optioned OF Preston Tucker to Triple A...8/20: Recalled RHP Vince Velasquez from Double A; optioned RHP Josh Fields to Double A...8/9: Activated LHP Oliver Perez...8/8: Optioned RHP Asher Wojciechowski to Triple A Fresno...8/7: Acquired LHP Oliver Perez from Arizona in exchange for LHP Junior Garcia...8/6: Optioned RHP Dan Straily to Triple A Fresno...8/5: Recalled RHP Asher Wojciechowski from Triple A Fresno; designated RHP Dan Straily for assignment...8/4: Recalled RHP Dan Straily from Triple A...8/3: Optioned RHP Lance McCullers to Double A...8/2: Activated RHP Mike Fiers...8/1: Optioned RHP Vince Velasquez to Double A...7/31: Activated OF Carlos Gomez; optioned IF Jon Singleton to Triple A Fresno...7/30: Activated IF Jed Lowrie from the DL; acquired OF Carlos Gomez, RHP Mike Fiers and slot number 76 in the 2015-16 international signing pool from Milwaukee in exchange for LHP Josh Hader, RHP Adrian Houser, OF Brett Phillips and OF Domingo Santana...7/29: Designated RHP Roberto Hernandez for assignment...7/24: Activated LHP Scott Kazmir; optioned OF L.J. Hoes to Triple A...7/23: Acquired LHP Scott Kazmir from Oakland in exchange for RHP Daniel Mengden and C Jacob Nottingham...7/21: Recalled RHP Vince Velasquez from Double A; designated LHP Joe Thatcher for assignment...7/18: Activated RHP Scott Feldman from the 15-day DL; designated OF Alex Presley for assignment...7/12: Recalled OF L.J. Hoes from Triple A...7/11: Optioned RHP Dan Straily to Triple A...7/10: Activated RHP Chad Qualls from DL; optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Triple A...7/8: Recalled LHP Brett Oberholtzer from Triple A...7/7: Optioned RHP Vince Velasquez to Double A...7/5: Reinstated OF Jake Marisnick from 15-day DL...7/4: Optioned OF Domingo Santana to Triple A...7/3: Recalled RHP Dan Straily from Triple A; placed OF George Springer on the 15-day Disabled List (retro to 7/2); selected OF Alex Presley to the Major League roster; transferred RHP Brad Peacock to the 60-day Disabled List...7/1: Optioned RHP Michael Feliz to Double A...6/28: Recalled RHP Michael Feliz from Double A...6/27: Optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Triple A...6/26: Placed RHP Chad Qualls on the 15-day Disabled List (retro to 6/25); recalled IF Jon Singleton from Triple A Fresno...6/19: Activated OF Colby Rasmus from the Bereavement List; placed OF Jake Marisnick on the 15-Day Disabled List...6/16: Recalled OF Domingo Santana from Triple A; placed OF Colby Rasmus on the Bereavement List...6/10: Recalled RHP Vince Velasquez from Double A...6/9: Optioned IF Jonathan Villar to Triple A...6/8: Selected IF Carlos Correa to the Major League roster; designated Matt Dominguez for assignment...6/7: Optioned RHP Jake Buchanan to Triple A...6/1: Activated LHP Brett Oberholtzer from the 15-Day Disabled List; optioned RHP Michael Feliz to Double A...5/29: Recalled RHP Michael Feliz from Double A; placed RHP Scott Feldman on the 15-day Disabled List (retro to 5/27)...5/18: Selected RHP Lance McCullers to the Major League roster; placed RHP Samuel Deduno on the 15-day Disabled List (retro to 5/14); transferred IF Jed Lowrie to the 60-day Disabled List...5/14: Placed LHP Brett Oberholtzer on the 15-day Disabled List; recalled RHP Jake Buchanan from Triple A...5/13: Activated OF George Springer from the 7-day concussion Disabled List; activated LHP Brett Oberholtzer from the 15-day Disabled List...5/12: Activated RHP Luke Gregerson from the Family Medical Emergency List; optioned LHP Kevin Chapman and OF Robbie Grossman to Triple A...5/11: Optioned RHP Asher Wojciechowski to Triple A...5/8: Recalled RHP Asher Wojciechowski from Triple A; placed RHP Luke Gregerson on the Family Medical Emergency List...5/7: Selected OF Preston Tucker from Triple A; designated IF Ronald Torreyes for assignment...5/6: Placed OF George Springer on the 7-day concussion Disabled List...5/1: Recalled LHP Kevin Chapman from Triple A...4/30: Optioned OF L.J. Hoes to Triple A...4/28: Recalled IF Jonathan Villar from Triple A; placed IF Jed Lowrie on the 15-day Disabled List...4/27: Recalled OF L.J. Hoes from Triple A...4/26: Optioned RHP Asher Wojciechowski to Triple A...4/24: Activated RHP Josh Fields from the 15-day Disabled List...4/22: Optioned IF Jonathan Villar to Triple A...4/17: Placed RHP Brad Peacock on the 15-day Disabled List (retro to 4/15); recalled RHP Asher Wojciechowski from Triple A...4/14: Activated RHP Brad Peacock from the 15-day Disabled List...4/13: Optioned RHP Asher Wojciechowski to Triple A...4/8: Outrighted OF Alex Presley and RHP Alex White to Triple A...4/4: Selected LHP Joe Thatcher and RHP Roberto Hernandez to the Major League roster; designated RHP Alex White for assignment.