1988 Houston Astros season

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Record 82–80 (.506) Owner(s) John McMullen Manager(s) Hal Lanier		Divisional place 5th General manager(s) Bill Wood Local television KTXHHSE

The Houston Astros' 1988 season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Houston Astros attempting to win the National League West.

Offseason

October 13, 1987: Ronn Reynolds was released by the Houston Astros.

January 8, 1988: Joaquín Andújar was signed as a free agent by the Astros.

March 10, 1988: Ernie Camacho was signed as a free agent by the Astros.

March 25, 1988: Robbie Wine was traded by the Astros to the Texas Rangers for Mike Loynd.

July 23, 1988: Mark Bailey was traded by the Astros to the Montreal Expos for Casey Candaele.

August 31, 1988: Denny Walling was traded by the Astros to the St. Louis Cardinals for Bob Forsch.

June 1, 1988: 1988 Major League Baseball Draft

Dave Silvestri was drafted by the Astros in the 2nd round. Player signed October 18, 1988.

Kenny Lofton was drafted by the Astros in the 17th round. Lofton signed on June 16, 1988.

This roster of pitchers had 8 career no-hitters with 5 (at the time) by Nolan Ryan, 2 by Bob Forsch, and 1 by Mike Scott.

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned Run Average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned Run Average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned Run Average; SO = Strikeouts

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