Houston Astros Clubhouse
Friday, 10/20/1967
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Grady Hatton
Record: 84 Wins, 78 Losses, .519 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 46 Wins, 35 Losses
Away Record: 38 Wins, 43 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 20 Wins, 14 Losses
X-Innings Record: 4 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 15 Wins, 19 Losses
Record vs RHP: 69 Wins, 59 Losses
Payroll: $58,900,001 (9th)
Fan Interest: 27/100 (15th)
Batting AVG: .279 (3rd)
Homeruns: 168 (13th)
Walks: 516 (14th)
Stolen Bases: 101 (2nd)
Runs Scored: 876 (6th)

Pitching ERA: 5.38 (20th)
Opponents AVG: .280 (19th)
HRs Allowed: 182 (T-9th)
Walks Allowed: 549 (10th)
Runs Allowed: 907 (18th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Charlie Lau63C 4/12/1933LeftRight.3330001.333 
Jerry Grote54C 10/6/1942RightRight.2713250.694 
INFIELDER           
Orlando Cepeda591B9/17/1937RightRight.3234112611.026 
Pumpsie Green992B10/27/1933BothRight.2334306.677 
Bob Saverine242B6/2/1941BothRight.246147515.720 
Bert Campaneris30SS3/9/1942RightRight.25355948.647 
Bob Johnson133B3/4/1936RightRight.30314971.755 
Phil Linz103B6/4/1939RightRight.2690130.629 
Ed Bouchee771B3/7/1933LeftLeft.3372710411.008 
OUTFIELDER           
Dick Smith50CF5/17/1939RightRight.27011721.686 
Brock Davis85CF10/19/1943LeftLeft.2938662.730 
Ron Stone75LF9/9/1942LeftLeft.316381.948 
Tommy Davis5LF3/21/1939RightRight.31423841.839 
Lee Thomas49RF2/5/1936LeftRight.2867305.858 
Bobby gene Smith67CF5/28/1934RightRight.3202210.770 
Jesus Alou45RF3/24/1942RightRight.097130.370 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Jim Ray74SP12/1/1944RightRight6.22111601.55 
Don Wilson87SP2/12/1945RightRight6.3881721.63 
Gaylord Perry87SP9/15/1938RightRight3.4627801.26 
Stan Bahnsen11SP12/15/1944RightRight8.573101.80 
Jim Roland47SP12/14/1942RightLeft5.37151301.59 
RELIEVERS           
Herman Starrette72MR11/20/1938RightRight0.000000.50 
Cal Koonce47MR11/18/1940RightRight6.272461.66 
Joe Schaffernoth39MR8/6/1937RightRight4.7145121.48 
Fred Lasher61MR8/19/1941RightRight4.231001.30 
Ron Reed51MR11/2/1942RightRight6.850001.56 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Joe ColemanOUTfull season0 daysTorn Back Muscle
Chuck DobsonOUTone week0 daysTorn Bicep Muscle
Tom HallerOUT1-2 weeks0 daysBroken Finger
Larry HaneyOUTfull season0 daysBroken Wrist
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R B. CampanerisSS
2) L B. DavisCF
3) L E. Bouchee1B
4) R T. DavisLF
5) R B. Johnson3B
6) L L. ThomasRF
7) S B. Saverine2B
8) R J. GroteC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) S B. Saverine2B
2) R B. SmithCF
3) R O. Cepeda1B
4) L E. BoucheeDH
5) R T. DavisLF
6) R B. Johnson3B
7) L B. DavisRF
8) R B. CampanerisSS
9) R J. GroteC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R B. CampanerisSS
2) R B. SmithCF
3) L E. Bouchee1B
4) R T. DavisLF
5) R B. Johnson3B
6) R J. GroteC
7) S B. Saverine2B
8) R J. AlouRF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) S B. Saverine2B
2) R B. SmithCF
3) R O. Cepeda1B
4) R T. DavisLF
5) L E. BoucheeDH
6) R B. Johnson3B
7) R J. GroteC
8) R B. CampanerisSS
9) L B. DavisRF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R G. Perry
2) L J. Roland
3) R S. Bahnsen
4) R J. Ray
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R R. Reed
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R F. Lasher
2) R J. Schaffernoth
3) R R. Reed
4) R H. Starrette
Setup Reliever
1) R C. Koonce
2)

Closer
1) R D. Wilson
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1967
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Orlando Cepeda



Date: Friday, 2/3/1967
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Jim Kaat



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1967
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Houston!

Regards,
Orlando Cepeda



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1967
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the acquisition of Orlando Cepeda are amazing.
The overall fan interest increases by by a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 2/6/1967
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Jim Kaat



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Bob Oliver
Dear Sir,
Bob Oliver isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .192, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Graig Nettles
Dear Sir,
Graig Nettles isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .148, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Pat Kelly
Dear Sir,
Pat Kelly shouldn't play at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .158 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Larry Haney
Dear Sir,
Larry Haney isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .189, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Progress of Mike Torrez
Dear Sir,
Mike Torrez is doing pretty good at A Selma Lightning!
He has an ERA of 0.89, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Bart Shirley
Dear Sir,
Bart Shirley isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .129, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1967
Subject: Status of Jimy Williams
Dear Sir,
Jimy Williams shouldn't play at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .247 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1967
Subject: Jesus Alou learns new position
Jesus Alou has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1967
Subject: Progress of Nestor Chavez
Dear Sir,
Nestor Chavez has an ERA of 0.00 at A Selma Lightning!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/31/1967
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Joe Schaffernoth



Date: Thursday, 6/8/1967
Subject: Reggie Smith learns new position
Reggie Smith has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 6/10/1967
Subject: Status of Reggie Smith
Dear Sir,
Reggie Smith shouldn't play at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .247 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1967
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 6/12/1967
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Pumpsie Green



Date: Tuesday, 6/27/1967
Subject: Progress of Mike Adamson
Dear Sir,
Mike Adamson is doing pretty good at A Selma Lightning!
He has an ERA of 3.60, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/28/1967
Subject: Status of Tom Brown
Dear Sir,
Tom Brown isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an AVG of .241, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 7/16/1967
Subject: Progress of Jim Ellis
Dear Sir,
Jim Ellis is doing pretty good at AA Tulsa Drillers!
He has an ERA of 2.42, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 7/31/1967
Subject: Bob Perry learns new position
Bob Perry has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 8/22/1967
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Lee Thomas



Date: Saturday, 8/26/1967
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 9/16/1967
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Tom Haller



Date: Monday, 10/9/1967
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Charlie Lau



Date: Monday, 10/16/1967
Subject: Mickey Lolich
Mickey Lolich is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 10/16/1967
Subject: Mickey Lolich
Mickey Lolich is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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