Houston Astros Baseball

2007 vs 2008 Batting Order

2007 BA/OBP
1)Biggio .251/.285
2)Pence .322/.360
3)Berkman .278/.386
4)Lee .303/.354
5)Scott/Ensberg/Lamb .259/.347
6)Lane, Wiggy/Loretta .259/.326
7)Everett/Brutlett .239/.314
8)Ausmus/Q/Munson .232/.304
9)P
Team BA/OBP minus P. (.267)/(.335)
Avg Runs Per Game/ 4.46


2008
1)Castillo .301/.362
2)Pence .322/.360
3)Berkman .278/.386
4)Lee .303/.354
5)Hunter .287/.334
6)Wiggy .284/.342
7)Towles .301/.389*
8)Everett .239/.290
9)P

Team BA/OBP minus P. (.289)/(.352)
Avg Runs Per Game/ 4.97 **

*Indicates Minor League numbers
** Based on Lineup Musings For given Batting Order

Given the obvious increase in offense, a leadoff batter with an
OBP second highest instead of second lowest, a set lineup from
day 1, and much better defense up the middle, with a good showing
from our pitching staff the Astros look to be a formidable
opposition in 2008. This is all assuming that Ed signs Castillo and Hunter.
Also, keep in mind we won't have to deal with an injured JJ,
Sampson, and worse then normal Woody.
One can also assume that with this lineups increased speed and Cecil's aggressive baserunning philosophy, we can add up to 15-25 more SB's than last year. Let's all hope Ed can pull this off. So far, he has my confidence.

Same pitching analysis to come soon.

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