1984 Houston Astros season

23rd season in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros March 2026 November 2013 Houston Astros 1984 National League West The Astrodome Houston, Texas 80 82 y 2nd—tied John McMullen Al Rosen Bob Lillis KTXHHSE KRBE(Gene Elston, Dewayne Staats, Larry Dierker, Mike Elliott, Jim Durham, Larry Hirsch) The 1984 Houston Astros season was the 23rd season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 20th as the Astros, 23rd in the National League (NL), 16th in the NL West, and 20th at The Astrodome. The Astros entered the season having posted an 85–77 record, in third place and 6 games behind the division-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. On April 3, Joe Niekro made his third Opening Day start for Houston, who hosted the Montreal Expos but lost, 4–2. During the amateur draft, the Astros' first round selection was pitcher Don August, and third round selection was third baseman Ken Caminiti. Outfielder Jerry Mumphrey was selected to represent the Astros in the MLB All-Star Game and play for the National League, his lone career selection. The Astros concluded the season with an 80–82 record, tied for second place with the Atlanta Braves and 12 games behind the division-champion and NL pennant-winning San Diego Padres. Following the season, outfielder José Cruz won his second career Silver Slugger Award. Fellow outfielder Terry Puhl was recognized with the Tip O'Neill Award. Offseason February 17, 1984: J. R. Richard was signed as a free agent by the Astros.https://www.baseball-reference.com/r/richaj.01.shtml J. R. Richard stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball-Reference.com September 26, 2025 Regular season Summary April thumb|right|Silver Slugger Award winner José Cruz + Opening Day starting lineup Uniform Uniform number Player Position 19 Bill Doran Second baseman 21 Terry Puhl Right fielder 10 Dickie Thon Shortstop 25 José Cruz Left fielder 28 Jerry Mumphrey Center fielder 22 Ray Knight First baseman 29 Denny Walling Third baseman 14 Alan Ashby Catcher 36 Joe Niekro Pitcher Venue: Astrodome • Final: Montreal 4, Houston 2 Sources:https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=198404030HOU Montreal Expos (4) vs Houston Astros (2) box score Baseball Almanac April 3, 1984 September 26, 2025https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1984-uniform-numbers.shtml 1984 Houston Astros uniform numbers Baseball-Reference.com September 26, 2025 The Astros lost to the Montreal Expos, 4–2, on Opening Day. Charlie Lea outdueled Joe Niekro over seven frames each. During the top of the eighth, Andre Dawson tripled in Tim Raines. Later in the inning, Miguel Diloné scored Gary Carter for a 4–1 Expos lead.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU198404030.shtml Montreal Expos (4) vs Houston Astros (2) box score Baseball-Reference.com April 3, 1984 January 26, 2026 On the Sunday evening of April 8 at the Astrodome, shortstop Dickie Thon was struck near the left eye by a rising fastball from pitcher Mike Torrez, an incident that changed the course of Thon's career. Craig Reynolds pinch ran for Thon, and though the Astros subsequently loaded the bases, Jerry Mumphrey popped out to extinguish the threat. The New York Mets won the contest, 3–1, which clinched a series sweep for New York, their first at the Astrodome since 1966. X-rays revealed a fractured orbital bone and Thon missed the rest of the season due to the injury.https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/april-8-1984-dickie-thon-beaned-in-head-in-astros-loss-to-mets/#_edn1 Bill McCurdy April 8, 1984: Dickie Thon beaned in head in Astros' loss to Mets Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) September 20, 2018 September 26, 2025https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/dickie-thon/ Bob LeMoine Dickie Thon Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) July 15, 2025 May With 39,924 fans in attendance at Shea Stadium on May 6, the second-largest of the season thus far had presented to witness the marquee duel between nineteen-year-old phenom Dwight "Doc" Gooden, and 37-year old Nolan Ryan. In the first inning, Ryan allowed one run on two hits, but then became unstoppable, polishing off the final eight innings yielding just four singles and two walks, while fanning seven. Meanwhile, Gooden started with two scoreless innings, but the Astros pummeled him in the third inning for eight runs on six hits. Ryan chipped in the offensive surge, executing a bunt single over Gooden's head that drove in a run. The Astros defeated the Mets for the second straight contest, 10–1, as Ryan went the distance.Schwartzberg Seth https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2025/5/6/24424639/today-in-astros-history Today in Astros history - May 6 The Crawfish Boxes SB Nation May 6, 2025 October 10, 2025 Ryan also lined a double to left in the sixth inning and later scored the Astros' ninth run.Rhoden William C. https://www.nytimes.com/1984/05/07/sports/astros-rout-mets-and-gooden.html Astros rout Mets and Gooden The New York Times May 7, 1984 November 8, 2025 On May 22, a pre-game incident took place during warmups when St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird tackled Astros first baseman Enos Cabell, which exacerbated his knee injury. The two clubs exchanged words, but the Astros ultimately walked the game off in the 12th inning.Schwartzberg Seth https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2025/5/22/24435159/today-in-astros-history Today in Astros history - May 22 The Crawfish Boxes SB Nation May 22, 2025 August 12, 2025 Riding a five-hit shutout on May 26, Nolan Ryan fanned nine to regain the all-time strikeout lead from Steve Carlton, 3,758 to 3,757. Ryan (6–2) also won his fifth straight decision while having aggregated a scoreless innings streak of 27 as the Astros defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2–0. In the Astros' fifth inning, Bill Doran stroked a tripled to the right field corner off starter José DeLeón (2–2). With one out, Terry Puhl doubled, scoring Doran, and Craig Reynolds followed with single to right, which scored Puhl. The most recent date that Ryan had led Carlton was on July 26, 1983 (3,591—3,588).https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/05/26/Nolan-Ryan-hurled-a-five-hitter-and-regained-the-all-time/7793454392000/ Nolan Ryan hurled a five-hitter and regained the all-time... United Press International (UPI) May 26, 1984 November 8, 2025 Ryan was named NL Player of the Week for May 27.https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/mlb-players-of-the-week.shtml MLB Players of the Week Awards Baseball-Reference.com August 9, 2025 Over two outings—one each against St. Louis (May 21) and Pittsburgh—Ryan launched 14 shutout innings with 16 strikeouts. He issued just four walks and surrendered seven hits.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=ryanno01&t=p&year=1984 Nolan Ryan 1984 pitching game logs Baseball-Reference.com December 22, 2025 Ryan accreted a string of 27 2 3 scoreless frames, which represented the best such work during his Astros tenure.Ryan catapulted his career-longest scoreless innings streak of 34 2 3 as a member of the California Angels from August 18—September 4, 1972. lower-alpha "Ryan scoreless"https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/R/PX_ryann001.htm Top performances for Nolan Ryan Retrosheet December 22, 2025 Moreover, Ryan assembled just the fifth calendar month in the Major Leagues since 1913When earned run became an official statistic. having surrendered just one earned run over 45 or greater innings pitched, which, at the time, equaled a Major League league record.Surpassed by Orel Hershiser in September 1988 with a completely scoreless month during his record 59 scoreless innings streak. Criteria: In the regular season, from 1913 to 2025, for any choice in months, requiring earned runs ≤ 1 and innings pitched ≥ 45, sorted by lowest year.https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/baseball/split_finder.cgi?request=1&order_by_asc=1&order_by=year_game&year_min=1913&split_1=dates%3Amonth&class=player&type=p&sr_pitching_splits_output=view_pitching&ccomp%5B1%5D=gt&cval%5B1%5D=45&cstat%5B1%5D=IPouts&ccomp%5B2%5D=lt&cval%5B2%5D=1&cstat%5B2%5D=ER Player pitching split finder–baseball Stathead Sports Reference February 24, 2026 Following this superb performance, Nolan Ryan was commended as the NL Pitcher of the Month.https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/mlb-pitchers-of-the-month.shtml Major League Baseball Pitchers of the Month Baseball-Reference.com July 8, 2025 Nolan Ryan went 5–0 W–L over 6 starts, with a 0.20 earned run average (ERA), over 45 1 3 innings pitched. He surrendered three runs total, 26 hits, and 16 walks, while whiffing 50 batters. Ryan amassed three complete games with two shutouts.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=ryanno01&year=1984&t=p Nolan Ryan 1984 pitching splits Baseball-Reference.com November 8, 2025 Ryan also had been Houston's most recent recipient of the Pitcher of the Month accolade, recognized in August 1982. June During the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 1, Mike Scioscia singled in two runs off Nolan Ryan to halt his scoreless streak. Ryan lasted four innings with five hits and the two runs surrendered this time as the Dodgers eventually won, 6–2.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN198406010.shtml Houston Astros (2) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (6) box score Baseball-Reference.com June 1, 1984 November 8, 2025 During the month of June, José Cruz hit .303/.333/.443/.776, 37 hits, 24 runs scored, four doubles, five triples, one home run, 29 RBI, and four stolen bases over 30 games.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=cruzjo01&year=1984&t=b José Cruz 1984 batting splits Baseball-Reference.com November 8, 2025 This was the most RBI in a calendar month since Bob Watson produced a club-record 30 RBI in September—October 1977, and the third in team history with 29 or more, previously accomplished by Jimmy Wynn in June 1967.Criteria: In the regular season, from 1962 to 1986, playing for HOU, for any choice in months, requiring runs batted in ≥ 27, sorted by lowest year.https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/baseball/split_finder.cgi?request=1&order_by_asc=1&order_by=year_game&year_min=1962&year_max=1986&split_1=dates%3Amonth&class=player&type=b&ccomp%5B1%5D=gt&cval%5B1%5D=27&cstat%5B1%5D=RBI&team_id=HOU Player batting season & career split finder–baseball Stathead Sports Reference August 23, 2026 July For the week of June 25–July 1, José Cruz was named NL Player of the Week, during which he batted .500 (18-for-36), 10 runs scored, 8 runs batted in (RBI) and a stolen base over 8 contests. Five of the games featured three hits, and during the final game that week, July 1, Cruz went 4-for-6, capping an 11-for-19 output over a four-game set versus the Philadelphia Phillies.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=cruzjo01&t=b&year=1984 José Cruz 1984 batting game logs Baseball-Reference.com November 8, 2025 José Cruz slugged his 100th home run as a member of the Astros on July 6, off Steve Rogers of the Montreal Expos. It was Cruz' 126th career blast overall.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=cruzjo01&t=b José Cruz career home runs Baseball-Reference.com March 27, 2026 The first run to break a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth, the Astros went on to score 8, winning by 6. Joe Niekro (9–7) went the distance, allowing two runs, and produced a game score of 71.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MON/MON198407061.shtml Houston Astros (8) vs Montreal Expos (2)—Game 1 Baseball-Reference.com July 6, 1984 March 27, 2026 On July 24, Cabell, Phil Garner, and Cruz each went deep back-to-back-to-back off San Francisco Giants starter Mark Davis to cap a nine-run explosion during the fifth inning.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN198407240.shtml Houston Astros (10) vs San Francisco Giants (3) box score Baseball-Reference.com July 24, 1984 December 11, 2025 This was the first-ever instance where three Astros hitters homered consecutively.Hulsey Bob https://astrosdaily.com/history/1984/index.html 1984—season recap Astros Daily January 25, 2026 Cruz burnished an exclamation point with another blast off Bob Lacey in the seventh. Garner also doubled during the Astros' 10–3 thrashing. Nolan Ryan (8–6) tossed seven solid frames to earn the quality start and win. Cruz continued his excellent offensive performance throughout the month of July, and was rewarded as NL Player of the Month.https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/player_of_the_month_award.shtml MLB Player of the Month Award Baseball Almanac October 10, 2025 He torched National League pitching for 47 hits, 11 doubles and 22 runs scored for a slash line of .443 / .516 / .632 / 1.148. The first 25 games featured all 47 hits, during which he hit .495, prior to ending the final four games in an 0-for-14 slump. August At Wrigley Field on August 22, José Cruz ripped his third career grand slamhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=cruzjo01&t=b José Cruz career home runs Baseball-Reference.com November 15, 2025 in the second inning during which Houston exploded for seven total, on the way to a rout of the Chicago Cubs, 8–3. Earlier in the second inning, Garner had blasted his fourth home run, and also worked two bases on balls during the contest. Craig Reynolds added two hits. Nolan Ryan (11–7) went the distance, surrendering seven hits and two walks while two of the three runs were earned, and tallied 12 punchouts. The victory evened the Astros' record at 64–64.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198408220.shtml Houston Astros (8) vs Chicago Cubs (3) box score Baseball-Reference.com August 22, 1984 November 29, 2025 September On September 6, Glenn Davis swatted his first major league home run, launching an offering from Scott Garrelts in the seventh inning at Candlestick Park. This was a solo shot with Houston ahead, 13–1.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=davisgl01&t=b Glenn Davis career home runs Baseball-Reference.com November 9, 2025 Hosting the San Diego Padres on September 16, switch-hitting catcher Mark Bailey became the 13th National Leaguer—on the 19th occasion—and second Houston Astro to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game.The first was fellow catcher and teammate Alan Ashby, on September 27, 1982, also against the Padres. Kevin Bass had the subsequent achievement on August 3, 1987. lower-alpha "HR both sides of plate"https://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats20.shtml Home runs from both sides of the plate in one game Baseball Almanac December 1, 2025 Every score counted as the Astros triumphed in a 10–9 thriller. Bailey connected in the bottom of the second off Mark Thurmond (right side), and in the bottom of the sixth off Luis DeLeón (left). Going into the bottom of the eighth, San Diego led, 9–8. With Glenn Davis at bat and the bases loaded, Rich Gossage uncorked a wild pitch, on which Bill Doran raced home. Next, Davis stroked the game-winning sacrifice fly to plate Kevin Bass. Dave Smith (4–3) then hurled a clean ninth to pick up the victory.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU198409160.shtml Houston Astros (10) vs San Diego Padres (9) box score Baseball-Reference.com September 16, 1984 December 1, 2025 Performance overview The Astros concluded the season with an 80–82 record, tied with the Atlanta Braves for second place in the NL West and 12 games behind the division-champion and NL pennant-winning Padres.https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1984.shtml 1984 National League team statistics Baseball-Reference.com December 1, 2025 It was the 10th season since 1969 that the Astros won at least 80 games, and 11th in which they finished two games or fewer below the .500 line.In 1981, the Astros won 61 of a possible 110 games for a .555 winning percentage. lower-alpha "winning trends"https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/ Houston Astros team history & encyclopedia Baseball-Reference.com December 1, 2025 As a team, the Astros swatted 67 triples, tying the club record set in 1980. It was the third season within the last four in which they had hit at least 60.In 1983, the Astros aggregated 60 triples.https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/batteam.shtml Houston Astros team yearly batting stats Baseball-Reference.com January 16, 2026 Outfielder José Cruz batted .312 and drove in a career-high 95 runs batted in (RBI).https://www.mlb.com/astros/history/timeline Astros history – Timeline MLB.com August 28, 2025 He won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award to become the first Astro to win more than once.https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_ssa.shtml Silver Slugger Award Baseball Almanac October 17, 2025 Terry Puhl, a native of Saskatchewan, was recognized with the inaugural edition of the Tip O'Neill Award, voted to single out the year's best Canadian player in baseball.https://baseballhalloffame.ca/james-tip-oneill-award/ The James 'Tip' O'Neill Award Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame September 26, 2025 Cruz was also honored with an unprecedented fourth Houston Astros' team Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), extending his club record after having won for each of the 1977, 1980, and 1983 campaigns. Cruz also joined Rusty Staub, the previous record-holder, to win in successive campaigns (1966 and 1967).McTaggart Brian http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674760&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou Bourn highlights Astros' awards season December 21, 2009 MLB.com October 18, 2025 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101208131739/http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674760&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou December 8, 2010 League standings Record versus opponents National League border:1px solid #aaa HOU Notable transactions April 27, 1984: J. R. Richard was released by the Astros. May 25, 1984: Alan Bannister was traded by the Astros to the Texas Rangers for Mike Richardt.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/richami01.shtml Mike Richardt stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball Reference September 26, 2025 June 4, 1984: 1984 Major League Baseball draft: Ken Caminiti was drafted by the Astros in the 3rd round. Player signed June 9, 1984.https://www.baseball-reference.com/c/caminke01.shtml Ken Caminiti stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball Reference October 21, 2025 John Vander Wal was drafted by the Astros in the 8th round, but did not sign.https://www.baseball-reference.com/v/vandejo02.shtml John Vander Wal stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball Reference October 21, 2025 July 4, 1984: Scott Loucks was traded by the Astros to the Montreal Expos for Brad Mills.https://www.baseball-reference.com/m/millsbr02.shtml Brad Mills stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball Reference November 8, 2025 August 28, 1984: Ray Knight was traded by the Astros to the New York Mets for players to be named later. The New York Mets completed the trade by sending Gerald Young and Manuel Lee to the Astros on August 31 and Mitch Cook (minors) to the Astros on September 10.https://www.baseball-reference.com/k/knighra01.shtml Ray Knight stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball Reference November 8, 2025 Roster 1984 Houston Astros Roster Pitchers 49 Jeff Calhoun 46 Bill Dawley 11 Frank DiPino 39 Bob Knepper 51 Mike LaCoss 53 Mike Madden 36 Joe Niekro 47 Mark Ross 48 Vern Ruhle 34 Nolan Ryan 35 Joe Sambito 33 Mike Scott 45 Dave Smith 52 Julio Solano Catchers 14 Alan Ashby  6 Mark Bailey 13 Tom Wieghaus Infielders  7 Alan Bannister 23 Enos Cabell 27 Glenn Davis 19 Bill Doran  3 Phil Garner 22 Ray Knight 20 Jim Pankovits  1 Bert Peña 12 Craig Reynolds 16 Harry Spilman 10 Dickie Thon 29 Denny Walling Outfielders 17 Kevin Bass 25 José Cruz 28 Jerry Mumphrey 21 Terry Puhl 30 Tony Scott 18 Tim Tolman Other batters 30 Mike Richardt Manager  5 Bob Lillis Coaches  2 Cot Deal (Outfield/Defensive Coordinator) 43 Don Leppert 15 Denis Menke 55 Les Moss 54 Jerry Walker Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pos Player G AB H Avg. HR RBI C Mark Bailey 108 344 73 .212 9 34 1B Enos Cabell 127 436 135 .310 8 44 2B Bill Doran 147 548 143 .261 4 41 SS Craig Reynolds 146 527 137 .260 6 60 3B Phil Garner 128 374 104 .278 4 45 LF José Cruz 160 600 187 .312 12 95 CF Jerry Mumphrey 151 524 152 .290 9 83 RF Terry Puhl 132 449 135 .301 9 55 Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Player G AB H Avg. HR RBI Kevin Bass 121 331 86 .260 2 29 Ray Knight 88 278 62 .223 2 29 Denny Walling 87 249 70 .281 3 31 Alan Ashby 66 191 50 .262 4 27 Jim Pankovits 53 81 23 .284 1 14 Harry Spilman 32 72 19 .264 2 15 Glenn Davis 18 61 13 .213 2 8 Bert Peña 24 39 8 .205 1 4 Tony Scott 25 21 4 .190 0 0 Alan Bannister 9 20 4 .200 0 0 Dickie Thon 5 17 6 .353 0 1 Tim Tolman 14 17 3 .176 0 0 Mike Richardt 16 15 4 .267 0 2 Tom Wieghaus 6 10 0 .000 0 1 Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Player G IP W L ERA SO Joe Niekro 38 248.1 16 12 3.04 127 Bob Knepper 35 233.2 15 10 3.20 140 Nolan Ryan 30 183.2 12 11 3.04 197 Mike Scott 31 154.0 5 11 4.68 83 Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Player G IP W L ERA SO Mike LaCoss 39 132.0 7 5 4.02 86 Vern Ruhle 40 90.1 1 9 4.58 60 Mike Madden baseball 17 40.2 2 3 5.53 29 Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Player G W L SV ERA SO Frank DiPino 57 4 9 14 3.35 65 Bill Dawley 60 11 4 5 1.93 47 Dave Smith 53 5 4 5 2.21 45 Joe Sambito 32 0 0 0 3.02 26 Julio Solano 31 1 3 0 1.95 33 Jeff Calhoun 9 0 1 0 1.17 11 Mark Ross baseball 2 1 0 0 0.00 1 Awards and achievements Grand slams No. Number hit by this team Date Astros batter Venue Inning Pitcher Opposing team Box Box score 1 August 22 José Cruz Wrigley Field 2 Dick Ruthven Chicago Cubs 2 September 6 Craig Reynolds baseball Candlestick Park 1 Bill Laskey San Francisco Giants Awards 1984 Houston Astros award winners Name of award Recipient Ref. References Houston Astros Most Valuable Player (MVP) José Cruz MLB All-Star Game Reserve outfielder Jerry Mumphrey National League (NL) Pitcher of the Month May Nolan Ryan National League (NL) Player of the Month July José Cruz National League (NL) Player of the Week May 27 Nolan Ryan July 1 José Cruz Silver Slugger Award Outfielder José Cruz The Sporting News NL All-Star Outfielder José Cruz https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cruzjo01.shtml José Cruz stats, height, weight, position, rookie status & more Baseball-Reference.com September 13, 2025 Tip O'Neill AwardPremier season for this award. lower-alpha "Tip O'Neill" Terry Puhl Other awards results Name of award Voting recipient(s) (Team) Ref. References NL Manager of the Year 1st—Frey (CHC) • 4th—Lillis (HOU) https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_1984.shtml 1984 awards voting Baseball-Reference.com June 7, 2026 NL Most Valuable Player 1st—Sandberg (CHC) • 8th—Cruz (HOU) League leaders Batting leaders Sacrifice flies: José Cruz (10) Sacrifice hits: Craig Reynolds (16) Pitching leaders Games started: Joe Niekro (38) Minor league system Minor League Baseball AAA Tucson Toros Pacific Coast League Matt Galante AA Columbus Astros Southern League Bob Bailey and Jimmy Johnson A Daytona Beach Astros Florida State League Dave Cripe A Asheville Tourists South Atlantic League Tom Spencer A-Short Season Auburn Astros New York–Penn League Bob Hartsfield Rookie GCL Astros Gulf Coast League José Tartabull Championships South Atlantic League champions:https://www.mlb.com/milb/history/champions-by-league#sal Champions by league South Atlantic League MLB.com December 1, 2025 Asheville See also List of Major League Baseball individual streaks Notes References 2 External links 1984 Houston Astros season at Baseball Reference Texas Baseball 1984 Category:1984 Major League Baseball season Category:1984 in sports in Texas