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Mike Scott was the Cy Young winner in 1986 and was a three time All-Star.
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J.R. Richard is third on the Astros' all-time strikeout list and was an All-Star in 1980.
CORPUS CHRISTI â€" With the Astros moving to the American League next year after more than 50 seasons in the National League, the Caller-Times and caller.com are asking readers to select all-time lineups for the Astros and Rangers. Teams will be announced in October.
This week: Select five starting pitchers.
Note: Totals, accomplishments and best year are for time with the Houston franchise only
Starting Pitchers
Roger Clemens (2006-2008)
Totals: 38-18, 2.40 ERA. 505 strikeouts to 170 walks. 409 hits in 539 IP.
Accomplishments: Cy Young Award Winner in 2004. Two-time All-Star (2004, 2005). Third in Cy Young voting in 2005. Franchise’s ERA leader.
Best year: 18-4, 2.98 ERA in 2004.
Larry Dierker (1964-1976)
Totals: 137-117, 3.28 ERA. 1,487 strikeouts to 695 walks. 2,090 hits in 2294.1 IP. 106 complete games with 25 shutouts.
Accomplishments: Two-time All-Star (1969, 1971). Threw a no-hitter in 1976. Third in franchise history in victories. No. 49 is retired by the Astros.
Best year: 20-13, 2.33 ERA in 1969 with 20 complete games and four shutouts.
Mike Hampton (1994-1999, 2009)
Totals: 76-50, 3.59 ERA. 767 strikeouts to 419 walks. 1,140 hits in 1,138 IP. 13 complete games with 6 shutouts.
Accomplishments: 1999 All-Star and Cy Young runner-up.
Best year: 22-4, 2.90 ERA with two shutouts in 1999.
Pete Harnisch (1991-1994)
Totals: 45-33, 3.41 ERA. 583 strikeouts to 265 walks. 622 hits in 736 IP.
Accomplishments: 1991 All-Star.
Best year: 16-9, 2.28 ERA with four shutouts in 1993.
Bob Knepper (1981-1989)
Totals: 93-100, 3.66 ERA. 946 strikeouts to 521 walks. 1,748 hits in 1.738 IP.
Accomplishments: Two-time All-Star (1981, 1988).
Best year: 9-5, 2.18 ERA in strike-shortened 1981 season.
Darryl Kile (1991-1997)
Totals: 71-65, 3.65 ERA. 973 strikeouts to 562 walks. 1,128 hits in 1,200 IP.
Accomplishments: Two-time All-Star (1993, 1997). Fifth in Cy Young voting in 1997. Threw a no-hitter in 1993.
Best year: 19-7, 2.57 ERA in 1997.
Joe Niekro (1975-1985)
Totals: 144-166, 9 saves in 13 opportunities, 3.22 ERA. 1,178 strikeouts to 818 walks. 2,052 hits in 2,270 IP. 82 complete games, 21 shutouts.
Accomplishments: All-Star and Cy Young runner-up in 1979. Sixth in NL MVP voting in 1979. Fourth in Cy Young voting in 1980. Franchise leader in victories.
Best year: 21-11, 3.00 ERA and five shutouts in 1979.
Roy Oswalt (2001-2010)
Totals: 143-82, 3.24 ERA. 1,593 strikeouts to 446 walks. 1,865 hits in 1,932.1 IP. 19 complete games, 7 shutouts.
Accomplishments: Three-time All-Star (2005-2007). Five top-five Cy Young finishes (2001, 2002, 2004-2006). 2004 NLCS MVP. Runner-up 2001 NL Rookie of the Year. Second in club history in wins and strikeouts.
Best year: 20-12, 2.94 ERA and 4 CG in 2005.
J.R. Richard (1971-1980)
Totals: 107-71, 3.15 ERA. 1,493 strikeouts to 770 walks. 1,227 hits in 1,606 IP. 76 complete games, 19 shutouts.
Accomplishments: All-Star in 1980. Two top-four finishes in Cy Young voting (1978, 1979). Two top 20 finishes in NL MVP voting (1976, 1979). Led the league in strikeouts in 1978, 1979. Third on the franchise’s all-time strikeout list.
Best year: 18-13, 2.71 ERA with 19 CG, four shutouts and an NL-leading 313 strikeouts. (Note: Richard had a 1.90 ERA in 1980 when he suffered a stroke, which ended his career).
Nolan Ryan (1980-1988)
Totals: 106-94, 3.13 ERA. 1,866 strikeouts to 796 walks. 1,441 hits in 1,854.2 IP. 38 complete games, 13 shutouts.
Accomplishments: Hall of Famer. Two-time All-Star (1981, 1985). Two top-five Cy Young finishes (1981, 1987). Threw a no-hitter in 1981. Twice led the NL in ERA (1981, 1987). Twice led the NL in strikeouts (1987, 1988). Franchise leader in strikeouts. No. 34 is retired by the Astros.
Best year: 11-5, 1.69 ERA with five complete games and three shutouts in strike-shortened 1981 season.
Mike Scott (1983-1991)
Totals: 110-81, 3.30 ERA. 1,318 strikeouts to 505 walks. 1,444 hits in 1,704 IP. 42 complete games, 21 shutouts.
Accomplishments: Cy Young Award winner in 1986. Three-time All-Star (1986, 1987, 1989). Cy Young runner-up in 1989. Tenth in MVP voting in 1986. Threw a no-hitter in 1986. Led the league in strikeouts, ERA and shutouts in 1986. Led the NL in wins in 1989. No. 33 is retired by the club.
Best year: 18-10, with league-leading ERA (2.22), strikeouts (306) and shutouts (5) in 1986.
Don Wilson (1966-1974)
Totals: 104-92, 2 Saves in 3 opportunities, 3.15 ERA. 1,283 strikeouts to 640 walks. 1,479 hits in 1,748.1 IP. 78 complete games, 20 shutouts.
Accomplishments: 1971 All-Star. Threw two no-hitters (1967, 1969). No. 40 is retired by the Astros.
Best year: 16-10, 2.45 ERA in 1971.
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