Astros HOF Index: The Hitting Side of Things

The story of the Astros 2024 season will likely come down to the extra pieces they have recruited along the way. The roster has remained in a state of flux all season as the club has dealt with injuries, ineffectiveness, and everything in between. This has been largely successful on the pitching side of things.

We could do a deep statistical dive as I’m sure they have, but if we simply look at ERAs before and after joining the staff the results are as plain as day. There have been five or six guys between the rotation and bullpen that have either had a career renaissance or emerged for the first time due to the way this club handles pitchers. There is a secret sauce there and we have too…