By Outs Above Average (OAA) last season, the Astros were a relatively subpar defensive team, edging closer to average at a cumulative negative two outs. Yes, Alex Bregman won a Gold Glove at third base, having an OAA of plus-seven outs and preventing five runs, in addition to Jake Meyers being his typical self in center field. However, as a whole, the defense was relatively weak at several positions. May I remind you about first base?
Even with numerous changes in player personnel, including the departures of Bregman and Kyle Tucker, Houston has generally played above-average defense for the first 44 games in the 2025 season.