Astros: How the ABC’S compare to the Killer B’s

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebratres with Carlos Correa #1 and Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebratres with Carlos Correa #1 and Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Comparing the best groups of players in Houston Astros history.

DENVER – APRIL 8: Craig Biggio #7 and Jeff Bagwell #5 of the Houston Astros watch the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2002. The Rockies won 8-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
DENVER – APRIL 8: Craig Biggio #7 and Jeff Bagwell #5 of the Houston Astros watch the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2002. The Rockies won 8-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

Well, the accolades have been awarded to Houston Astros individuals, and playoff checks are being cut. Other than the upcoming Winter Meetings there isn’t a whole lot going on in baseball right now. This leaves a man to ponder (while metabolizing my turkey and stuffing), just how well the current Astros players compare to the past. We will look at Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, and George Springer (ABC’S). Then we will compare them to the legends Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Lance Berkman (Killer B’s).

The B’s that I’ve selected were Astros for their entire careers. With the minor exception of Berkman who ended up being traded in his twilight years. Let’s look at the numbers.

ABC’S:

Jose Altuve

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Alex Bregman

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

 

Carlos Correa

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 29: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 29: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

 

George Springer

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /