1971 Houston Astros Key Players: Walker, Watson, Wynn Profile
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key Astros players. Doug Rader, an infielder, had a notable 1970 with 25 homers and 87 RBIs, though his batting average was .252. Pitcher Jim Ray posted a 14-5 combined record over two seasons, recognized for his hard-throwing skills. Bob Watson’s versatility emerged after stepping in for Joe Pepitone, achieving a .272 average with 11 homers. Don Wilson, a pitcher, faced arm issues in 1970 but had a strong 1969 with 16 wins and two no-hitters against Atlanta and Cincinnati.