89-73 (.549)
Ballpark
Attendance
1,900,312 total
23,461 per game
23,461 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
60
Clif Wherry SS
5
112
Mark Strucher 1B-C
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Houston Astros
1979 Season Recap
The 1979 Houston Astros, managed by Bill Virdon, missed the playoffs after finishing the MLB regular season in 2nd place in the NL West with a 89-73 record.