1997 Houston Astros

1997 Houston Astros / Franchise: Houston Astros / BR Team Page

Record: 84-78, Finished 1st in NL Central Division (1997 NL)

Climched Division: September 25, 1997, vs. [[[1997 Chicago Cubs| Chicago Cubs]]

Managed by Larry Dierker

Coaches: Alan Ashby, Jose Cruz, Mike Cubbage, Tom McCraw, Vern Ruhle and Bill Virdon

Ballpark: Astrodome

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Darryl Kile
• Gold Glove: Craig Biggio (2B)
• Silver Slugger Award: Jeff Bagwell (1B) and Craig Biggio (2B)

Further Reading

• Greg Rajan: "As Astros clinch another division title, here's a look back at their first 10", Houston Chronicle, Sept. 19, 2022

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NL Division Series (3-0) Braves (NLE) over Astros (NLC) NL Division Series (3-0) Marlins (WC) over Giants (NLW)

NL Championship Series (4-2) Marlins over Braves

World Series (4-3) Marlins over Indians

AL Championship Series (4-2) Indians over Orioles

AL Division Series (3-1) Orioles (ALE) over Mariners (ALW) AL Division Series (3-2) Indians (ALC) over Yankees (WC)

1997 MLB season by team