The 1971 Houston Astros season was the 10th season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 7th as the Astros, 3rd in the National League West, and 7th at The Astrodome.
The team finished tied for fourth in the National League West with a record of 79–83, 11 games behind the San Francisco Giants.
The Astros played 75 games that were decided by a one run margin, which is an all-time MLB record.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts