Retiring a number is the highest honor the Houston Astros can bestow, a way of saying that a player's contributions were so extraordinary that no one should ever wear that jersey again. These are the players who built the soul of this franchise.
#5 - Jeff Bagwell (retired August 26 2007) (Hall of Fame)
Jeff Bagwell spent his entire career in an Astros uniform, becoming one of the most feared sluggers of his generation. He retired with 449 home runs and 1,529 RBI as an Astro, numbers that tell only part of the story of a first baseman who combined elite power with a genuine love for Houston. When the Astros hung No. 5 in the rafters, they honored a player who embodied everything this organization stood for.
Career: 2,150 G · .297 AVG · 449 HR · 1,529 RBI · 2,314 H
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#7 - Craig Biggio (retired August 17 2008) (Hall of Fame)
Craig Biggio played 2,850 games as an Astro, a staggering commitment to one city and one team that is almost unheard of in modern baseball. He collected 3,060 hits in an Astros uniform and was equally remarkable for his versatility, excelling as a catcher, second baseman, and outfielder across his long career. No. 7 belongs to him forever, a permanent tribute to the heartbeat of Houston baseball for two decades.
Career: 2,850 G · .281 AVG · 291 HR · 1,175 RBI · 3,060 H
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#34 - Nolan Ryan (retired September 29 1996) (Hall of Fame)
Nolan Ryan pitched for the Astros during some of the most electric years in franchise history, and his 5,714 career strikeouts remain the all-time record in Major League Baseball. He brought a sense of pure, hard-throwing electricity to the Astrodome and gave Houston fans memories they still talk about today. Retiring No. 34 was the organization's way of honoring a legend whose presence helped put Astros baseball on the national map.
Career: 324-292 · 3.19 ERA · 5,714 K · 5,386 IP
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The Complete List of Houston Astros Retired Numbers
Every number the Houston Astros have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Jeff Bagwell (Hall of Fame) | 2007 | 2,150 G · .297 AVG · 449 HR · 1,529 RBI · 2,314 H |
| #7 | Craig Biggio (Hall of Fame) | 2008 | 2,850 G · .281 AVG · 291 HR · 1,175 RBI · 3,060 H |
| #13 | Billy Wagner (Hall of Fame) | 2025 | 47-40 · 422 SV · 2.31 ERA · 1,196 K · 903 IP |
| #24 | Jimmy Wynn | 2005 | — |
| #25 | José Cruz | 1992 | — |
| #32 | Jim Umbricht | 1965 | 9-5 · 3.06 ERA · 133 K · 194 IP |
| #33 | Mike Scott | 1992 | 124-108 · 3.54 ERA · 1,469 K · 2,068 IP |
| #34 | Nolan Ryan (Hall of Fame) | 1996 | 324-292 · 3.19 ERA · 5,714 K · 5,386 IP |
| #40 | Don Wilson | 1975 | 104-92 · 3.15 ERA · 1,283 K · 1,748 IP |
| #42 | Jackie Robinson (Hall of Fame) | 1997 | 1,382 G · .311 AVG · 137 HR · 734 RBI · 1,518 H |
| #49 | Larry Dierker | 2002 | 139-123 · 3.31 ERA · 1,493 K · 2,333 IP |
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