Players who played for the Houston Astros and New York Yankees
74 players
74 players have played for both the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. Andy Pettitte spent the most seasons with the two: 3 with the Houston Astros and 15 with the New York Yankees. On a roster now: Gerrit Cole, Enyel De Los Santos, and Taylor Trammell. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | HOU | NYY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pettitte | SP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 1995–2013 · 15 seasons |
| Bob Watson | 1B | 1966–1978 · 13 seasons | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Cruz | RF | 1975–1987 · 13 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Lance Berkman | DH | 1999–2010 · 12 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Joe Niekro | RP | 1975–1984 · 10 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Roger Clemens | SP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 1999–2007 · 6 seasons |
| Gerrit Cole | SP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2020–2026 · 6 seasons |
| Marwin Gonzalez | SS | 2012–2018 · 7 seasons | 2022 · 1 season |
| Morgan Ensberg | 3B | 2000–2007 · 7 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Jim Deshaies | SP | 1985–1991 · 7 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Jim Bouton | P | 1970 · 1 season | 1962–1968 · 7 seasons |
| Chad Qualls | RP | 2004–2015 · 6 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| J.A. Happ | SP | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Jose Veras | RP | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2006–2009 · 4 seasons |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Cliff Johnson | DH | 1972–1976 · 5 seasons | 1978 · 1 season |
| Brian McCann | C | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 2004–2017 · 2 seasons | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Bobby Abreu | RF | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Russ Springer | RP | 1997–2006 · 4 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Tim Redding | RP | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Doug Drabek | SP | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Xavier Hernandez | RP | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Dave Bergman | 1B | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons | 1975–1977 · 2 seasons |
| Jim York | P | 1972–1975 · 4 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Chris Carter | 1B | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Tyler Clippard | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2007–2017 · 3 seasons |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Mark Melancon | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Russ Johnson | 1B | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Andy Stankiewicz | 2B | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons |
| Jimmy Jones | RP | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Easler | DH | 1973–1975 · 3 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Mike Fischlin | SS | 1977–1980 · 3 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Jerry Mumphrey | LF | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons |
| Larry Milbourne | 3B | 1974–1976 · 3 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Enyel De Los Santos | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Taylor Trammell | LF | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| J.D. Davis | 3B | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Erik Kratz | C | 2016 · 1 season | 2017–2020 · 2 seasons |
| David Carpenter | RP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Brandon Laird | 3B | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Cody Ransom | SS | 2007 · 1 season | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| LaTroy Hawkins | RP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Shawn Chacon | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Ron Villone | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Wayne Franklin | RP | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Dan Miceli | RP | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Charlie Hayes | 3B | 2001 · 1 season | 1992–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Juden | RP | 1991–1993 · 2 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Brian Fisher | SP | 1990 · 1 season | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons |
| Rick Rhoden | SP | 1989 · 1 season | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons |
| Dale Berra | SS | 1987 · 1 season | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons |
| Walt Williams | — | 1964 · 1 season | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Ben Gamel | RF | 2024 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Caleb Ferguson | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Asher Wojciechowski | SP | 2015 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2017 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Gregorio Petit | SS | 2014 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Raul Valdes | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Wade LeBlanc | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Ben Francisco | LF | 2012 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Steve Pearce | 1B | 2012 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Lance Pendleton | SP | 2011 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Kevin Cash | C | 2010 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Aaron Boone | 3B | 2009 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Iván Rodríguez | C | 2009 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Charles Gipson | LF | 2005 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| C.J. Nitkowski | RP | 1998 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Kenny Lofton | LF | 1991 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Ryan Thompson | LF | 1999 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Ed Herrmann | — | 1977 · 1 season | 1975 · 1 season |
| Curt Blefary | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1970 · 1 season |
| Al Cicotte | P | 1962 · 1 season | 1957 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.