1962 Houston Colt .45s

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Houston Astros franchise archive · Available years: 1962–2025 · 64 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1966 Houston Astros	72–90	25	20
1965 Houston Astros	65–97	25	23
1964 Houston Colt .45s	66–96	24	17
1963 Houston Colt .45s	66–96	26	19
1962 Houston Colt .45s · Current season	64–96	33	25

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
John Anderson	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	5.09	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Bruce	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	4.06	Average (51) — 78 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 175.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Brunet	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	4.50	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 54.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Cicotte	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	3.86	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Drott	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	7.62	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Turk Farrell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	241.67	3.02	Average (58) — 12 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 241.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.67	5.62	Below average (44) — 138 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.62 over 73.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Golden	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	4.07	Average (51) — 78 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 152.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	36,40	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	3.03	Average (58) — 12 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 197.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Russ Kemmerer	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	4.10	Average (50) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 68.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don McMahon	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	1.53	Strong (62) — 2 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 1.53 over 76.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Shantz	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	1.31	Average (55) — 33 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 1.31 over 20.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dean Stone	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	4.47	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 52.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Tiefenauer	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.00	4.34	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 85.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Umbricht	Pitchers	32,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.00	2.01	Average (59) — 8 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 2.01 over 67.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Witt	Pitchers	36	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hal Woodeshick	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.33	4.39	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 139.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Campbell	Catchers	9	batting	86	19	3	.221	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Merritt Ranew	Catchers	7	batting	218	51	4	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hal Smith	Catchers	8	batting	345	81	12	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 at-bats and 12 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joey Amalfitano	Infielders	11	batting	380	90	1	.237	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Aspromonte	Infielders	14	batting	534	142	11	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 123 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Pidge Browne	Infielders	27	batting	100	21	1	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Buddin	Infielders	18	batting	80	13	2	.163	—	—	Below average (43) — 288 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ernie Fazio	Infielders	19	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Gernert	Infielders	17	batting	24	5	0	.208	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy Goodman	Infielders	16	batting	161	41	0	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
J. C. Hartman	Infielders	18	batting	148	33	0	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Norm Larker	Infielders	10	batting	506	133	9	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 143 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Lillis	Infielders	15	batting	457	114	1	.249	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Johnny Temple	Infielders	26	batting	95	25	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 159 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Williams	Infielders	19	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Busby	Outfielders	4	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Cerv	Outfielders	17	batting	31	7	2	.226	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Davis	Outfielders	22	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Al Heist	Outfielders	22	batting	72	16	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Román Mejías	Outfielders	25	batting	566	162	24	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 24 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Pendleton	Outfielders	23	batting	321	79	8	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Roberts	Outfielders	24	batting	53	13	1	.245	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	21	batting	418	119	5	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Taussig	Outfielders	20,24	batting	25	5	1	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carl Warwick	Outfielders	20	batting	477	124	16	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 123 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Johnny Weekly	Outfielders	24	batting	26	5	2	.192	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1962 Houston Colt .45s season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:33:24.813635+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.