1963 Houston Colt .45s

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Compare historical seasons

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 · Current season	66–96	26	19
1962 Houston Colt .45s	64–96	33	25

Same era: other teams in 1963

More teams from 1963

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
Hal Brown	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	3.31	Average (52) — 70 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 141.33 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.
Bob Bruce	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	3.59	Average (50) — 82 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 170.33 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.
George Brunet	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	7.11	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.
Conrad Cardinal	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	6.08	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.
Danny Coombs	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	27.00	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.
Jay Dahl	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	16.88	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.
Jim Dickson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	6.14	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	—	—	—	—	97.67	4.98	Below average (41) — 152 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 97.67 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.
Turk Farrell	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.33	3.02	Average (55) — 37 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 202.33 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 Golden	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	5.68	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.
Joe Hoerner	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	0.00	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.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	2.65	Average (59) — 13 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 2.65 over 224.00 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	—	—	—	—	36.67	5.65	Below average (43) — 141 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 36.67 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.
Don McMahon	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	4.05	Average (47) — 113 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 80.00 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 Nottebart	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.00	3.17	Average (54) — 43 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.17 over 193.00 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	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	2.61	Average (56) — 28 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 2.61 over 76.00 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.
Hal Woodeshick	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.00	1.97	Strong (62) — 4 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 1.97 over 114.00 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.
Larry Yellen	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Chris Zachary	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.00	4.89	Below average (44) — 133 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 57.00 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.
Dave Adlesh	Catchers	8,24	batting	8	0	0	.000	—	—	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.
John Bateman	Catchers	7	batting	404	85	10	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 259 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 at-bats and 10 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 Campbell	Catchers	9	batting	158	35	4	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 205 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	6	batting	5	1	0	.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.
Hal Smith	Catchers	8,9	batting	58	14	0	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Bob Aspromonte	Infielders	14	batting	468	100	8	.214	—	—	Average (45) — 259 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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.
Ernie Fazio	Infielders	11	batting	228	42	2	.184	—	—	Below average (41) — 292 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
J. C. Hartman	Infielders	18	batting	90	11	0	.122	—	—	Below average (39) — 298 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Sonny Jackson	Infielders	19	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	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 Lillis	Infielders	15	batting	469	93	1	.198	—	—	Below average (40) — 294 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	12	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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.
Pete Runnels	Infielders	3	batting	388	98	2	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 157 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Rusty Staub	Infielders	10	batting	513	115	6	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 6 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	16	batting	322	85	1	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 113 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Glenn Vaughan	Infielders	4	batting	30	5	0	.167	—	—	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.
Mike White	Infielders	16	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Brock Davis	Outfielders	29	batting	55	11	1	.200	—	—	Average (47) — 228 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Howie Goss	Outfielders	27	batting	411	86	9	.209	—	—	Below average (44) — 274 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Carroll Hardy	Outfielders	26	batting	44	10	0	.227	—	—	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.
Ivan Murrell	Outfielders	23	batting	5	1	0	.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.
John Paciorek	Outfielders	22	batting	3	3	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Aaron Pointer	Outfielders	17	batting	5	1	0	.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.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	21	batting	430	121	4	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Carl Warwick	Outfielders	20	batting	528	134	7	.209	—	—	Average (51) — 139 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 7 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	26	batting	80	18	3	.225	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Jimmy Wynn	Outfielders	18	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.

Build a lineup

Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1963 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

1. C2. 1B3. 2B4. 3B5. SS6. LF7. CF8. RF9. DH

Pitcher Game seed

Keep the seed to replay the same game; change it to play a different exhibition.

Restore a lineup file

Simulated exhibition

Choose a lineup to play an exhibition.

Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1963 Houston Colt .45s season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:29:11.783954+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.