1962 Houston Colt .45s

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1962 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with 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.