1963 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
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.

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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: 1963 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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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.