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Old 06-13-2023, 04:40 PM   #6
devildog0352
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End of June 1962

The Colt .45s went 9-19 in June, and now stand in 9th place in the NL with a record of 23-56.

Houston had the first pick in the amateur draft on June 15, and selected 3B Jim Wynn with the first overall pick. In rounds 2-5, the Colt .45s drafted CF James Strickland, C Laurence Edwards, 2B Frank Ferro, and SP Ed Barnowski. By the end of June, Houston had signed all 40 of their draft picks.

TEAM LEADERS
Batting Average-Ken Toothman .300
HRs-Bert Barth 8
RBIs-Ken Toothman 31
ERA-Pedro Ramos 5.03
Ws-Jack Baldschun 5
Ks-Pedro Ramos 63

INJURIES & TRANSACTIONS
June 23-Placed LF Al Spangler on 15 day IL (fractured finger). Called up C Hal Jones from AAA Oklahoma City.

July 1-Optioned C Hal Jones to AAA Oklahoma City. Called up C Fred White.
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