It involved the Houston Astros finishing in ninth place in the National League with a record of 65–97, 32 games behind the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
The move resulted from objections by the Colt Firearms Company to the club's sales of novelties bearing the old nickname.
[citation needed] Despite the trademark issues, the "Astros" nickname matched the futuristic ambiance of the revolutionary domed stadium.
Rookie Joe Morgan set club marks for at-bats, runs, hits and triples.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; Avg.