Houston Astros
64 seasons | 5096-5040 (.503) | 2 Championships
The Houston Astros have played since 1962, a total of 64 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 5,096-5,040 (.503). They have won 2 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Houston Colt .45's and Houston Astros.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
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64 seasons on record
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The Houston Astros franchise in brief
The Houston Astros have 5096 wins and 5040 losses in 64 seasons (.503). Name by name, the club has been the Houston Colt .45's (1962-1964) and the Houston Astros (1965-2025). The first season on record, 1962, was a 64-96 year for the Houston Colt .45's; the latest, 2025, went 87-75. The championships panel lists 2017 and 2022. The latest championship came in 2022, by 4-2 in the Series. The Houston Astros reached the postseason in 18 seasons. The most recent postseason series on the page is the AL Wild Card round of 2024, a series the Houston Astros lost.
By record, the best season was 2019 (107-55) and the worst 2013 (51-111). The best team batting average came in 2017, .281, against a league average of .255; the weakest team average, .219, came in 1963. The lowest team ERA was 2.66 in 1981, and the highest 5.42 in 2000. The 2000 team scored the most runs, 938; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 279. The all-time leaders tile, ranked by games, opens with Craig Biggio (1988-2007), Jeff Bagwell (1991-2005), and Jose Altuve (2011-2025). The notable players list continues with Terry Puhl, Cesar Cedeno, and Jim Wynn. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 2025 Houston Astros.
Houston Astros: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Houston Astros won?
- The Houston Astros have won 2 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Houston Astros?
- The Houston Astros are 5,096-5,040 (.503) all-time across 64 seasons.
- When were the Houston Astros founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1962, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Houston Astros history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 2019, when the team went 107-55.
- Have the Houston Astros always played in the same city?
- No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Houston Colt .45's and Houston Astros.