Aaron Pointer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1967)
Aaron Pointer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1967 for the Houston Astros, a span of 5 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .208 with 21 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1963-09-22
- Last Game
- 1967-10-01
Full name: Aaron Elton Pointer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 101 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 33 | .208 | .333 | .317 | .650 | -159 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 11 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .346 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 27 | 70 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 26 | .157 | .242 (-35%) | .306 (-5%) | .357 (-28%) | .663 (-17%) | -159.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 101 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 33 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -159 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 50 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 8 | .220 |
| Away | 18 | 51 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 7 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-10-01 | HOU | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-30 | HOU | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967-09-29 | HOU | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-27 | HOU | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-22 | HOU | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967-09-20 | HOU | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967-09-19 | HOU | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-09-11 | HOU | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-10 | HOU | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-10 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 1960 |
Aaron Pointer: the record in brief
September 22, 1963 and October 1, 1967 bracket Aaron Pointer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Pointer's seasons break down as the Houston Colt .45's (1963) and the Houston Astros (1966 through 1967). Pointer is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. The bio says Pointer batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is April 19, 1942, in Little Rock, AR, USA. Pointer's full given name, per the bio, is Aaron Elton Pointer.
Pointer collected 21 hits in 101 at bats across 40 games, good for a .208 batting average, plus 2 homers and 15 runs batted in. Pointer got on base at a .333 rate and slugged .317 (.650 OPS). Pointer's .208 average ran 15.4% below the .246 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 11, in 1967. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .157 in 1967, did not top the league's .242.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Pointer
- What years did Aaron Pointer play?
- Aaron Pointer played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1967.
- Was Aaron Pointer a pitcher?
- No. Aaron Pointer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Aaron Pointer hit?
- Aaron Pointer hit 2 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Aaron Pointer play for?
- Aaron Pointer played for one team, the Houston Astros (1963, 1966–1967).
- What were Aaron Pointer's career stats?
- In 40 games, Aaron Pointer had 21 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 11 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did Aaron Pointer play?
- Aaron Pointer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Aaron Pointer and how much did he weigh?
- Aaron Pointer was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Aaron Pointer hit each season?
- Aaron Pointer's home runs by season: 0 in 1963, 1 in 1966, and 1 in 1967. His most in one season was 1, in 1966 and 1967.
- What was Aaron Pointer's career batting average?
- Aaron Pointer batted .208 over his career, with 21 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Aaron Pointer have?
- Aaron Pointer drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Aaron Pointer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Aaron Pointer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.