On September 29, 1963 –On the final day of the season, John Paciorek, brother of Tom and Jim, goes 3-for-3, driving in three runs and scoring four times in his big league debut as Houston routs the Mets at Colt Stadium, 13-4. ending his big league career with a perfect 1.000 batting average. It’s also the last appearance for Jim Umbricht who gets the victory.
Due to severe back problems, the 18 year-old Colt .45’s right fielder, who also makes two outstanding defensive catches, will never again play in a big league game.