The 1963 Washington Senators season involved the Senators finishing tenth in the American League (in last place) with a record of 56 wins and 106 losses.
Offseason
- October 5, 1962: Paul Casanova was signed as a free agent by the Senators.
- November 26, 1962: 1962 first-year draft
- Lou Piniella was drafted by the Senators from the Cleveland Indians.
- Brant Alyea was drafted by the Senators from the Cincinnati Reds.
- Prior to 1963 season: Lou Klimchock was acquired by the Senators from the Milwaukee Braves.
Regular season
- September 2, 1963: Ed Hobaugh hit a home run in the last at bat of his career.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- April 2, 1963: Minnie Miñoso was purchased by the Senators from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- May 6, 1963: Lou Klimchock was returned by the Senators to the Milwaukee Braves.
- May 8, 1963: Hobie Landrith was purchased by the Senators from the Baltimore Orioles.
- May 23, 1963: Jimmy Piersall was traded by the Senators to the New York Mets for Gil Hodges.
- June 24, 1963: Don Zimmer was purchased by the Senators from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Awards and honors
All-Star Game
- Don Leppert, reserve
Farm system
References
External links
- 1963 Washington Senators team page at Baseball Reference
- 1963 Washington Senators team page at www.baseball-almanac.com
