Bond then turned in his best Major League season as the starting first baseman for the 1964 Colt .45s, leading Houston in home runs (20) and runs batted in (85), and appearing in 148 games.
The 1964 season was a standout year for Bond as he took on the role of starting first baseman for the Houston Astros. He excelled, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 85 runs, while appearing in all 148 games.