Ed Roebuck, baseball player, 1955-1966

Ed Roebuck

Born: 7/3/1931 in East Millsboro, PA, USA

Died: 6/14/2018 in Lakewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-18 | Final Game: 1966-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Jack Roebuck

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Biography

Ed Roebuck was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1966. Born in 1931, Roebuck began his professional career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, contributing to the team's success during a pivotal era in baseball history. He played a crucial role in the Dodgers' pitching staff, balancing both starting and relief duties. Over the course of his career, Roebuck compiled a record of 52-31, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.35. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to handle pressure, he recorded 477 strikeouts and notched 62 saves, solidifying his reputation as a reliable reliever in the game. Roebuck's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the rise of new strategies. He was an integral part of a Dodgers team that witnessed the transition from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, and his contributions helped to define the franchise's early years in California. After his playing days, Roebuck remained involved in baseball, lending his experience to the next generation of players. His legacy is remembered for both his on-field accomplishments and his influence on the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
52 31 460 1 0 0 62 791.0 753 294 90 302 477 3.35 0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 10.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1955 BRO NL 5 6 47 0 0 0 12 84.0 96 44 24 33 4.71 4.00 (-18%) -1528.4
1956 BRO NL 5 4 43 0 0 0 1 89.3 83 39 29 60 3.93 3.96 (+1%) -649.8
1957 BRO NL 8 2 44 1 0 0 8 96.3 70 29 46 73 2.71 3.83 (+29%) 449.1
1958 LAD NL 0 1 32 0 0 0 5 44.0 45 17 15 26 3.48 3.86 (+10%) -
1960 LAD NL 8 3 58 0 0 0 8 116.7 109 36 38 77 2.78 3.82 (+27%) -
1961 LAD NL 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 12 5 2 9 5.00 4.03 (-24%) -
1962 LAD NL 10 2 64 0 0 0 9 119.3 102 41 54 72 3.09 3.96 (+22%) -
1963 LAD NL 2 4 29 0 0 0 0 40.3 54 19 21 26 4.24 3.46 (-23%) -
1963 WS2 AL 2 1 26 0 0 0 4 57.3 63 21 29 25 3.30 3.46 (+5%) -1310.7
1964 WS2 AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1 2 0 9.00 — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 5 3 60 0 0 0 12 77.3 55 19 25 42 2.21 3.58 (+38%) -471.2
1965 PHI NL 5 3 44 0 0 0 3 50.3 55 19 15 29 3.40 3.50 (+3%) 540.8
1966 PHI NL 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 9 4 2 5 6.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
460 137 14 28 4 0 2 10 0 4 39 0.204 0.227 0.277 0.504 0.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1955 BRO NL 47 18 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1956 BRO NL 43 18 3 6 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1957 BRO NL 44 21 4 5 0 0 2 3 0 2 9 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1958 LAD NL 32 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1960 LAD NL 58 24 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAD NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 LAD NL 64 28 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1963 LAD NL 29 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 26 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1964 WS2 AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 60 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 44 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 PHI NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1956 WS BRO 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1955 WS BRO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 6.3 2 1 0 5 1.42

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1956 WS BRO 0 0 3 0 0 4.3 1 1 0 5 2.08
1955 WS BRO 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 460 1 52 166 14 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 BRO P 47 0 7 20 2 0
1956 BRO P 43 0 6 17 0 1
1957 BRO P 44 1 8 26 3 2
1958 LAN P 32 0 4 6 1 0
1960 LAN P 58 0 8 28 1 3
1961 LAN P 5 0 2 1 1 0
1962 LAN P 64 0 7 22 1 2
1963 LAN P 29 0 1 11 1 0
1963 WS2 P 26 0 2 13 0 0
1964 WS2 P 2 0 0 1 1 0
1964 PHI P 60 0 6 18 2 1
1965 PHI P 44 0 1 3 1 1
1966 PHI P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 460

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1962 Most Valuable Player NL 26th 2.0 280 0