Ed Roebuck
From BR Bullpen
Edward Jack Roebuck
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Ed Roebuck had an eleven year career as a relief pitcher from 1955-66.
Roebuck signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 and came up at age 23 with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers who won the 1955 World Series. Roebuck appeared in 47 games in relief during the regular season, getting 12 saves, and pitched two innings in relief during the Series.
In 1956 he again appeared frequently in relief, and again pitched in the 1956 World Series. Roebuck stayed with the Dodgers through the end of July 1963, although an injury kept him from playing in 1959, another World Series year for the Dodgers.
Roebuck's best years with the Dodgers were probably 1957, when he went 8-2 with 8 saves and a 2.71 ERA, and 1962, when he went 10-2 with 9 saves and a 3.09 ERA.
Roebuck spent parts of two seasons with the Washington Senators (where he was managed by former teammate Gil Hodges), before going to the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies where he had a terrific partial season. He appeared in 60 games, getting 12 saves, with an ERA of 2.21. The Phillies, who had been in rebuilding mode, managed to win 92 games that year, which was also notable as Dick Allen's rookie season.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955
