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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BRO | NL | 5 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 84.0 | 96 | 44 | 24 | 33 | 4.71 | -1528.4 |
| 1956 | BRO | NL | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 89.3 | 83 | 39 | 29 | 60 | 3.93 | -649.8 |
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 8 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 96.3 | 70 | 29 | 46 | 73 | 2.71 | 449.1 |
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 44.0 | 45 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 3.48 | - |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 8 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 116.7 | 109 | 36 | 38 | 77 | 2.78 | - |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 5.00 | - |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 10 | 2 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 119.3 | 102 | 41 | 54 | 72 | 3.09 | - |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 54 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 4.24 | - |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57.3 | 63 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 3.30 | -1310.7 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 77.3 | 55 | 19 | 25 | 42 | 2.21 | -471.2 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.3 | 55 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 3.40 | 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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | PHI | NL | 60 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | PHI | P | 60 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | WS2 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |