1955 Philadelphia Phillies season

The 1955 Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. It was the first season for Phillies' manager Mayo Smith. Prior to the season, the Phillies were seen to have strong pitching with ace Robin Roberts but did not have power hitters to match pennant favorites Brooklyn, New York, or Milwaukee, behind whom the Phillies finished in fourth place with a record of 77–77.

Offseason
Prior to the 1955 season, the Phillies purchased the 50 ft Ballantine Beer electronic scoreboard from Yankee Stadium for $175,000 from the Yankees. It was placed in right-center field at Connie Mack Stadium. This scoreboard was used through the final year at the ballpark.

Spring training
In March 1955, the Phillies began spring training play at Clearwater's Jack Russell Stadium. The stadium was dedicated on March 10, 1955. Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick, National League president Warren Giles, American League president Will Harridge, Clearwater mayor Herbert M. Brown, and other city dignitaries were in attendance. The Phillies played their first game at the stadium on the day of the dedication. Robin Roberts started for the Phillies against the Detroit Tigers. The Phillies won 4–2 on a two-run double by Willie Jones before 4,209 attendees.

Notable transactions

 * February 11, 1955: Peanuts Lowrey was signed as a free agent by the Phillies.
 * February 19, 1955: Jimmie Coker was signed as an amateur free agent by the Phillies.
 * Prior to 1955 season: Ed Bouchee was purchased by the Phillies from the Spokane Indians.

Notable transactions

 * April 30, 1955: Smoky Burgess, Stan Palys and Steve Ridzik were traded by the Phillies to the Cincinnati Redlegs for Andy Seminick, Glen Gorbous, and Jim Greengrass.

Game log

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 * undefinedThe second game on April 24 was suspended (Sunday curfew ) in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score 2–0 and was completed June 28, 1955.
 * undefinedThe second game on May 1 was suspended (Sunday curfew ) in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score 2–4 and was completed May 2, 1955.
 * undefinedThe second game on May 29 was suspended (Sunday curfew ) in the bottom of the seventh inning with the score 3–8 and was completed July 8, 1955.
 * undefinedThe second game on June 5 was suspended (Sunday curfew ) in the bottom of the seventh inning with the score 4–0 and was completed June 6, 1955.
 * undefinedThe second game on July 17 was suspended (Sunday curfew ) in the bottom of the sixth inning with the score 4–5 and was completed July 18, 1955.

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''

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
 * Del Ennis, starter, outfield
 * Robin Roberts, starter, pitcher
 * Stan Lopata, reserve