Debut #98 Phil Roof

Phillip Anthony Roof
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 190 lb.
Born: March 5, 1941 in Paducah, KY
MLB Debut April 29, 1961 Milwaukee Braves
Final MLB Game May 30, 1977 Toronto Blue Jays
Years with the Angels: 1965

ANGELS TRANSACTIONS:
October 14, 1964: Traded by the Milwaukee Braves with Ron Piche to the California Angels for a player to be named later. The California Angels sent Dan Osinski (November 29, 1964) to the Milwaukee Braves to complete the trade.
June 15, 1965: Traded by the California Angels to the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later and cash. The Cleveland Indians sent Bubba Morton (September 15, 1965) to the California Angels to complete the trade.


ANGELS DEBUT:
Started the game behind the plate as the battery mate of Marcelino Lopez (who threw a complete game win). In his first at-bat he struck out against Mickey Lolich in the third inning and finished the day 1 for 4, and scored a run in a 4-2 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, April 19, 1965 (N) at Chavez Ravine.

ANGELS RECORD:
Phil had 22 at-bats over 9 games and hit .136 with 3 hits and a run scored. In 63 innings behind the plate he made 52 put-outs in 59 chances and committed 1 error.
Best Angels Performance: See debut game above.


OTHER INTERESTING FACTS:
- Originally signed by the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent in 1959.
- Also played for the Indians (65); Royals (66-67); A's (68-69); Brewers (70-71); Twins (71-76); White Sox (76); and Blue Jays (77).
- Brother of Gene Roof and Cousin of Eddie Haas
- He is a member of the "all construction" team, along with Frank House.
- Hit a grand slam for the Twins on Sunday, September 8, 1974 (D) at Royals Stadium
- He hit Fritz Peterson pretty well going 17 for 47, with 3 HR and a .362 AVG.