1958 Philadelphia Phillies Schedule & Roster Overview
The page from the 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules focuses on the Philadelphia Phillies. Managed by Mayo Smith, the team played home games at Connie Mack Stadium, which had a capacity of 33,360. The schedule lists home and away games from April to September, with opponents such as Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles, among others. Ticket prices were $2.75 for box seats, $2.00 for reserved seats, $1.50 for general admission, and $0.75 for children. The past performance section notes that the team finished 5th in 1957 with a 77-77 record. Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons were notable pitchers, with Roberts achieving a 22-14 record in 1955. Richie Ashburn, a key player, led in batting averages over several years, peaking at .338 in 1955.