The 1956 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 74th season in the history of the franchise, and the 19th season for the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.
Offseason
- October 3, 1955: Peanuts Lowrey was released by the Phillies.
- November 7, 1955: Wally Westlake was signed as a free agent by the Phillies.
- December 9, 1955: Frank Baumholtz was purchased by the Phillies from the Chicago Cubs.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- May 14, 1956: Bobby Morgan was traded by the Phillies to the St. Louis Cardinals for Solly Hemus.
- May 18, 1956: Wally Westlake was released by the Phillies.
- June 29, 1956: Art Mahaffey was signed as an amateur free agent by the Phillies.
- July 19, 1956: Bob Lipski was signed as an amateur free agent by the Phillies.
Game log
Roster
Player stats
Batting
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
Pitching
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
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Schenectady
Notes
References
- 1956 Philadelphia Phillies season at Baseball Reference
