Career
He played for the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Chicago White Sox. Heath batted left-handed, threw right-handed, stood 5 feet 8 inches (173 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79 kg). During his eleven-year career (1960–1970) as a professional, he never played a full season in the Majors, but he was a solid hitter at the minor league level, batting.285 in 760 games.
As a Major Leaguer, Heath appeared in 112 games as a reserve catcher and pinch hitter.
His 47 hits included six doubles and one triple.