Ken Landreaux

Born: 12/22/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-11 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Francis Landreaux

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Biography

Ken Landreaux, born in 1954, was a talented position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 1977 to 1987. Over the course of 1,264 games, Landreaux showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and an adept base runner. He recorded 1,099 hits, hit 91 home runs, and drove in 479 runs, all while maintaining a batting average of .268. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his 145 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Landreaux's career was marked by his All-Star selection, which recognized his contributions to the teams he played for during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. Known for his solid hitting and versatility in the outfield, he was a key player for franchises such as the California Angels and the Minnesota Twins. His ability to perform in crucial moments and his consistent play made him a respected figure in the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1970s and 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1264	4101	522	1099	180	45	91	479	145	299	421	0.268	0.317	0.400	0.718	-234.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1977	LAA	AL	23	76	6	19	5	1	0	5	1	5	15	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.329 (-10%)	.401 (-15%)	.730 (-13%)	-167.8
1978	LAA	AL	93	260	37	58	7	5	5	23	7	20	20	0.223	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-9%)	.702 (-10%)	-517.9
1979	MIN	AL	151	564	81	172	27	5	15	83	10	37	57	0.305	.265 (+15%)	.329 (+5%)	.397 (+13%)	.727 (+10%)	1007.9
1980	MIN	AL	129	484	56	136	23	11	7	62	8	39	42	0.281	.264 (+6%)	.326 (+2%)	.387 (+8%)	.714 (+5%)	390.4
1981	LAD	NL	99	390	48	98	16	4	7	41	18	25	42	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-1%)	.688 (-4%)	-319.3
1982	LAD	NL	129	461	71	131	23	7	7	50	31	39	54	0.284	.261 (+9%)	.324 (+5%)	.388 (+5%)	.712 (+5%)	444.7
1983	LAD	NL	141	481	63	135	25	3	17	66	30	34	52	0.281	.260 (+8%)	.324 (+1%)	.389 (+16%)	.714 (+9%)	739.5
1984	LAD	NL	134	438	39	110	11	5	11	47	10	29	35	0.251	.259 (-3%)	.322 (-9%)	.384 (-3%)	.707 (-5%)	-563.7
1985	LAD	NL	147	482	70	129	26	2	12	50	15	33	37	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.323 (-4%)	.390 (+3%)	.714 (avg)	-123.2
1986	LAD	NL	103	283	34	74	13	2	4	29	10	22	39	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.325 (-4%)	.395 (-8%)	.720 (-6%)	-364.5
1987	LAD	NL	115	182	17	37	4	0	6	23	5	16	28	0.203	.262 (-23%)	.331 (-19%)	.415 (-22%)	.746 (-21%)	-760.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
24	68	6	15	6	0	0	4	5	9	0.221

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1985	NLCS	LAN	5	18	4	7	3	2	1	1	0.389
1983	NLCS	LAN	4	14	0	2	0	1	1	3	0.143
1981	NLCS	LAN	5	10	0	1	1	0	3	2	0.100
1981	NWDIV	LAN	5	20	1	4	1	1	0	1	0.200
1981	WS	LAN	5	6	1	1	1	0	0	2	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1138	982	2206	57	44	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	CAL	OF	22	21	59	5	2	2
1978	CAL	OF	83	57	138	6	2	0
1979	MIN	OF	147	139	292	10	6	1
1980	MIN	OF	120	117	231	8	6	0
1981	LAN	OF	95	94	210	4	0	0
1982	LAN	OF	117	111	281	3	4	1
1983	LAN	OF	137	125	299	4	3	1
1984	LAN	OF	129	107	212	3	3	2
1985	LAN	OF	140	115	267	4	7	1
1986	LAN	OF	85	62	145	5	7	0
1987	LAN	OF	63	34	72	5	4	3