Bill Landrum, baseball player, 1986-1993

Bill Landrum

Born: 8/17/1957 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-31 | Final Game: 1993-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Landrum

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Biography

Bill Landrum was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 until 1993. Born in 1957, Landrum's career spanned during a transformative era in baseball characterized by an increasing emphasis on relief pitching. Known for his reliable arm and ability to close out games, he finished his career with a record of 18-15 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.39. Over his tenure, he recorded 218 strikeouts and tallied 58 saves, showcasing his effectiveness and versatility on the mound. Landrum's playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and an ability to induce ground balls, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen. His contributions were particularly significant during the late 1980s and early 1990s when teams began to recognize the importance of specialized relief pitchers. His career reflected the evolving nature of baseball strategy, as teams increasingly relied on pitchers like Landrum to secure victories in tight games. After his retirement on June 3, 1993, Landrum left behind a legacy as a dependable reliever in a competitive era of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 15 268 2 0 0 58 361.3 360 136 18 124 218 3.39 0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 13.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1986 CIN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 13.3 23 10 4 14 6.75 3.97 (-70%) 802.7
1987 CIN NL 3 2 44 2 0 0 2 65.0 68 34 34 42 4.71 4.29 (-10%) 898.4
1988 CHC NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 12.3 19 8 3 6 5.84 3.73 (-56%) -
1989 PIT NL 2 3 56 0 0 0 26 81.0 60 15 28 51 1.67 3.71 (+55%) 1747.3
1990 PIT NL 7 3 54 0 0 0 13 71.7 69 17 21 39 2.13 3.86 (+45%) 975.8
1991 PIT NL 4 4 61 0 0 0 17 76.3 76 27 19 45 3.18 3.91 (+19%) 1563.4
1992 WSN NL 1 1 18 0 0 0 0 20.0 27 16 9 7 7.20 3.75 (-92%) -
1993 CIN NL 0 2 18 0 0 0 0 21.7 18 9 6 14 3.74 4.19 (+11%) 578.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
268 25 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.080 0.115 0.120 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 67.0% below 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
1986 CIN NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 44 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 56 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 54 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1991 PIT NL 61 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 WSN NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 NLCS PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1990 NLCS PIT 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 3.0 2 1 2 3 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1991 NLCS PIT 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 2 2 9.00
1990 NLCS PIT 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 268 2 31 45 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CIN P 10 0 0 1 0 0
1987 CIN P 44 2 3 12 0 4
1988 CHN P 7 0 2 0 0 0
1989 PIT P 56 0 8 10 0 0
1990 PIT P 54 0 11 6 0 0
1991 PIT P 61 0 4 8 0 0
1992 MON P 18 0 2 2 0 0
1993 CIN P 18 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 268

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 MON NL $950,000
1991 PIT NL $820,000
1990 PIT NL $302,500
1989 PIT NL $75,000
1988 CIN NL $75,000
1986 CIN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $2,282,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1978, 1979, 1980
Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg SC 1977