Don Landrum

Born: 2/16/1936 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

Died: 1/9/2003 in Pittsburg, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-28 | Final Game: 1966-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Leroy Landrum

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Biography

Don Landrum was an American professional baseball player born in 1936, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1966. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his career, Landrum appeared in 456 games, where he accumulated 272 hits, 12 home runs, and 75 runs batted in, while posting a batting average of .234. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 36 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Landrum made his mark primarily in the 1960s, a decade when baseball was witnessing significant changes, from player integration to the rise of power hitters. His contributions, while not always in the spotlight, were vital to the teams he played for, as he provided depth and versatility. Overall, Don Landrum's career reflects the evolution of baseball during a pivotal time, and he remains a noteworthy figure for his perseverance and adaptability in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
456	1160	151	272	36	8	12	75	36	104	200	0.234	0.307	0.310	0.617	-1863.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1957	PHI	NL	2	7	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	STL	NL	13	49	7	12	0	1	2	3	3	4	6	0.245	—	—	—	—	12.7
1961	STL	NL	28	66	5	11	2	0	1	3	1	5	14	0.167	.258 (-35%)	.328 (-31%)	.399 (-39%)	.727 (-36%)	-399.1
1962	STL	NL	32	35	11	11	0	0	0	3	2	4	2	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHC	NL	83	238	29	67	5	2	1	15	9	30	31	0.282	.257 (+9%)	.326 (+13%)	.393 (-16%)	.719 (-3%)	0.0
1963	CHC	NL	84	227	27	55	4	1	1	10	6	13	42	0.242	.246 (-2%)	.308 (-5%)	.371 (-24%)	.680 (-15%)	-564.5
1964	CHC	NL	11	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHC	NL	131	425	60	96	20	4	6	34	14	36	84	0.226	.245 (-8%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-10%)	.682 (-7%)	-526.5
1966	SFG	NL	72	102	9	19	4	0	1	7	1	9	18	0.186	.248 (-25%)	.309 (-16%)	.376 (-32%)	.685 (-25%)	-421.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	352	264	623	20	12	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	PHI	OF	2	2	9	0	0	0
1960	SLN	OF	13	13	34	1	0	0
1961	SLN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1961	SLN	OF	25	16	42	3	0	1
1962	SLN	OF	26	6	19	0	0	0
1962	CHN	OF	59	56	122	3	4	3
1963	CHN	OF	57	52	100	3	3	0
1964	CHN	OF	1	1	1	1	0	0
1965	CHN	OF	115	104	241	3	3	0
1966	SFN	OF	54	14	55	6	2	0