Joe Landrum

Born: 12/13/1928 in Columbia, SC, USA

Died: 8/19/2018 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-07-13 | Final Game: 1952-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Butler Landrum

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Biography

Joe Landrum was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1950 to 1952. Born in 1928, he made his mark in the major leagues during a transitional period in baseball history, just before the sport began to experience the changes brought on by the influx of talent from the integration of African American players. Landrum played for a brief time, yet his contributions to the game reflected the dedication and challenges faced by pitchers of his era. Throughout his career, Landrum compiled a win-loss record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.64. He struck out 22 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations on the mound. Despite the brevity of his major league career, Landrum's efforts exemplified the competitive spirit of the time and the importance of every player in the development of the game. His legacy, although not marked by extensive statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	16	5	2	0	1	44.7	58	28	5	11	22	5.64	0

Career ERA 5.64 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 40.0% worse 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
1950	BRO	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	6.7	12	6	1	5	8.10	—	0.0
1952	BRO	NL	1	3	9	5	2	0	0	38.0	46	22	10	17	5.21	3.70 (-41%)	298.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 62.8% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 65.4% 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
1950	BRO	NL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BRO	NL	9	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	5	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	BRO	P	7	0	1	3	0	0
1952	BRO	P	9	0	4	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Clemson University	Clemson	SC	1946, 1947