Gus Triandos

Born: 7/30/1930 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/28/2013 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-08-03 | Final Game: 1965-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

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Biography

Gus Triandos was a notable American professional baseball player born in 1930, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1953 to 1965. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Triandos competed in a total of 1,206 games, where he recorded 954 hits, 167 home runs, and 608 RBIs. His batting average stood at .244, and he showcased his speed with one stolen base throughout his career. Triandos was recognized for his talents on multiple occasions, earning four All-Star selections, which highlighted his impact on the field during the competitive era of the 1950s and early 1960s. Triandos played during a transformative time in baseball history, when the sport was experiencing growth and a shift in player dynamics. As a catcher and first baseman, he was known for his power-hitting capabilities and defensive skills, contributing to the teams he played for, including the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees. His ability to perform consistently under pressure helped him leave a lasting legacy in Major League Baseball, making him a respected figure among fans and peers alike. As a member of the mid-20th century baseball community, Triandos played a role in the evolution of the game, bridging the gap between the traditional styles of play and the emerging strategies that would define future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1206	3907	389	954	147	6	167	608	1	440	636	0.244	0.322	0.413	0.735	2474.6

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.712 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
1953	NYY	AL	18	51	5	8	2	0	1	6	0	3	9	0.157	.264 (-41%)	.335 (-39%)	.397 (-36%)	.733 (-37%)	-331.3
1954	NYY	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	BAL	AL	140	481	47	133	17	3	12	65	0	40	55	0.277	.258 (+7%)	.332 (avg)	.393 (+1%)	.726 (+1%)	53.0
1956	BAL	AL	131	452	47	126	18	1	21	88	0	48	73	0.279	.258 (+8%)	.331 (+5%)	.397 (+16%)	.728 (+11%)	1002.1
1957	BAL	AL	129	418	44	106	21	1	19	72	0	38	73	0.254	.257 (-2%)	.323 (-2%)	.391 (+14%)	.715 (+7%)	468.6
1958	BAL	AL	137	474	59	116	10	0	30	79	1	60	65	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.324 (+1%)	.394 (+16%)	.719 (+9%)	819.7
1959	BAL	AL	126	393	43	85	7	1	25	73	0	65	56	0.216	.256 (-16%)	.323 (+2%)	.392 (+10%)	.715 (+6%)	576.8
1960	BAL	AL	109	364	36	98	18	0	12	54	0	41	62	0.269	.255 (+6%)	.323 (+6%)	.387 (+8%)	.711 (+7%)	524.4
1961	BAL	AL	115	397	35	97	21	0	17	63	0	44	60	0.244	.258 (-5%)	.328 (-3%)	.399 (+7%)	.727 (+2%)	171.8
1962	BAL	AL	66	207	20	33	7	0	6	23	0	29	43	0.159	.257 (-38%)	.326 (-20%)	.393 (-29%)	.719 (-25%)	-900.8
1963	DET	AL	106	327	28	78	13	0	14	41	0	32	67	0.239	.246 (-3%)	.308 (+2%)	.371 (+9%)	.680 (+6%)	380.4
1964	PHI	NL	73	188	17	47	9	0	8	33	0	26	41	0.250	.250 (avg)	.312 (+9%)	.377 (+13%)	.690 (+11%)	382.7
1965	PHI	NL	30	82	3	14	2	0	0	4	0	9	17	0.171	.245 (-30%)	.310 (-19%)	.371 (-48%)	.682 (-34%)	-427.0
1965	HOU	NL	24	72	5	13	2	0	2	7	0	5	14	0.181	.245 (-26%)	.310 (-22%)	.371 (-22%)	.682 (-22%)	-427.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	168	144	1320	115	18	127
3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
C	992	906	5123	448	72	70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	NYA	1B	12	0	100	6	1	8
1953	NYA	C	5	0	17	1	1	0
1954	NYA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1955	BAL	1B	103	95	839	69	10	92
1955	BAL	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1955	BAL	C	36	29	127	13	3	3
1956	BAL	1B	52	48	373	39	7	27
1956	BAL	C	89	77	417	50	5	12
1957	BAL	C	120	107	580	64	5	13
1958	BAL	C	132	128	698	61	10	11
1959	BAL	C	125	115	597	63	13	5
1960	BAL	C	105	96	516	45	6	5
1961	BAL	C	114	108	642	55	8	9
1962	BAL	C	63	61	355	28	6	2
1963	DET	C	90	90	535	29	1	4
1964	PHI	1B	1	1	8	1	0	0
1964	PHI	C	64	52	371	24	6	4
1965	PHI	C	28	24	144	10	4	2
1965	HOU	C	20	19	124	5	4	0