Gus Keriazakos
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1955)
Gus Keriazakos was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955 for the Chicago White Sox, the Washington Senators, and the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. Across 28 career appearances, he went 2-5 with a 5.62 ERA and 42 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 187 lb
- Died
- 5/4/1996 in Hilton Head, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-10-01
- Last Game
- 1955-09-23
Full name: Constantine Nicholas Keriazakos
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 19.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 59.2 | 59 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 3.77 | 3.90 (+3%) | 340.7 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 12.34 | 4.00 (-209%) | -949.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73.2 | 81 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 5.62 | — | -609 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .105 | .150 | .105 | .255 | 0 |
Career AVG .105 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.
Career OBP .150 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.
Career SLG .105 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 73.4% below league average.
Career OPS .255 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | WS1 | AL | 22 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 28 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .077 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 33.0 | 38 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 4.09 |
| Away | 16 | 40.2 | 43 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 7.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-09-23 | KC1 | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-21 | KC1 | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-19 | KC1 | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-13 | KC1 | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-09-09 | KC1 | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-26 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-18 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-06 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-08-29 | MIN | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-08-23 | MIN | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-09-23 | KC1 | CHW | — | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-09-21 | KC1 | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-19 | KC1 | DET | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-13 | KC1 | BOS | L | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 1955-09-09 | KC1 | MIN | — | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1954-09-26 | MIN | BOS | — | 0.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1954-09-18 | MIN | BOS | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-06 | MIN | PHA | L | 8.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1954-08-29 | MIN | BAL | L | 9.0 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1954-08-23 | MIN | PHA | W | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |
Gus Keriazakos: the record in brief
Gus Keriazakos played a first major league game on October 1, 1950 and a last one on September 23, 1955. Keriazakos played for the Chicago White Sox (1950), the Washington Senators (1954), and the Kansas City Athletics (1955). Keriazakos, born on July 28, 1931, in West Orange, NJ, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Keriazakos's listed size is 6-foot-3 and 187 pounds. Keriazakos died on May 4, 1996, in Hilton Head, SC, USA. The bio lists the given name Constantine Nicholas.
The pitching table credits Keriazakos with a 2-5 record and a 5.62 ERA in 28 games. Keriazakos had 42 strikeouts. Against a 4.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.62 mark was 37.6% worse. 1954 was Keriazakos's sharpest full season, a 3.77 ERA against the league's 3.90.
Every defensive appearance on record for Keriazakos, 28 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Keriazakos with 7 putouts, 8 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gus Keriazakos
- What years did Gus Keriazakos play?
- Gus Keriazakos played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955.
- Was Gus Keriazakos a pitcher?
- Yes. Gus Keriazakos pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 42 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gus Keriazakos hit?
- Gus Keriazakos hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Gus Keriazakos play for?
- Gus Keriazakos played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1950), the Washington Senators (1954), and the Kansas City Athletics (1955).
- What were Gus Keriazakos's career stats?
- In 28 games, Gus Keriazakos went 2-5 with a 5.62 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and 73.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Gus Keriazakos play?
- Gus Keriazakos played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gus Keriazakos and how much did he weigh?
- Gus Keriazakos was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Gus Keriazakos's career ERA?
- Gus Keriazakos finished with a 5.62 career ERA, going 2-5 with 42 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gus Keriazakos have?
- Gus Keriazakos recorded 42 career strikeouts.
- Is Gus Keriazakos in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gus Keriazakos has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.