Gus Keriazakos

Gus Keriazakos was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1955. Born in 1931, Keriazakos began his career during a transformative era in baseball, shortly after World War II and amid the excitement of the early stages of integration in the sport. Over the course of his five-year career, he compiled a win-loss record of 2-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62. Despite not being a dominant force on the mound, Keriazakos contributed to his teams with a total of 42 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats during his appearances. While Keriazakos may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league reflected the broader dynamics of pitching in the 1950s, a time when the game was transitioning towards a more offensive style. His career, though brief, marked a period of growth and change in Major League Baseball, where players like him played crucial roles in the teams they were a part of, often paving the way for future generations of athletes. After retiring from professional baseball on September 23, 1955, Keriazakos left behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the game during a pivotal time in its history.