Ken Landreaux, baseball player, 1977-1987

Ken Landreaux

Born: 12/22/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-11 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Francis Landreaux

Biography

Ken Landreaux, born in 1954, was a talented position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 1977 to 1987. Over the course of 1,264 games, Landreaux showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and an adept base runner. He recorded 1,099 hits, hit 91 home runs, and drove in 479 runs, all while maintaining a batting average of .268. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his 145 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Landreaux's career was marked by his All-Star selection, which recognized his contributions to the teams he played for during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. Known for his solid hitting and versatility in the outfield, he was a key player for franchises such as the California Angels and the Minnesota Twins. His ability to perform in crucial moments and his consistent play made him a respected figure in the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1970s and 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1264 4101 522 1099 180 45 91 479 145 299 421 0.268 0.317 0.400 0.718 -234.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 68 6 15 6 0 0 4 5 9 0.221

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 NLCS LAN 5 18 4 7 3 0 0 2 1 1 0.389
1983 NLCS LAN 4 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.143
1981 NWDIV LAN 5 20 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.200
1981 WS LAN 5 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.167
1981 NLCS LAN 5 10 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1138 982 2206 57 44 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 199
Center Field 857
Right Field 105
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 LAN NL $737,500
1986 LAN NL $637,500
1985 LAN NL $537,500
Total Career Earnings $1,912,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1974, 1975, 1976