Larry Landreth

Larry Landreth was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues briefly during the late 1970s. Born in 1955, Landreth's career spanned from 1976 to 1977, a period marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era, entering a time when offensive play began to flourish. Throughout his two-season stint, he played primarily for teams in the American League, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Over the course of his career, Landreth recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.64. While he struck out 12 batters, he did not record any saves, reflecting the challenges he faced in establishing himself as a dominant force in Major League Baseball. Despite a relatively brief career, Landreth's contributions to his teams during the late 1970s remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the continuous evolution of pitching styles and strategies in professional baseball.