Tito Landrum
Born: 10/25/1954 in Joplin, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-07-23 | Final Game: 1988-05-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Terry Lee Landrum
Biography
Tito Landrum, born in 1954, was a versatile position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 1980 to 1988. Known for his tenacity on the field, Landrum played 607 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he recorded 248 hits, contributing to a batting average of .249. He hit 13 home runs and drove in 111 runs, demonstrating his ability to make an impact at crucial moments. Additionally, Landrum added a dynamic element to his game with 17 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and agility.
Landrum's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play that defined the late 1980s. Although not a superstar, he played a significant role as a reliable bench player and utility option for various teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, and others. His contributions to the teams he played for, often as a clutch performer, ensured that he left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 995 | 120 | 248 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 111 | 17 | 85 | 196 | 0.249 | 0.309 | 0.353 | 0.661 | -1280.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 35 | 77 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 0.247 | -156.8 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 81 | 119 | 13 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 0.261 | -124.5 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 79 | 72 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 0.278 | 115.5 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 26 | 42 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 105 | 173 | 21 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 0.272 | -116.5 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 85 | 161 | 21 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 30 | 0.280 | 312.0 |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 96 | 205 | 24 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 41 | 0.210 | -849.2 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 51 | 67 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0.239 | -218.3 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 30 | 50 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.200 | -218.3 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 13 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 49 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0.347 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NLCS | SLN | 5 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 |
| 1985 | WS | SLN | 7 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.360 |
| 1983 | WS | BAL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1983 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 488 | 207 | 605 | 20 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SLN | OF | 29 | 17 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 67 | 21 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 56 | 12 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | BAL | OF | 26 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SLN | OF | 88 | 36 | 93 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | SLN | OF | 73 | 38 | 91 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | SLN | OF | 78 | 48 | 131 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 31 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | OF | 23 | 12 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | OF | 12 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 196 |
| Center Field | 55 |
| Right Field | 278 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | $62,500 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $236,667 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $208,750 |
| Total Career Earnings | $807,917 | ||