Tito Landrum facts for kids
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Tito Landrum at 25th Anniversary of Orioles' 1983 World Series Championship
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 25, 1954 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
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| July 24, 1980, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| May 9, 1988, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| Batting average | .249 | ||
| Home runs | 13 | ||
| Runs batted in | 111 | ||
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Terry Lee Landrum, known as Tito Landrum, is a former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1988. He was known for his amazing plays in important postseason games.
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About Tito Landrum
Tito Landrum was born on October 25, 1954, in Joplin, Missouri. He grew up and went to Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tito's MLB Career Highlights
Tito Landrum joined the Baltimore Orioles on August 31, 1983. This was just in time for him to be part of their postseason team. He became a big hero for the Orioles that year.
Becoming a Postseason Hero
In Game 4 of the 1983 American League Championship Series, Tito hit a game-winning home run. This helped the Orioles win the series! He was such an unexpected star that his teammate, John Lowenstein, even joked he wasn't sure of Tito's first name.
Tito also played very well in the postseason for the St. Louis Cardinals. This happened in the 1985 National League Championship Series and the 1985 World Series. He filled in for an injured player, Vince Coleman. Tito hit really well, with a batting average over .300 in those important games. He even hit a home run in Game 4 of the World Series.
Tito's Baseball Skills
During his nine seasons in MLB, Tito Landrum played in 607 games. He had a career batting average of .249, with 13 home runs and 111 runs batted in (RBI). While his hitting was good, he was especially known as an excellent outfielder. This means he was great at catching balls hit into the outfield. He made very few errors, showing how skilled he was at fielding.
Tito was an even stronger hitter when it mattered most, in the postseason. In 19 playoff games, he had a fantastic .347 batting average. He also scored 7 runs, hit 2 home runs, and had 6 RBI in those big games.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in Major League Baseball, Tito Landrum continued to play. He played for the West Palm Beach Tropics and the St. Petersburg Pelicans. These teams were part of the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989 and 1990. He also played in the Mexican League for the Charros de Jalisco in 1991.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, Tito Landrum went to New York University. He earned a degree in physical therapy. By 1998, he became a physical therapist and had his own practice in New York City. He also used his baseball knowledge to help others, working as a hitting coach for the NYU Baseball team.
