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 | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .249 | ||
| Home runs | 13 | ||
| Runs batted in | 111 | ||
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Terry Lee Landrum, often called Tito, is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an Outfielder from 1980 to 1988. He was born on October 25, 1954.
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Tito Landrum's Baseball Journey
Tito Landrum was born in Joplin, Missouri. He went to Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Playing for the Orioles
Landrum joined the Baltimore Orioles on August 31, 1983. This was the very last day a player could join a team for the postseason. He became a big hero for the Orioles that year.
In the final game of the 1983 American League Championship Series, Landrum hit a game-winning Home run. This helped the Orioles win the series. His teammate, John Lowenstein, even joked about not knowing Landrum's first name because he was such a new and unexpected star.
Postseason Heroics
Landrum 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 named Vince Coleman.
During these important games, Landrum's batting average was over .300. He even hit a home run in Game 4 of the World Series.
Career Stats and Skills
Over his 9 seasons, Landrum played in 607 games. His career batting average was .249. He hit 13 Home runs and had 111 Runs Batted In (RBI).
Even though his hitting numbers were average, Landrum was an excellent Outfielder. He had a very high fielding percentage of .992. This means he made very few errors, only 5 in 634 chances.
Landrum was especially good in the postseason. In 19 playoff games, he had a .347 batting average. He scored 7 runs, hit 2 home runs, and had 6 RBI.
Other Leagues
After playing in MLB, Landrum also played in other baseball leagues. 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 with 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. In 1998, he became a physical therapist and opened a practice in New York City. He also worked as a hitting coach for the NYU Baseball team.
