Fleet-footed centerfielder, Jim Landis made up for his weak bat with speed and a desire to succeed. He won Gold Gloves from 1960 thru 1964 for the 'Go Go' Chicago White Sox and was chosen for the 1962 AL All-Star Team. His best season with the bat was 1961, when he batted .283 with 22 HR's and 85 RBI's. Landis had a career batting average of only .247 but was a valuable player averaging around 65 walks per/year. He scored six runs in the six games 1959 World Series but the White Sox lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. When he retired from baseball, Landis career fielding mark was .989 in 1346 games. Jim Landis' career stats: on base pct .346, scored 625 runs with 93 HR's. Jim Landis proudly served in the US Military 1954-55. |