Gus Triandos was an All-Star catcher for the Baltimore Orioles in the late 1950's and early '60's. From 1956-1961, Triandos averaged almost 40 extra base hits a year, averaged over 20 home runs and over 70 RBIs per/year. The 6'3", 215 pound catcher led the Orioles' team in 1958 in homers (30) and in RBIs (79) and again in 1959 in HRs (25). Triandos carried a fine .324 life-time on-base-pct and a .413 slugging pct. Triandos made his' major league debut with the New York Yankees in 1953 and was then shipped to the Orioles in a 18 player trade between the two ball clubs. Well-liked by baseball's fans and the Orioles' pitching staff, who often remarked, "He calls a great game and his' large body provides an excellent back-ground target. He's tops at relaxing us in pressure situations." Gus Trandos Career: .244 BA, 954 hits, in 1206 games, 147 doubles, 167 HRs, 608 walks, fanned only 636 times in 3907 at bats. Baseballhistorian.com |