Ken Landreaux
Encyclopedia
Kenneth Francis Landreaux (born December 22, 1954 in Los Angeles
, California
) is a former center fielder
in Major League Baseball
.
After graduating from Dominguez High School
in Compton, California
, Landreaux carried on his education at Arizona State University
before joining the California Angels
in . In , Landreaux left the Angels for the Minnesota Twins
where he remained until .
In 1980 Landreaux set a Minnesota record with a 31-game hitting streak
, the longest in the AL since Dom DiMaggio
's 34 in 1949. He still holds the record for most consecutive games with a hit in Minnesota Twins history
.
Landreaux was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
for three prospects (Mickey Hatcher
and two minor leaguers) in where he remained, completing his professional baseball career in . Landreaux is a cousin of former major league third baseman Enos Cabell
.
Landreaux caught the final out of the 1981 World Series
, a fly ball to center field off the bat of Bob Watson. Ken now spends his time teaching young baseballers how to play at the Urban Youth Academy in Compton,California.
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
) is a former center fielder
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
After graduating from Dominguez High School
Dominguez High School
Dominguez High School is a four-year secondary school located in Compton, California. It is part of the Compton Unified School District.The school's current principal is Rigoberto Roman...
in Compton, California
Compton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
, Landreaux carried on his education at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
before joining the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in . In , Landreaux left the Angels for the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
where he remained until .
In 1980 Landreaux set a Minnesota record with a 31-game hitting streak
Hitting streak
In baseball, a hitting streak refers to the number of consecutive official games in which a player gets at least one base hit.According to the Official Baseball Rules, such a streak is ended when a player has at least 1 plate appearance and no hits...
, the longest in the AL since Dom DiMaggio
Dom DiMaggio
Dominic Paul DiMaggio , nicknamed "The Little Professor", was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played his entire 11-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox...
's 34 in 1949. He still holds the record for most consecutive games with a hit in Minnesota Twins history
Minnesota Twins/Team records
A listing of statistical records and milestone achievements of the Minnesota Twins franchise.-Batting:-Pitching:-Individual:*Most strikeouts in a single game: Johan Santana, 17 K in 8 IP, August 19, 2007-As a Team:-Runs:-Hits:-Doubles:...
.
Landreaux was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for three prospects (Mickey Hatcher
Mickey Hatcher
Michael Vaughn Hatcher is a former Major League Baseball player and a current coach. Most notably, he was Kirk Gibson's replacement for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1988 World Series, batting .368 with two home runs and five RBI...
and two minor leaguers) in where he remained, completing his professional baseball career in . Landreaux is a cousin of former major league third baseman Enos Cabell
Enos Cabell
Enos Milton Cabell, Jr. is a former third baseman and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played 15 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, the Houston Astros, the San Francisco Giants, the Detroit Tigers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cabell is a cousin of center fielder Ken Landreaux.Cabell was...
.
Landreaux caught the final out of the 1981 World Series
1981 World Series
The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years as well as a record eleventh Series meeting overall and last Series meeting to date...
, a fly ball to center field off the bat of Bob Watson. Ken now spends his time teaching young baseballers how to play at the Urban Youth Academy in Compton,California.