Bill Landis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1942
Place of Birth: Hanford, California, United States
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Bill Landis
- William Henry Landis (born October 8, 1942) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
- A left-hander, he appeared in 102 games pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1963 and from 1967–1969 for the Kansas City Athletics and Boston Red Sox.
- Landis was born in Hanford, California; he was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 178 pounds (81 kg). Landis signed with the Athletics in 1961 and appeared in one game for them two years later, a late-season relief assignment against the Cleveland Indians.
- In the minor leagues, he was known for his wildness, issuing over 100 bases on balls during three of his first four seasons as a professional.
- The Red Sox selected him in the 1966 Rule 5 Draft and he pitched for them for the next three full MLB seasons.
- During his rookie campaign, the 1967 "Impossible Dream" Red Sox unexpectedly won the American League pennant.
- Still struggling with his control, Landis worked in only 18 games that year and missed the 1967 World Series due to U.S.
- Army Reserve commitments.In 1968, Landis enjoyed his finest season in the majors.
- Working in 38 games, 37 in relief, he compiled a strong 3.15 earned run average and a career-high three saves.
- He also struck out twice as many hitters (59) as he walked (30).
- In 1969, Landis was used more frequently, setting career bests in appearances (45) and innings pitched (82?1/3), but he was plagued by a sore arm and his effectiveness diminished.
- Boston shipped him to Triple-A Louisville in 1970, and Landis left baseball after a brief Triple-A trial in 1971 with the St.
- Louis Cardinals. For his MLB career, Landis posted a 9–8 record with a 4.46 ERA in 102 appearances.
- In six starts, he failed to register a complete game.
- He was credited with four saves.
- In 169?2/3 innings pitched, he allowed 154 hits and 91 bases on balls, with 135 strikeouts.
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