 He got occasional starts in August to catch for starting pitcher Mike McCormick after manager Dark thought Landrith's catching was likely a major factor in McCormick winning 15 games in 1960, but that was about all.Landrith hit .239 with just 10 RBI in 71 at-bats.1961 saw the addition of two brand new teams to the National League, the Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets.