 Landrith started the majority of the Reds' final 17 games, hitting .260 with 4 runs batted in over that span, including a four hit day against the Boston Braves on September 10 and a three hit day on the last game of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 28, both contributing to a Reds victory.Even though he played in only 16 games, Landrith was awarded the distinction of being one of only three catchers in the entire National League to not have been charged a passed ball.On January 25, 1953, Landrith signed his newest contract to play with Cincinnati for the upcoming season.