 Although Seminick was the definite starting catcher for the Reds, Landrith was the opening day catcher on April 13.He did not play another game until April 29, when despite going 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, he allowed a passed ball against the Brooklyn Dodgers with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning against hitter Duke Snider, scoring Carl Furillo from third base and losing the game 6–5.Landrith soon emerged as the number two catcher on the depth chart behind Seminick, splitting many starts between the two from the end of May through July.