George Piktuzis


George Richard Piktuzis was an American professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher who appeared as a relief pitcher in two games for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. The native of Chicago batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed.
Piktuzis' professional career lasted six seasons. His MLB appearances came in April 1956 against the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Redlegs. He surrendered four earned runs and six hits, including a home run by Cincinnati's George Crowe, in five innings pitched. As a minor leaguer, he compiled a 34–62 record in 176 games.
George Piktuzis died in Long Beach, California, at the age of 61.