George Richard Piktuzis (January 3, 1932 â November 28, 1993) 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 (1950âÂÂ52; 1955âÂÂ57). 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 34âÂÂ62 (.354) record in 176 games.
George Piktuzis died in Long Beach, California, at the age of 61.