P Joe Niekro #36
Age: 54 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
02/24/1999
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P JOE NIEKRO #36 - AGE: 54 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 55 54 57 55
Movement 46 43 49 46
Control 47 43 50 47
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Circle Change 83 83
Knuckle Curve 61 61
Knuckleball 79 79
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 95-97 Mph
Stamina 81
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 31
Defense 42
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 4
Stealing Ability: 5
Baserunning Inst.: 3
Sacrifice Bunt: 90
Bunt for Hit: 19
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Teammates feel Niekro could show more restraint when speaking to the press.
Personality Class: Outspoken
Low: Work Ethic
Birthday:11/07/1944
Born in:Martins Ferry, OH
Nationality:American
Height:6' 1"
Weight:195 lbs
Local Popularity:Insignificant
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:RETIRED
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:16 Years, 161 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:17 Years, 72 Days
Pro Service:19 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1980 San Diego - PBL 35 30 23 4 12 0 4.73 146.2 161 91 77 10 86 73 3 1 1.68 .303 4.74 -0.0 79
1981 Montreal - PBL 36 30 13 8 5 1 3.76 139.0 150 72 58 10 54 45 2 0 1.47 .281 4.19 0.3 95
1982 Montreal - PBL 37 36 36 11 15 0 5.45 224.2 262 145 136 13 83 87 2 0 1.54 .315 4.50 2.8 81
1983 Cleveland - PBL 38 12 6 3 1 0 3.38 53.1 55 22 20 5 16 26 0 0 1.33 .286 4.25 0.3 115
1984 Kansas City - PBL 39 12 12 3 6 0 4.56 81.0 81 51 41 14 47 69 1 1 1.58 .284 5.39 -0.2 88
Total PBL 120 90 29 39 1 4.63 644.2 709 381 332 52 286 300 8 2 1.54 .299 4.58 3.1 87
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1983 Franklinton - AAA 38 9 7 5 1 0 3.96 52.1 48 24 23 3 18 39 2 1 1.26 .281 4.23 0.7 110
1986 Virginia Beach - AAA 41 30 30 10 13 0 3.84 204.0 187 95 87 15 67 114 10 2 1.25 .263 4.47 2.2 111
Total BBL 39 37 15 14 0 3.86 256.1 235 119 110 18 85 153 12 3 1.25 .266 4.42 110.5
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1980 San Diego - MLB P 30 23 10 24 2 36 2 .944 146.2 2.09 -0.1 1.001
1981 Montreal - MLB P 29 13 10 29 3 41 2 .951 139.0 2.53 -0.5 .962
1982 Montreal - MLB P 36 36 14 40 0 55 1 .982 224.2 2.16 +0.8 1.064
1983 Cleveland - MLB P 12 6 4 10 0 14 0 1.000 53.1 2.36 +0.1 1.029
1984 Kansas City - MLB P 12 12 3 11 1 16 2 .875 81.0 1.56 -0.6 .866
TOTAL P 119 90 41 114 6 162 7 .957 644.2 2.16 -0.3 1.000
PLAYER HISTORY
03/03/1980 Drafted in the 1980 inaugural draft by the San Diego Padres (Round 8, Pick 12, 96th overall pick).
04/10/1980 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Red Devils with 3 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
11/05/1980 Released by the San Diego Padres.
01/01/1981 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 48 (48); Movement: 63 (63); Control: 64 (64).
01/06/1981 Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $19,571 with the Montreal Chiwawas organization.
05/29/1981 Injured (Sore elbow), day-to-day for 3 weeks.
06/11/1981 Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 2 weeks.
01/01/1982 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 52 (52); Movement: 66 (66); Control: 55 (57).
11/20/1982 Became a free agent.
12/15/1982 Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $10,000 with the Cleveland Steamers organization.
01/01/1983 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 49 (49); Movement: 65 (65); Control: 53 (57).
06/24/1983 Released by the Cleveland Steamers.
07/01/1983 Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Franklinton Typhoon organization.
08/07/1983 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Staten Island Ducks with 9 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
09/05/1983 Wins the 1983 Bad Boyz League Round 2 with the Franklinton Typhoon!
01/01/1984 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 49 (49); Movement: 55 (58); Control: 43 (58).
05/01/1984 Pitches a NO-HITTER against the Houston Black Aces with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
07/11/1984 Released by the Kansas City Monarchs.
11/06/1984 Retired from professional baseball.
02/17/1986 Returned from retirement.
02/27/1986 Signed a minor league contract with the Boston Pilgrims organization.
04/23/1986 Injured (Mild calf strain), day-to-day for 1 day.
05/04/1986 Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 3 days.
05/20/1986 Injured (Shoulder inflammation), out for 5-6 weeks.
07/27/1986 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Sherwood Owls with 8 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
08/02/1986 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Franklinton Typhoon with 2 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
08/07/1986 Injured (Mild shoulder inflammation), day-to-day for one week.
09/08/1986 Retired from professional baseball.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year GS Rank
1982 36 1
Year W Rank
1982 11 10
Year L Rank
1980 12 7
1982 15 3
Year IP Rank
1982 224.2 6
Year BF Rank
1982 986 7
Year BB Rank
1980 86 5
1982 83 5
Year WP Rank
1980 7 6
1982 7 8
Year HR/9 Rank
1982 0.52 2
Year QS Rank
1982 16 7
Year SHO Rank
1980 1 9
Year GB% Rank
1982 0.52 7
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