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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born: November 7, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH us
Died: October 27, 2006 in Tampa, FL
Buried: Cremated
Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 7th round of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV) and the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd round of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV).
High School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)
School: West Liberty University (West Liberty, WV)
Debut:
April 16, 1967
(Age 22-160d,
12,568th in major league history)
vs. PIT 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
April 29, 1988
(Age 43-174d)
vs. BOS 3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 SO, 6 BB, 5 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1967 season
Agents: Bruce Church
Full Name: Joseph Franklin Niekro
Pronunciation: \KNEE-kro\
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Relatives: Brother of Phil Niekro; Father of Lance Niekro
Career
29.7
221
204
3.59
702
500
16
3584.1
1747
1.319
View splits adjusted to be per 162 games or 650 PAs
First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).