Retired
Phil Niekro
Nickname:
KnucksieBirthdate:
April 1, 1939 (33 y, 5 m, 17 d)Born In:
Blaine, MN, USANationality:
American
Position:
PBats/Throws:
R/RHeight/Weight:
6'0"/184Entry:
1963 Draft
- Round: 6, Overall: 128, Team: Scituate Rox
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Reliever of the Year | 1969 (2nd) | Victoria (PUBAAA) |
| Pitcher of the Month | Jul 1968 | Victoria (PUBAAA) |
Similar Players (RP)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Cot Deal | 996 |
| José Morales | 996 |
| Calvin Boucher | 995 |
| Charlie Bowles | 991 |
| Lloyd Merritt | 990 |
| Elmer Singleton | 989 |
| Jesse Utne | 989 |
| Preston Major | 989 |
| Kieran Smith | 988 |
| Nick Hicks | 988 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)