P J.J. Niekro #36
Age: 27 | Bats: L | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
10/17/2025
P J.J. NIEKRO #36 - AGE: 27 - BATS: L - 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 40 40 40 40
Movement 40 40 40 40
Control 45 45 45 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 50 50
Curveball 50 50
Changeup 55 60
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 88-90 Mph
Stamina 55
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 60
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 30
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 35
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
J.J. has a placid demeanor.
High: Loyalty
Birthday:01/28/1998
Born in:Tampa, FL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:215 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:None, Free Agent
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
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+
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+
2021 Atlanta (FCL) - R 23 10 0 2 0 0 2.76 16.1 18 16 5 0 9 23 0 0 1.65 .383 2.04 0.5 140
2022 Augusta - A 24 27 27 11 7 0 5.53 141.2 148 92 87 22 64 151 0 0 1.50 .334 4.71 1.7 83
2023 Worcester - AA 25 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.000 0.00 0.0 999
2024 Worcester - AA 26 4 1 0 1 0 2.25 12.0 11 3 3 1 4 13 0 0 1.25 .323 3.49 0.1 156
Total CAR 27 27 11 7 0 5.53 141.2 148 92 87 22 64 151 0 0 1.50 .334 4.71 83.2
Total FCL 10 0 2 0 0 2.76 16.1 18 16 5 0 9 23 0 0 1.65 .383 2.04 139.5
Total SARB 5 1 0 1 0 2.25 12.0 13 3 3 1 4 13 0 0 1.42 .364 3.49 156.1
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
PLAYER HISTORY
07/23/2021 Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a free agent
06/23/2022 Injured (mild shoulder strain),day-to-day for 4 days.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 40 (50).
02/23/2023 Released by the Atlanta organization.
10/03/2023 Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Port Elizabeth River Sharks organization.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (45); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45).
03/20/2025 Released by the Port Elizabeth organization.
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