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    JoeNiekro

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      7/11/1944
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Martins Ferry, OH
    • College
      West Liberty

    Career Stats

    • SV
      16
    • ERA
      3.59
    • K
      1747
    • WHIP
      1.32
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate7/11/1944
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceMartins Ferry, OH
    Debut Year1967
    CollegeWest Liberty

    Career History

    Minnesota            Twins
    Minnesota Twins1987*-1988 (2 Seasons)
    New York             Yankees
    New York Yankees1985*-1987* (3 Seasons)
    Houston              Astros
    Houston Astros1975-1985* (11 Seasons)
    Atlanta              Braves
    Atlanta Braves1973-1974 (2 Seasons)
    Detroit              Tigers
    Detroit Tigers1970-1972 (3 Seasons)
    San Diego            Padres
    San Diego Padres1969*-1969 (1 Season)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs1967-1969* (3 Seasons)

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