Bots Nekola
Born: 12/10/1906 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 3/11/1987 in Rockville Centre, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-07-19 | Final Game: 1933-04-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Francis Joseph Nekola
Biography
Bots Nekola was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933. As a position player, he had a brief but noteworthy career that saw him appear in 11 games. During his time in the league, Nekola recorded 2 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.5. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his presence on the field during the late 1920s and early 1930s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game.
While Nekola's career statistics may not reflect the accomplishments of some of his contemporaries, his experience in the majors exemplifies the journey of many players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport. The time he spent on the diamond serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that countless athletes brought to the game, even if they did not achieve widespread recognition.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 5.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 4.34 | - |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 1.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NYA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1928, 1929 |