Bots Nekola, baseball player, 1929-1933

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

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

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

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