Nuckle Ball
You might be thinking of Joe Niekro. Niekro was caught on the mound at Anaheim Stadium on August 3rd, 1987, with an emery board and a piece of sandpaper in his pockets. Niekro was pitching for the Twins, who at the time were tied 2-2 with the Angels. Niekro was removed from the game and replaced by Dan Schatzeder. Niekro received a ten-game suspension for his actions. The Twins won the game 11-3.
Lance Niekro played in just one game at designated hitter for the San Francisco Giants in 2005 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).
In 1987, Phil Niekro played for multiple teams. In total he played in 26 games, batting in 1 of them. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 22 games for the Cleveland Blues, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 3 games for the Toronto Blue Jays, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 1 game for the Atlanta Braves. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times.
Phil Niekro played in 41 games at pitcher for the Milwaukee Braves in 1965, starting in 1 of them. He played for a total of 224 outs, equivalent to 8.3 9-inning games. He made 6 putouts, had 17 assists, and committed one error, equivalent to .121 errors per 9-inning game. He had 2 double plays.
Yes, two in one game?
Nuckle Ball
You might be thinking of Joe Niekro. Niekro was caught on the mound at Anaheim Stadium on August 3rd, 1987, with an emery board and a piece of sandpaper in his pockets. Niekro was pitching for the Twins, who at the time were tied 2-2 with the Angels. Niekro was removed from the game and replaced by Dan Schatzeder. Niekro received a ten-game suspension for his actions. The Twins won the game 11-3.
Lance Niekro played in just one game at designated hitter for the San Francisco Giants in 2005 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).
In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 1 game for the Atlanta Braves. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times.
In 1987, Phil Niekro played for multiple teams. In total he played in 26 games, batting in 1 of them. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 22 games for the Cleveland Blues, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 3 games for the Toronto Blue Jays, batting in 0 of them. He had at bats. In 1987, Phil Niekro played in 1 game for the Atlanta Braves. He had 1 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times.
Phil Niekro played in just one game at pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in 1987 and started. He played for a total of 9 outs, equivalent to .33 9-inning games. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
Until last night (10/19/11) the answer was Arthur Rhodes...now I believe it is Phil Niekro.
A Phil Niekro Game worn jersey in general could sell in the $1,000. -$3,000. price range if accompanied by the proper paperwork and provenance. The absence of acceptable documentation linking the jersey to Phil Niekro will bring a much lower price, and will have to be identified by the proper tagging, and company shipping records. The jersey would need to be authenticated by a reputable company like MEARS. The quality of provenance accompanying the game used Jersey will dictate the bulk of the value. Provenance is the documentation of the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item. the provenance must come from a verifiable source. For example, a letter that comes from a source like a player, team executive, family member could have great impact while jerseys that originate from a particular collection or comes with letters from a spectator may not be given much weight, if any. The last jersey Phil Niekro wore during his last game would have significant historic value, and sell for more money, but will have to be accompanied by strong documentation tracing the chain of custody from Phil Niekro to the present owner. Even if the jersey has all the proper tagging, and characteristics, without the proper provenance it would just be a game worn jersey. In a 2007 auction a 1979 Phil Niekro Game-Worn Braves Road Jersey sold for $3,172. The jersey had a Wilson ('79-85 era) size 44 label with a '79 year swatch in the tail.
Phil Niekro played in 10 games at pitcher for the Milwaukee Braves in 1964, starting in none of them. He played for a total of 45 outs, equivalent to 1.67 9-inning games. He made no putouts, had 2 assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per 9-inning game. He had one double play.
Yes they can no matter the pitch count.
Phil Niekro played in 41 games at pitcher for the Milwaukee Braves in 1965, starting in 1 of them. He played for a total of 224 outs, equivalent to 8.3 9-inning games. He made 6 putouts, had 17 assists, and committed one error, equivalent to .121 errors per 9-inning game. He had 2 double plays.