Positions: First Baseman and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-3, 210lb (190cm, 95kg)
Born: January 29, 1979 in Winter Haven, FL us
Draft: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 13th round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft from George Jenkins HS (Lakeland, FL) and the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft from Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL).
High School: George Jenkins HS (Lakeland, FL)
School: Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL)
Debut:
September 5, 2003
(Age 24-219d,
18,367th in major league history)
vs. ARI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 2, 2007
(Age 28-093d)
vs. COL 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2005 season
Full Name: Lance Joseph Niekro
Pronunciation: \NEE-kro\
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Relatives: Nephew of Phil Niekro; Son of Joe Niekro
Career
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2007 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)