Pete Naktenis Explained

Pete Naktenis
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:12 June 1914
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Washington
Death Place:Singer Island, Florida
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 13
Debutyear:1936
Debutteam:Philadelphia Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 14
Finalyear:1939
Finalteam:Cincinnati Reds
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:10.72
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:19
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Peter Ernest Naktenis (June 12, 1914 – August 1, 2007) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936) and Cincinnati Reds (1939). Listed at 6inchesft1inchesin (ftin), 185lb, Naktenis batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington.

In a two-season career, Naktenis posted a 0–1 record with 19 strikeouts and a 10.72 ERA in 10 games pitched.

An alumnus of Duke University, Naktenis died in Singer Island, Florida, at the age of 93.[1] At the time of his death, he was recognized as one of the oldest living MLB players.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter E. Naktenis . legacy.com . February 11, 2020 . August 4, 2007.