Pete Naktenis

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 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m), 185 pounds (84 kg), Naktenis batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington.

Pete Naktenis
Pitcher
Born: (1914-06-12)June 12, 1914
Aberdeen, Washington
Died: August 1, 2007(2007-08-01) (aged 93)
Singer Island, Florida
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 13, 1936, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
May 14, 1939, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average10.72
Strikeouts19
Teams

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.

References

  1. "Peter E. Naktenis". legacy.com. August 4, 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2020.


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