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Lance Niekro is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Astros. He was born on January 29, 1979 in Winter Haven, Florida, United States. He is 41 years old as of 2020. Lance Niekro is a right-handed pitcher and first baseman. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut with the Giants in 2004. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2006 and then to the Houston Astros in 2007. He played for the Astros until 2009, when he was released. Lance Niekro has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned most of his wealth from his professional baseball career. He also earns money from his endorsements and sponsorships.
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| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 29 January, 1979 |
| Birthday | 29 January |
| Birthplace | Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
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Lance Niekro Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Lance Niekro height is 1.9 m and Weight 95 kg.
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| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Lance Niekro Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lance Niekro worth at the age of 44 years old? Lance Niekro’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Lance Niekro's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
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Timeline
In 2010, he was named an assistant coach at Florida Southern. On May 9, 2012, Niekro succeeded Pete Meyer as the head coach of Florida Southern Moccasins, a program that has produced the most NCAA Championships in Division II play (9).
On January 10, 2008, the Houston Astros signed Niekro to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He was released on May 2, 2008 and retired, getting a job with a telecommunications company.
On December 18, 2008, Niekro decided to make a comeback as a knuckleball pitcher and was signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract. He pitched one season in the Braves' system, appearing in 14 games for the Gulf Coast League Braves in 2009 before becoming a free agent at the end of the year.
On May 4, 2007, the Giants designated Niekro for assignment and recalled Scott Munter from Triple-A Fresno. He was later optioned to Fresno when no other team claimed him. He became a free agent after the season. Like his father and uncle, Niekro can throw a knuckleball, and was first allowed to pitch professionally for the Grizzlies in August 2007.
Following the 2005 season, Snow and the Giants parted ways. As a result, Niekro was given his shot as the everyday first baseman, but was sent back down to the minors. During the 2006 season, his replacements were Mark Sweeney, Travis Ishikawa, Chad Santos and Shea Hillenbrand.
Niekro was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft. He began his professional career as a third baseman, but moved to first base in the minor leagues due to injury. Niekro first reached the major leagues in 2003, but only had five at bats. He saw more substantial playing time in 2005, when he split time with J. T. Snow at first base and played in 113 games, finishing the season with a .252 batting average, 12 home runs, and 46 RBI in 278 at-bats.
Born in Winter Haven, Florida, Niekro graduated from George W. Jenkins High School in Lakeland, Florida, and attended Florida Southern College. While in high school, he had transitioned from being a knuckleball pitcher to a position player, playing third base at Florida Southern. In 1999 and 2000, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), and was named league MVP in 1999. He was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame in 2006.
Lance William Niekro (born January 29, 1979) is a baseball coach and former first baseman, who is the current head baseball coach of the Florida Southern Moccasins. He played college baseball at Florida Southern for coach Chuck Anderson from 1999 to 2000 and then played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 to 2007. After his playing career concluded, he served as an assistant coach at Florida Southern and then was elevated to the head coach position on May 9, 2012. He is the son of former MLB pitcher Joe Niekro and nephew of former MLB pitcher Phil Niekro.
