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Catching Hall Of Fame Pitchers
Phil Niekro's Battery Mates |
Niekro pitched for Milwaukee (NL) 1964-1965; Atlanta (NL) 1966-1983, 1987; New York (AL) 1984-1985; Cleveland (AL) 1986-1987; and Toronto (AL) 1987.
He pitched in 864 games, made 716 starts and pitched 45 shutouts.
All of Niekro's shutouts were with one catcher.
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CATCHERS WHO CAUGHT PHIL NIEKRO'S STARTS
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| Bruce Benedict |
145 |
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Joe Nolan |
14 |
| Biff Pocoroba |
92 |
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Joe Torre |
11 |
| Bob Didier |
75 |
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Hal King |
3 |
| Vic Correll |
64 |
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Andy Allanson |
2 |
| Earl Williams |
56 |
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Marty Martinez |
2 |
| Chris Bando |
51 |
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Charlie Moore |
2 |
| Butch Wynegar |
48 |
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Rick Cerone |
1 |
| Johnny Oates |
37 |
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Rick Dempsey |
1 |
| Bob Tillman |
35 |
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Mike O'Berry |
1 |
| Dale Murphy |
23 |
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Gene Oliver |
1 |
| Bob Uecker |
19 |
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Matt Sinatro |
1 |
| Paul Casanova |
17 |
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Ernie Whitt |
1 |
| Ron Hassey |
14 |
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CATCHERS WHO CAUGHT PHIL NIEKRO'S SHUTOUTS
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| Bruce Benedict |
9 |
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Johnny Oates |
2 |
| Bob Didier |
9 |
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Bob Tillman |
2 |
| Vic Correll |
5 |
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Butch Wynegar |
2 |
| Biff Pocoroba |
4 |
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Paul Casanova |
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| Joe Torre |
4 |
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Joe Nolan |
1 |
| Earl Williams |
3 |
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Bob Uecker |
1 |
| Dale Murphy |
2 |
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** Indicates
1 Shutout was a NO-HITTER
Source: Walt Wilson, Member of SABR
