Don Nottebart

Born: 1/23/1936 in West Newton, MA, USA

Died: 10/4/2007 in Cypress, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-07-01 | Final Game: 1969-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Donald Edward Nottebart

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Biography

Don Nottebart was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1969. Born in 1936, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time of transition and evolution in the game. Over the course of his career, Nottebart compiled a win-loss record of 36-51 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65, showcasing his ability to compete in a league that was increasingly becoming more offensive-minded. His career was highlighted by 525 strikeouts and 21 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a valuable relief option. Nottebart's playing style was characterized by a mix of skillful pitching and strategic decision-making, which allowed him to navigate through the competitive landscape of the 1960s. While his win-loss record does not fully encapsulate his contributions to his teams, his ability to strike out batters and secure saves demonstrated his effectiveness on the mound. His career unfolded during the late stages of the deadball era and into a period that would soon see the rise of power hitting, making his accomplishments all the more notable as he adapted to the shifting dynamics of the sport. After his retirement in 1969, Don Nottebart left a legacy as a steadfast competitor in a pivotal era of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	51	296	89	16	2	21	928.3	902	377	69	283	525	3.65	0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1960	ATL	NL	1	0	5	1	0	0	1	15.3	14	7	15	8	4.11	3.82 (-8%)	-
1961	ATL	NL	6	7	38	11	2	0	3	126.3	117	57	48	66	4.06	4.03 (-1%)	-
1962	ATL	NL	2	2	39	0	0	0	2	64.0	64	23	20	36	3.23	3.96 (+18%)	-
1963	HOU	NL	11	8	31	27	9	2	0	193.0	170	68	39	118	3.17	3.46 (+8%)	4552.0
1964	HOU	NL	6	11	28	24	2	0	0	157.0	165	68	37	90	3.90	3.58 (-9%)	1630.2
1965	HOU	NL	4	15	29	25	3	0	0	158.0	166	82	55	77	4.67	3.50 (-33%)	-1365.6
1966	CIN	NL	5	4	59	1	0	0	11	111.3	97	38	43	69	3.07	3.52 (+13%)	-829.9
1967	CIN	NL	0	3	47	0	0	0	4	79.3	75	17	19	48	1.93	3.30 (+42%)	1058.1
1969	NYY	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	6	3	0	5	4.50	—	-
1969	CHC	NL	1	1	16	0	0	0	0	18.0	28	14	7	8	7.00	3.61 (-94%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
296	238	14	32	0	0	0	7	0	12	80	0.134	0.176	0.134	0.310	-978.5

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .134 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1960	ATL	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	ATL	NL	38	38	4	7	1	3	9	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	ATL	NL	39	6	0	2	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	HOU	NL	31	66	6	11	3	1	19	0.167	.246 (-32%)	.308 (-42%)	.371 (-55%)	.680 (-49%)	-512.1
1964	HOU	NL	28	47	0	3	1	2	19	0.064	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	HOU	NL	29	48	2	5	2	3	18	0.104	—	—	—	—	-466.4
1966	CIN	NL	59	24	2	4	0	1	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CIN	NL	47	3	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	NYY	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHC	NL	16	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	296	89	66	209	8	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	ML1	P	5	1	2	6	0	0
1961	ML1	P	38	11	9	31	1	1
1962	ML1	P	39	0	4	17	0	3
1963	HOU	P	31	27	14	30	1	2
1964	HOU	P	28	24	14	44	3	3
1965	HOU	P	29	25	8	40	1	1
1966	CIN	P	59	1	9	20	0	1
1967	CIN	P	47	0	4	17	2	2
1969	NYA	P	4	0	1	1	0	0
1969	CHN	P	16	0	1	3	0	0