John Bottarini

John Charles Bottarini

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
• Debut April 22, 1937
• Final Game September 9, 1937
• Born September 14, 1908 in Crockett, CA USA
• Died October 8, 1976 in Jemez Springs, NM USA

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Biographical Information

John Bottarini played 18 years in the minors, coming to the majors with the Chicago Cubs in 1937 and hitting pretty well (.275/.370/.425). Bottarini might have played more, but 36-year-old Gabby Hartnett had one of his best years, hitting .354 and finishing second in the MVP voting. In the minors, John played the first part of his career in the PCL, with Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He was on the 1933 San Francisco Seals with the young Joe DiMaggio and Vince DiMaggio. John spent 1939-1942 playing for Syracuse and closed out his minor league playing career in 1950. For three seasons, he was a player-manager in the minors.

John's baseball career was interrupted by World War II. He served in the Army Air Force and played service ball. After his playing days, he was an assistant coach at the University of New Mexico. He drowned in a boating accident in 1976.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1947	Clovis Pioneers	West Texas-New Mexico League	22-45	8th	none		replaced Jack Riley (19-53) on July 13
1948	Clovis Pioneers	West Texas-New Mexico League	46-61	--	none	--	replaced by Clarence Novotney (15-16) on August 8
1950	Sweetwater Swatters	Longhorn League	52-69	--	none	--	replaced by Dominic Chiola (16-15) on August 12