Career
Pecota was drafted by the Royals in the 10th round of 1981 amateur draft after playing at De Anza College College in Cupertino, California, and debuted in Kansas City in 1986. Pecota"s best season came in 1991, his final year in Kansas City, as he hit.286 and played a career-high 125 games. After the 1991 season, Pecota, along with Bret Saberhagen, was traded to the New York Mets for Kevin McReynolds, Gregg Jefferies and Keith Miller.
After one season in New York, Pecota signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves, with whom he played the final two seasons of his career.
Pecota earned approximately $2.6 million as a player. He was nicknamed I-29 Pecota by his teammates for being frequently sent to the Royals American Automobile Association Minor League team in Omaha, Nebraska, a short drive up Interstate 29 from Kansas City.
Third base: 272 games
Shortstop: 177 games
Second base: 157 games
Outfield: 33 games
First base: 28 games
Designated hitter: 14 games
Pitcher: 2 games
Catcher: 1 game.
