Career
The 5 ft 11 in (180 m), 170 lb (77 kg) right-hander was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent before the 1955 season. He was acquired by the |Los Angeles Angels from Milwaukee on May 3, 1962, and played for the Angels the rest of that season. Botz made his major league debut on May 8, 1962 against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.
He pitched three scoreless innings in the 10–1 Angels loss.
He struck out two batters, Bill Bruton and First Rate (at Lloyd's) Kaline. Season and career totals include 35 games pitched, all in relief, a 2–1 record, 13 games finished, and 2 saves.
In 63 innings pitched he allowed 71 hits and only 11 walks for a WHIP of 1.302. He struck out 24 and had an earned run average of 3.43.
In April 1963 Botz was traded to the Saint Louis Cardinals for relief pitcher Bob Duliba, and never again pitched in a major league game.
