Johannes Jacobus "Kodgee" Kotze (7 August 1879 – 7 July 1931) was a cricketer from Cape Colony who played in three Test matches from 1902 to 1907.[1][2] He was considered one of the fastest bowlers of his period.

Johannes Kotze
Kotze pictured in about 1905
Personal information
Born7 August 1879
Hopefield, Cape Colony
Died7 July 1931 (aged 51)
Rondebosch, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
International information
National side
Test debut18 October 1902 v Australia
Last Test1 July 1907 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 3 72
Runs scored 2 688
Batting average 0.40 8.59
100s/50s 0/0 0/1
Top score 2 60
Balls bowled 413 12,480
Wickets 6 348
Bowling average 40.50 17.86
5 wickets in innings 0 30
10 wickets in match 0 9
Best bowling 3/64 8/18
Catches/stumpings 3/– 31/–
Source: Cricinfo, 14 November 2022

References

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  1. ^ "Johannes Kotze". cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Johannes Kotze". espncricinfo.com. Retrieved 7 November 2017.